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Location : Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-24-00131
Department: PLANNING AND ZONING
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Manages the operations of the Zoning Enforcement Division of the Planning and Zoning Department. Serves as the Town's Zoning Enforcement Officer with the authority conferred by Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 124.
Reports to the Director of Planning and Zoning/ Town Planner/Zoning Enforcement Coordinator.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline; plus three (3) years of enforcement experience related to land use or construction, as well as two (2) years of supervisory experience.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT:
Must obtain certification from the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO) as soon as practicable, but no later than two years from date of appointment.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of State of Connecticut General Statutes related to Land Use and Zoning as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of design of buildings, landscape and site planning, erosion control, drainage, and roadway design.
Demonstrated knowledge of architectural or construction drafting and land surveying.
Proven skills in Microsoft Office and industry-related software applications such as ArcGIS or other computerized land use programs.
Proven ability to effectively interpret and apply Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create effective reports and presentations.
Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, officials and the public.
Demonstrated supervisory skills.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job Description
Department: Planning & Zoning
Division: Zoning Enforcement/Board of Appeals
Bargaining Status: LIUNA
Salary Range: B
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Code: 3843
Last Amended: Nov 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews all building permit applications, site plans, subdivision plans, and surveys of new buildings, additions and alterations to insure compliance with Building Zone Regulations, and Planning and Zoning (P&Z) requirements.
Submits reports to Planning and Zoning Commission as part of interdepartmental approval process.
Issues zoning permits.
Serves as Town's flood Plain Manager and implements the Town's local floodplain regulations to ensure the Town meets the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards as well as locally-imposed higher standards.
Supervises the Zoning Inspectors in the review of building permit applications, investigations, and processing of zoning violations.
Inspects new construction sites to ensure compliance with approved plans, Building Zone Regulations and Planning and Zoning requirements.
Investigates alleged zoning violations and determines compliance with or violation of applicable zoning regulations; refers violations to Law Department.
Testifies in court as needed.
Coordinates the applications submitted to the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA) and performs field inspections to determine compliance with PZBA requirements.
Supports the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals by preparing calendars, agendas, applications, decisions, legal notices and appeals.
Provides consultation and guidance tomembers of the public, attorneys, architects, planners and engineers concerning the Building Zoning Regulations.
Assists in preparing the fiscal budget for Zoning Enforcement Division and the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Performs other related work as required.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:
02
Please identify the focus of your degree?
03
If you stated closely related field, please explain:
04
How many years of professional experience do you possess in enforcement related to land use or construction?
05
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
06
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
07
Please summarize your supervisory experience (How many subordinates, and what are their job titles?).
08
Do you possess certification through the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO)?
09
Please summarize your experience working with Zoning Permits:
Required Question
Location : Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-24-00131
Department: PLANNING AND ZONING
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Manages the operations of the Zoning Enforcement Division of the Planning and Zoning Department. Serves as the Town's Zoning Enforcement Officer with the authority conferred by Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 124.
Reports to the Director of Planning and Zoning/ Town Planner/Zoning Enforcement Coordinator.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline; plus three (3) years of enforcement experience related to land use or construction, as well as two (2) years of supervisory experience.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT:
Must obtain certification from the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO) as soon as practicable, but no later than two years from date of appointment.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of State of Connecticut General Statutes related to Land Use and Zoning as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of design of buildings, landscape and site planning, erosion control, drainage, and roadway design.
Demonstrated knowledge of architectural or construction drafting and land surveying.
Proven skills in Microsoft Office and industry-related software applications such as ArcGIS or other computerized land use programs.
Proven ability to effectively interpret and apply Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create effective reports and presentations.
Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, officials and the public.
Demonstrated supervisory skills.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job Description
Department: Planning & Zoning
Division: Zoning Enforcement/Board of Appeals
Bargaining Status: LIUNA
Salary Range: B
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Code: 3843
Last Amended: Nov 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews all building permit applications, site plans, subdivision plans, and surveys of new buildings, additions and alterations to insure compliance with Building Zone Regulations, and Planning and Zoning (P&Z) requirements.
Submits reports to Planning and Zoning Commission as part of interdepartmental approval process.
Issues zoning permits.
Serves as Town's flood Plain Manager and implements the Town's local floodplain regulations to ensure the Town meets the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards as well as locally-imposed higher standards.
Supervises the Zoning Inspectors in the review of building permit applications, investigations, and processing of zoning violations.
Inspects new construction sites to ensure compliance with approved plans, Building Zone Regulations and Planning and Zoning requirements.
Investigates alleged zoning violations and determines compliance with or violation of applicable zoning regulations; refers violations to Law Department.
Testifies in court as needed.
Coordinates the applications submitted to the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA) and performs field inspections to determine compliance with PZBA requirements.
Supports the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals by preparing calendars, agendas, applications, decisions, legal notices and appeals.
Provides consultation and guidance tomembers of the public, attorneys, architects, planners and engineers concerning the Building Zoning Regulations.
Assists in preparing the fiscal budget for Zoning Enforcement Division and the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Performs other related work as required.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:
- High School
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02
Please identify the focus of your degree?
- Planning
- Public Administration
- Engineering
- Closely related field
- Not applicable
03
If you stated closely related field, please explain:
04
How many years of professional experience do you possess in enforcement related to land use or construction?
- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 or more years
05
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
06
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
- Less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
07
Please summarize your supervisory experience (How many subordinates, and what are their job titles?).
08
Do you possess certification through the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO)?
- Yes
- No
09
Please summarize your experience working with Zoning Permits:
Required Question
