Zoning Official

Jersey Digs; River Edge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borough of River Edge is seeking a Zoning Official to administer and enforce zoning ordinances, review permit applications, and ensure Land Use Board resolution compliance.

This part-time role up to 20 hours per week requires five years’ Zoning Officer experience, a valid NJ Zoning Official Certificate, a NJ Driver’s License, and strong knowledge of NJ Municipal Land Use Law; proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent public relations are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a Zoning Officer.
• NJ Zoning Official Certificate is required.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License.
• Strong knowledge of NJ Municipal Land Use Law.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; excellent public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce zoning ordinances; review permit applications.
• Ensure Land Use Board resolution compliance; conduct inspections.

Skills

Five years Zoning Officer experience

Public relations

Organized

Detail-oriented

Education

NJ Zoning Official Certificate

NJ Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Borough is currently seeking a professional to serve as Zoning Official. The successful candidate is responsible for the administration and enforcement of zoning ordinances, review of permit applications, ensuring Land Use Board resolution compliance, and enforcement inspections. This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week, including attending hybrid Land Use Board meetings, which run on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. A minimum of five years’ experience as a Zoning Officer, a valid New Jersey Zoning Official Certificate and a valid NJ Driver’s License. Strong knowledge of NJ Municipal Land Use Law is required as this position serves as a resource for residents, contractors, architects, and applicants navigating Borough zoning regulations. Applicants must be a reliable self-starter proficient with Microsoft Office applications; have excellent public relations skills; and be adaptive, organized and detail-oriented. Salary is $25,000–$35,000 (depending on experience). The Borough of River Edge reserves the right to interview applicants as received and the position may be filled while this advertisement is still active.