Zoning Administrator

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Town of Vermont (WI); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided by VLCT

Job summary

Vermont League of Cities and Towns is seeking a Zoning Administrator/E911 Coordinator for Shaftsbury. The role administers zoning bylaws, processes permits, schedules hearings, and ensures compliance with state and town regulations.

You will liaise with residents, town officials, and boards, and conduct site visits as needed. The position is part-time (17 hours per week) with potential workload-based adjustments.

Qualifications

• Experience in land-use or zoning administration preferred.
• Ability to interact courteously and clearly with the public on sensitive issues.
• Familiarity with zoning bylaws and flood hazard area regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer zoning bylaws and land use regulations.
• Provide applicants with forms needed for municipal permits.
• Inform applicants to contact regional/state resources for permits.
• Issue decisions or referrals to DRB/Planning Commission in a timely manner.
• Attend and support Planning Commission and DRB meetings; record minutes.
• Update guidance documents, including the Town Plan, as needed.
• Issue and post zoning permits; distribute copies to Town Clerk/Assessor’s staff.
• Maintain the municipal address system and E911 mapping databases.

Skills

Microsoft Office

GIS

Reading plans & drawings

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

Summary of Position:

The Zoning Administrator (ZA)/E911 Coordinator works with Shaftsbury residents, property owners, and officials to make sure they understand the town’s zoning regulations and application process. The ZA processes zoning applications in a timely manner, schedules and facilitates hearings, and oversees compliance with the town’s zoning and land use regulations. The Zoning Administrator/E911 Coordinator communicates both verbally and in writing with a variety of people, including applicants/citizens, town officials and boards. Site visits may be required and could consist of uneven terrain and in a variety of weather conditions.

Appointment and Supervision:

The Zoning Administrator is nominated by the Planning Commission and appointed by the Selectboard. Employment is on terms determined by the Selectboard. The Zoning Administrator will be appointed for a three-year (3) term. The Zoning Administrator position is subject to the Town’s Personnel Policies. This is a part-time position - budgeted for 17 hours per week - which is negotiable depending on workload.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Zoning

Administer the zoning bylaws and land use regulations as written.

Provide applicants/citizens with all forms required to obtain any municipal land use permit.

Inform any person applying for municipal permits that the applicant should contact the regional specialist at the Agency of Natural Resources, so the applicant can identify and obtain any related state permits.

Issue decisions or make referrals to the Development Review Board and/or the Planning Commission in a timely manner.

Be well-versed in all State of Vermont zoning Acts and statutes.

Make appropriate site visits and arrange site visits for board members when needed.

Ensure that all statutory notice requirements are complied with and provide all necessary assistance for applicants to meet their statutory requirements.

Facilitate andattend meetings of the Planning Commission and Development Review Board, record and transcribe their minutes, and draft and distribute for comment their decision documents.

Assist the Development Review Board and Planning Commission with updating their guidance documents, including the Town Plan, when and if needed.

Issue and post zoning permits and provide copies to the Town Clerk and Assessor’s assistant.

E911

As required by 30 V.S.A. §7056 (a), the E911 coordinator serves as the liaison to the Vermont E911 Board on all database and mapping maintenance issues.

The Zoning Administrator will maintain the municipal address system, the municipal E911 map, and the

Emergency Service Zone (ESZ) database and associated emergency service provider information.

Experience/Qualifications:

Preferred demonstration of experience in the land-use field.

A desire to work as part of a team to initiate and perform detailed work with appropriate supervision.

The ability to interact courteously, clearly and in a timely manner with the public on potentially sensitive issues.

General familiarity with zoning and subdivision bylaws and flood hazard area regulations.

The ability to organize, prioritize, maintain multiple tasks and deadlines, and to manage time effectively.

Ability to read plans and drawings.

Must have good written and verbal skills and be highly organized.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and GIS.

Must be able to attend evening meetings.

Training will be provided by the town and through the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.