There is hereby created the position of Zoning Officer of the Township of Little Egg Harbor.
A. 
The Zoning Officer shall examine the working plans of proposed buildings for their compliance with state, county and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and shall conduct field work to ensure compliance of zoning regulations. The Zoning Officer shall also be deemed to be the administrative officer as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3 and shall also issue certifications on behalf of the Township of Little Egg Harbor, certifying whether or not a subdivision has been approved by the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning Board, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56 and, in general, shall coordinate the efforts of the Planning Board of the Township of Little Egg Harbor and have such other duties or responsibilities as may, from time to time, be imposed with regard to the Planning Board. In addition, the Zoning Officer shall conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances, initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of ordinances, initiate necessary legal action against violators of various municipal ordinances, prepare needed reports, establish and maintain records and files and may assist in the promulgation of municipal ordinances. The Zoning Officer shall also perform such other related work as required.
B. 
To be appointed to the position of Zoning Officer, an individual shall possess the following:
(1) 
Three years of experience in the preparation and revision of building construction plans and specifications or in the full-time inspection and enforcement of zoning and/or building construction laws and regulations.
(2) 
A driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the Township Committee and shall serve for a term of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of the same year, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.