posted on July 25th, 2025
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Job Position
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Planning and Zoning Assistant
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Description
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Assists the Director of Community Development in the planning for community development and in the administration of the Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Code. The Planning and Zoning Assistant works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development.
Work is performed during regularly scheduled hours and may involve additional hours as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review Zoning Approvals related to building permit applications.
- Research and prepare draft of studies in relation to long-range plans, community development programs and land development regulations.
- Draft staff reports for the Director of the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, Building and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board and Board of Commissioners regarding applications for development.
- Draft routine ordinances and resolutions.
- Review applications for subdivision, land development, conditional use, planned development or variances for conformity with Code requirements, the Comprehensive Plan and other factors and recommend approval or denial.
- Make field investigations and collect pertinent data.
- Make presentations to the Planning Commission for Zoning Hearing Board.
- Discuss Code requirements with developers and their engineer.
- Assist in administration of land use regulations.
- Prepare maps and analyze data using Geographical Information Systems.
- Assist Director of Community Development and Chief Inspector as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles, practices, purposes, scope, and techniques of community planning.
- Knowledge of statistical and research methods and sources relating to community planning.
- Knowledge of court cases and legal precedents and decisions relating to planning and zoning.
- General knowledge of Geographical Information Systems and ArcGIS.
- Ability to perform multi-dimensional tasks with accuracy critical to the success of the program.
- Ability to read and interpret site plans, maps, and surveys.
- Ability to prepare cases for enforcement action.
- Ability to use personal computer for word processing, database management and spreadsheets.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
- Ability to plan, organize and complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion.
- Ability to organize and maintain records and files.
- Ability to analyze and prepare complex reports.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with Township employees, elected officials, other agencies, and the public.
- Ability to operate the tools and equipment listed below.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality where necessary.
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Requirements
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- Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning (preferred); or Geography and one year experience in Planning or a related field; or master’s degree in planning. Knowledge of and experience with Geographical Information Systems is required; AICP is desired.
- Must possess a valid and current Pennsylvania State Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within thirty days.
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How to Apply
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Apply online
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