PT Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk - Municipal Insp

Beverly City Hall; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential support to the Zoning Board, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and assisting applicants through the appeals process. With responsibilities ranging from scheduling hearings to maintaining legal records, this position is ideal for individuals with strong organizational and communication skills. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive work environment, where your contributions will directly impact the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state laws, city ordinances, and office procedures.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with statutory deadlines and review applications.
• Schedule hearings and prepare meeting packets.
• Maintain records and file legal documents.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Computer Applications

Job description

Employment Opportunities

City of Beverly is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At the City of Beverly, we embrace building a more diverse workforce. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the diversity of our residents and foster an inclusive work environment that values different cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation, administering all practices and programs without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground by law.

We prioritize removing barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will assist applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during the application process. All shared information will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and policies. To request an accommodation, contact the City of Beverly Human Resources Department.

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PT Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk - Municipal Insp (Updated)

Title: Part-Time Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk, Municipal Inspections (19.5 hrs/wk)

Supervisor: Director, Municipal Inspections/Administrative Assistant

Grade: 1

Civil Service: No

Union: BMEA

Summary:

This position provides responsible secretarial support to the Zoning Board of Appeals, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines. Responsibilities include customer service, assisting applicants, guiding them through appeals, maintaining departmental information, preparing for hearings, and performing clerical functions. The employee works under the general supervision of the Building Commissioner, using initiative for routine tasks and consulting supervisors for new or unusual assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor compliance with statutory deadlines
• Review applications for completeness and accuracy; check deeds and abutters lists; route applications; create legal records; enter data into the database
• Schedule hearings, prepare agendas, post and distribute in accordance with law
• Review petitioner paperwork, prepare legal notices, advertise, notify abutters, send acknowledgments
• Prepare meeting packets, coordinate quorum, record and submit fees, prepare minutes and decisions, file legal documents, maintain records

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• State laws, city ordinances, rules, regulations
• Office procedures

Skills in:

• Organization, communication, computer applications

Ability to:

• Work independently, ensure compliance, interact effectively, exercise judgment, handle confidential information

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit, use hands, reach, talk, hear, and lift up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The environment is typically quiet, with routine practices and procedures. Contact involves the public, other departments, attorneys, engineers, architects, and media, through in-person, phone, written, and email communication.

Category: Part-Time Opportunities | Status: Open | Salary: Starting at $23.99/hr based on Collective Bargaining Agreement | Posted: August 5, 2022 | Closes: Open Until Filled