Zoning Officer

Warwick Township, in the heart of Bucks County, is seeking a Zoning Officer that will be responsible for uniformly administering and enforcing the Zoning Ordinance as well as the Floodplain Management Ordinance.

The Zoning Officer is the administrator and enforcer of the Township’s zoning ordinance. Duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing zoning permits, zoning hearing board applications, conducting and issuing plan reviews in a timely manner, working closely with Township consultants for on-going projects, facilitation and attendance of Zoning Hearing Board monthly meetings and as-needed, responsible for the administration of the Township’s Land Preservation Program. Other duties will include receiving, investigating, acting on, and responding to resident complaints concerning potential code violations. The ideal candidate will possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, will be familiar with permit software programing and Microsoft applications, have strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to interact effectively, and with a friendly demeanor, with residents, contractors, and the general public.

Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree required in the field of Planning , Geography, Public Administration, or another related field. Experience working in municipal administration planning or related professional field desirable. Extensive use of all common computer software programs and must be willing to learn new programs. Geographic Information Systems experience preferred and requirement to learn after hire. Possess Certified Zoning Officer credential from PAAZO or similar organization.

The pay range for this full-time 40-hour per week position is $50,000 – $65,000 per year with a competitive benefits package.

Please send a completed job application and resume to Kari Cunningham, Human Resources Administrator, at kcunningham@warwickbucks.gov by noon on Friday, May 12th, 2023. Employment applications can be found at https://warwick-bucks.com/employment-opportunities/. Warwick Township will only accept electronically submitted job applications and resumes. The successful candidate will have to pass a background examination and drug test. Warwick Township is an equal opportunity employer.