Zoning & Compliance Specialist

Seven Days Jobs; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Seven Days Jobs in Colchester, VT is seeking a part-time Zoning Compliance Specialist to support communications and responses within the Town’s zoning enforcement program during real estate transfers.

The role emphasizes customer service, accurate record-keeping, and coordination of permitting tasks, with a 8:00 am–4:30 pm window and a $25/hour pay rate. Proficiency in MS Office and driver’s license are required, with a collaborative, service-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to learn specialized software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and issues Bianchi Letters, researching Town documents for compliance.
• Facilitates after-the-fact building and zoning permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
• Collects and processes payments related to Bianchi Letters.
• Consults with property owners and contractors to answer permit questions.
• Supports file management for building, zoning permits, and letters.
• Investigates zoning and land-use complaints as time allows.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

MS Office

Learning new software

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office Suite

Specialized software

Job description

The Department of Planning & Zoning is seeking a part-time office professional to support with communications and responses as part of the Town’s ongoing zoning enforcement program at time of real estate transfers. There is some flexibility with the work schedule within the Town’s standard hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The Zoning Compliance Specialist will focus on departmental administrative and customer service tasks related to permitting functions. This public-facing position is part of a small, team-oriented, collaborative environment that plays a vital role in connecting with and serving the community.

Drafts and issues Bianchi Letters (Zoning Compliance Letters), including research of Town documents to confirm compliance, facilitating after-the-fact building & zoning permits, Certificates of Occupancy, and scheduling site visits. Collectsand processespayments associated with Bianchi Letters. Consults directly with property owners, contractors or others to answer questions regarding Building & Zoning permits. Facilitatesfile management to support building and zoning permits and Bianchi letter processes.Investigates zoning and land use complaints, as time allows and as part of the overall efforts of the Planning & Zoning Department.

The ideal candidate will have a customer service mindset, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and a positive attitude, with the desire to always work towards a solution. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and the ability to learn specialized software. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Pay for this position is $25/hr.

Position open until filled. The Town of Colchester is an equal opportunity employer.