Current Job Openings:
Position: Zoning Administrator
Salary:
$25.62 - $32.30 per
hour, based on experience
Department
: Supervisors Office/Planning &
Zoning
Schedule
: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
Potential Working Hours:
8:30am-5:00pm
Monday-Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Benefits: Full-time Benefits
Job Summary:
Under the
general supervision of the Township Supervisor, interprets, administers and
enforces the Township Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator (ZA) is
especially charged with the task of protecting the property rights of citizens
and preserving due process. The ZA assists the general public in reaching
solutions and compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The ZA keeps abreast of
changes in zoning law and land use issues and advises key decision makers
accordingly.
Essential Job
Functions:
The following tasks are representative and are
not to be considered all-inclusive.
1. Performs
all duties of Zoning Administrator as provided by local ordinance and
state law.
2. Reviews
Land Use Applications (plot plans for building permits) and issues or
denies permits based on the information contained therein.
3. Reviews
and processes land division applications.
4. Investigates
zoning violations and pursues appropriate means of correction, which may
include documenting the violation, issuing civil infraction tickets,
cooperating with prosecution in preparing a case for court, and testifying
in court as may be required when non-litigious efforts fail.
5. Conducts
site inspections and issues compliance reports associated with liquor
license applications or other permit applications as might be requested by
the Board of Trustees.
6. Answers
questions posed by the general public regarding provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance and renders written opinions and determinations where
appropriate.
7. Facilitates
pre-application meetings with property owners and developers to educate
and advise on matters of process.
8. Attends
meetings of Highland Township Board and Commissions when directed by the
Planning Director or Township Supervisor, or as otherwise mandated by
state statute.
9. Facilitates
meetings of the Operations Mitigation Committee. Prepare agendas, prepares and maintain
minutes and records of correspondence.
10. Oversees
ZBA agenda and information packets.
Acts as staff support to the Zoning Board of Appeals by
investigating and presenting, requests for variances, interpretations,
nonconforming designations and maintaining necessary records. Attends meetings as requested when
authorized by the Township Supervisor.
11. Provides
the Supervisor with monthly reports on all permit and enforcement
activities.
12. Keeps
the Supervisor informed of local, state and federal laws or regulations
that affect Township Zoning functions.
13. Assists
in preparing departmental preliminary budget.
14. Assists
all departments with special needs.
Qualifications:
Knowledge
of:
· Standard office
support practices and procedures, including the use of standard office
equipment.
· Computer
applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet, and
database applications.
· Proficient in
Microsoft Office or similar programs.
· Techniques for
providing a high level of customer service to the public and Township staff, in
person, over the telephone, and through electronic communication.
· Strong analytical
and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
· Safe work
practices.
Ability
to:
· Review and verify
the accuracy of data.
· Ability to work
independently and as part of a team.
· Provide discretion
and confidentiality for handling sensitive information.
· Work with moderate
noise level.
· Organize your own
work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
· Enter and retrieve
data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned
work.
· Provide exceptional
customer service to coworkers, and the public.
· Prepare clear and
concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
· Use English
effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
· Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employees and those contacted in
the course of work.
· Operate modern
office equipment including computers and supporting word processing,
spreadsheet, and database applications.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in City
Planning, Public Administration or related field or minimum five years of
related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Additional Requirements: An
acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal
history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands:
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and
arms.
The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus.
Work Environment:
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Regularly
exposed to levels of moderate noise and conditions typical of an office
environment, and to all weather conditions encountered during site inspections.
Interested and qualified
candidates must submit a resume, complete the application found here
Application
and return to Highland
Township Supervisor’s Department at 205 N John St, Highland MI or by email
to
Job
posting will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions please call the Supervisor's Office at
248-887-3791 EXT. 6.
Closing Date: Until Filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This position
has been determined to be non-union, non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards
Act.
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Paid & Unpaid Volunteer Opportunities:
Election Worker
In order to successfully run our elections, Highland hires a staff of paid workers to work at the polls. Precinct inspectors are people who are paid to assist voters at the polls on Election Day. A precinct inspector must be a registered voter of the State. They cannot be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate's immediate family, or a member of the local Board of Canvassers. Anyone convicted of a felony or an election crime may not serve. Paid training is provided. Please contact the Clerk's Office at 248-887-3791 x 5 with any questions you have.
Paid and U
npaid Volunteer Positions
***All positions are currently full, please consider submitting an application to be held on file***
There are many Volunteer opportunities in the Township. Some of these positions are unpaid and others pay stipend. Following is a list of boards, committees and organizations looking for volunteers:
Board of Review- paid by the hour approximately 5 state required meetings per year
Highland Downtown Development Authority- unpaid monthly board meetings and projects
Planning Commission- paid 2 meetings per month
Zoning Board of Appeals- paid 2 meetings per month
Garden Club- become a member unpaid meetings and projects
Highland Activity Center- unpaid assist with activities
If you are interested in any one of or more of these opportunities, please contact the Township Supervisors office at 248-887-3791 ext. 6 or email
