City of Reading Seeking a Zoning Administrator

Job Position

 

Zoning Administrator

Description 

 

The Zoning Administrator is responsible for all activities related to land use laws in the areas of Zoning Administration and enforcement.

Typical job duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Reviews applications for Zoning Permit and approves or denies in accordance
    with the Zoning Ordinance.
  • Acts on complaints received and violations observed. Requests or orders
    compliance verbally and/or in writing. Prepares case and arranges for
    prosecution of violators before District Justice.
  • Appears before the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Boards, the Reading
    Redevelopment Authority, and the Historic Preservation Review Board to present
    plans.
  • Provide and interpret information on federally-designated and -regulated flood
    boundaries (i.e. the National Flood Insurance Program’s rate maps).
  • Attends, coordinates, and participates in day and evening community meetings,
    public hearings and other official meetings and events as required.
  • Performs official program administration including approval of all written reports,
    applications, official forms, and documents.
  • Assists preparation of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for review by the
    Planning Commission.
  • Ensure all planning, zoning and economic development activities are conducted
    in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations.
  • Administers the planning, zoning, historic preservation, business development
    and economic development of the City of Reading.
  • Assures accountability of subordinate staff for program performance and
    supervises the work of subordinates.
  • Maintain statistical data for reports relative to zoning matters.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field.
  • Applicants with a minimum of 6 years experience in urban planning, zoning, or real estate, will be considered.
  • Knowledge of the PA Municipalities Planning Code.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

How to Apply 

 

Qualified, interested candidates must submit an application and current resume at online