[Adopted 2-27-1997 Ord. No. 97-07]
There is hereby created the position of Assistant
Zoning Officer.
[Amended 12-22-1998 by Ord. No. 98-43]
The Assistant Zoning Officer shall be appointed
by the Township Committee.
The duties of the Assistant Zoning Officer shall
be:
B.Â
To perform all of the duties of the Zoning Officer
at his direction or in his absence.
C.Â
To assist the Zoning Officer in examining working
plans of proposed structures for compliance with state, county and
local zoning laws.
D.Â
To read and correct final plans.
E.Â
To consult with architects, owners and contractors
on compliance problems.
F.Â
To conduct field inspections in order to ensure compliance
with zoning regulations, applicable rules and initiate appropriate
enforcement actions against violators.
G.Â
To prepare and supervise the preparation of needed
reports.
H.Â
To assist in directing the establishment and maintenance
of needed records and files.
A.Â
To be appointed to the position of Assistant Zoning
Officer, an individual shall possess the following:
(1)Â
Two years' 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)Â
Thorough knowledge of the provisions of the local
Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
(3)Â
Effective means of obtaining and maintaining proper
liaison between the municipal authorities and private contractors.
(4)Â
Ability to analyze and interpret the local Zoning
Ordinance and other local ordinances that apply to buildings.
(5)Â
Ability to prepare clean, sound, accurate and informative
reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
(6)Â
A valid New Jersey driver's license.
(7)Â
Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate
in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms
of communication.
B.Â
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible
as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
hardship, such persons may not be eligible.