Certified Building & Zoning Official (PA)

Scientific Search; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search seeks a Building Code Official / Certified Zoning Officer for Mechanicsburg, PA to lead building-code and zoning administration while helping residents, contractors, and community leaders navigate complex requirements.

In this role you will review plans and permits, administer code provisions, and support public meetings and enforcement actions with sound judgment and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Building Code Official credentials are required.
• Current CZO/ZCO certification or recognized equivalent is required.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania's UCC and Municipalities Planning Code.
• Ability to interpret construction, architectural, engineering, and site plans.
• Sound judgment when handling sensitive or contested enforcement matters.

Responsibilities

• Administer Pennsylvania building, zoning, land-use, and property-maintenance requirements.
• Review plans, permit applications, proposed uses, and development projects.
• Conduct construction, occupancy, property, and complaint-based inspections.
• Issue permits, determinations, violation notices, and corrective orders.
• Support public meetings, hearings, appeals, and enforcement proceedings.
• Guide residents, contractors, developers, architects, and elected officials.

Skills

Plan review

Inspection

Code interpretation

Public communication

Education

PA Building Code Official credentials

CZO/ZCO certification or equivalent

Job description

Scientific Search seeks a Building Code Official / Certified Zoning Officer for Mechanicsburg, PA to lead building-code and zoning administration while helping residents, contractors, and community leaders navigate complex requirements.

In this role you will review plans and permits, administer code provisions, and support public meetings and enforcement actions with sound judgment and professionalism.