Zoning Enforcement Officer

Zoning Enforcement Officer
The Town of Windsor introduces a great opportunity for a part-time Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) to work in a team-based environment enforcing the Town of Windsor Zoning Regulations (regulations). Connecticut's first town is strategically located on the beautiful Farmington and Connecticut Rivers between Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts and is home to over 29,000 residents and a wide array of local and corporate businesses.
The Town of Windsor is an organization made up of diverse individuals who are committed to providing quality service through integrity, responsiveness, innovation, passion and partnership. The Windsor Building Department has a staff of five who work within a larger comprehensive Development Services Team that is dedicated to the safe, balanced conservation and development of the town. This position is for approximately 29 hours a week with a salary range of $24 to $29 hourly depending on qualifications and experience. Work hours are scheduled generally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday but may require after-hours inspections and attendance at monthly Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meetings, as needed.
The ZEO is primarily responsible for interpreting and enforcing the regulations and providing administrative and technical assistance to the ZBA. The ZEO investigates observed and reported violations of the regulations, interprets whether they are actual violations, enforces the regulations when necessary to correct the violation, and defends appeals of enforcement actions before the ZBA.
Our Ideal Candidate will:

• Be team-spirited, motivated, organized, and customer service oriented
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse customers and coworkers

Minimum Requirements:

• Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO) Certification required or in the process of obtaining.
• H.S. diploma or GED equivalent plus three years of experience with construction, inspection and/ or code/regulatory enforcement involving public contact or any combination of training and/or that provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Internet browsers and other programs as needed
• Ability to work safely and independently
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Successful completion of the Town of Windsor's pre-employment background check and drug screen - includes marijuana testing

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate with others in person, on the telephone, and by mail or e-mail. The employee must have mobility sufficient to travel to various locations and perform inspections outdoors; must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel and crouch; to occasionally climb and use a ladder. Must be able to enter information into the computer and maintain manual records. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus in order to inspect, see signs and read written instructions.
To apply:Visit https://townofwindsorct.com/human-resources/vacancies/ and attach a resume and cover letter by Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA.