JOB VACANCY # JV 2022-11 Part-Time Zoning Clerk
THE POSITION OF: Zoning Clerk (Part-time)
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development/Zoning
SALARY: $15/hour, 28 hours/week
POSTING DATE: February 14, 2022
Qualified, interested candidates must submit a current resume and an employment application. Applications and resumes can be submitted at www.readingpa.gov under employment opportunities. Position open until filled. Questions – Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Typical job duties may include but are not limited to:
- Greets visitors and distributes information on specific properties by answering calls, emails and walk-in requests
- Scans documents, enters information into database systems, and provides other required clerical and administrative support to Zoning, Planning and Historic Preservation
- Receives and processes fees; maintains financial records pertaining to land use and zoning applications, and assists with payment of invoices
- Assists with scheduling appointments and Right-to Know requests
- Assists with tracking and follow-up on zoning enforcement activities
- Receives and logs permit applications and contacts applicants for missing information
- Assists zoning staff with researching properties by accessing City files
- Provides assistance at site inspections or other meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Associates Degree preferred
Experience
- Prior experience in an office or similar administrative setting required
- Experience with municipal zoning, planning, historic preservation, or code enforcement preferred
- Experience in public interaction highly desired
- Minimum typing rate of 35 WPM and expertise with Microsoft Office suite required
- Excellent Customer Service required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
**PART-TIME POSITION**