The Town of Southbury is hiring a full-time Inland Wetlands & ZBA Coordinator at 35 hours/week with a salary range of $47,000-$50,000 per year. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick and personal leave, defined contribution plan with match, medical, dental and vision insurance as well as life and long-term disability insurance.
This position provides administrative and technical assistance to the Land Use Department, Inland Wetland Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
Responsibilities:
- Prepares and posts legal notices about Inland Wetlands Commission and ZBA meetings; prepares agendas and packets for meetings, attends meetings, takes notes and prepares minutes.
- Maintains the Inland Wetlands Commission and ZBA calendars, checks GIS software for correct wetlands setbacks and addresses, completes appropriate applications, collects appropriate fees and maintains a spreadsheet of applications, permits and timelines.
- Prepares correspondence as directed relating to application approvals or status. Prepares specific correspondence about wetlands violations and issues letters to abutters related to ZBA variances.
- Cooperates interdepartmentally in assisting with the assigned workflow of the online permitting software. Provides technical support to customers applying for permits online.
- Assists the Land Use Administrator with implementation of the Farmer’s Market including preparation of letters to vendors and issuance of vendor permits.
- Orders, purchases and maintains office supplies, processes mail and handles filing for office.
- Assists applicants with land use questions, and if unable to answer, determines who can assist with problem solving to promote a team effort and assist applicants with their projects within the regulations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of and ability to read and understand general municipal land use procedures and policies and Zoning and Inland Wetlands statutes and regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees and the general public.
- Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Excel and Word and ability to learn and utilize the Town online permitting software.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and compose routine letters and memoranda.
- Ability to be comfortable with a large volume of applications and customers and ability to multi-task.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school plus an associate’s degree and at least two years of administrative and land use experience.
- Specialized courses relating to land use, planning, wetlands, zoning and GIS experience preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Must complete CAZEO course within two years of hire.
Deadline to Apply:
Position will remain open until filled.
Applications:
Applications are available online. A completed application and a resume should be emailed to humanresources@southbury-ct.gov or returned to the Finance Office at 501 Main Street South Southbury, CT 06488.
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