JOB VACANCY #JV 2023-25 ZONING CLERK
THE POSITION OF: Zoning Clerk
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OF: Community Development/Zoning
SCHEDULE: Full-time
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: AFSCME 2763 – Rank & File
SALARY: $21.15/HR
POSTING DATE: April 4, 2023
Qualified, interested candidates must submit an application and current resume at www.readingpa.gov Questions – email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Zoning Clerk is responsible for performing various clerical and office duties for the Zoning division of Community Development.
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
- Provides assistance at site inspections or other meetings
- Maintain accurate files on correspondence
- Answer and respond to vendor and coworker inquiries
- Pick up, sort, and distribute mail
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements/Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required/Associates Degree preferred
- Must be able to type at least 35 wpm with accuracy
- Prior experience in an office or similar administrative setting required
- Experience with municipal zoning, planning, historic preservation, or code enforcement preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required
- Experience in public interaction highly desired
- Excellent Customer Service required
- Bilingual English and Spanish required