Part-Time Zoning Administrator — Evening Schedule, Fletcher VT

Town of Fletcher, Vermont; Vermont; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Fletcher, Vermont seeks a Part-Time Zoning Administrator to enforce the Fletcher Development Regulations and manage zoning applications in a rural Vermont town. The role serves as a primary contact for building and subdivision permits and reports to the Planning Commission and Select Board.

The position requires attending evening meetings, working with the DRB, and performing site visits as needed. Pay is hourly, commensurate with experience, plus mileage.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Zoning Administrator or in land use, planning, or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with tact and fairness toward all parties.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administration of the Fletcher Development Regulations, including explaining them to property owners, developers, legal and real estate professionals, and the public.
• Providing parcel-specific information, including dimensional requirements, permit history, and review processes.
• Processing zoning and subdivision permit applications, issuing permits or referring applications to the DRB as appropriate, and providing and posting required notices.
• Preparing preliminary review reports for DRB applications and attending DRB hearings and site visits.
• Referring applicants to the Agency of Natural Resources permit specialist for state permits as appropriate.
• Investigating potential violations, issuing notices of violation, and working with landowners to achieve compliance.
• Coordinating with the E-911 Coordinator when new permits require a 911 address.
• Maintaining permit records and providing copies of approved permits to the Fletcher Listers.
• Helping the Planning Commission identify unclear or conflicting language in the Development Regulations or Town Plan and suggesting revisions.
• Preparing a Zoning Administrator's Report for the DRB, Planning Commission, Select Board, and the Annual Town Report.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Strong written communication

Independent work

Education

Relevant education preferred

Tools

GIS experience a plus

Job description

Town of Fletcher, Vermont seeks a Part-Time Zoning Administrator to enforce the Fletcher Development Regulations and manage zoning applications in a rural Vermont town. The role serves as a primary contact for building and subdivision permits and reports to the Planning Commission and Select Board.

The position requires attending evening meetings, working with the DRB, and performing site visits as needed. Pay is hourly, commensurate with experience, plus mileage.