Property Maintenance and Zoning Specialist

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Barry Isett & Associates Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The specialist will enforce local ordinances, review zoning applications, and conduct site inspections for municipal clients. They are also responsible for maintaining project records and prosecuting non-traffic citations within the judicial system.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma and a willingness to pursue additional training and certifications, such as ICC/PA UCC. You possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain professional relationships.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

ICC certifications

PA UCC certifications

Zoning

Property Maintenance

Plan Reading

Specification Interpretation

Ordinance Enforcement

Job Description

Description

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates get the opportunity to perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each and every day. Our company is a values-based organization which has been recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs:

  • Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
  • The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2013)
  • Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (2023)
  • Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
  • Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
  • The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics).

Benefits

  • Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
  • Employee engagement events and parties
  • Work-life balance & flexible working schedules
  • Paid vacation/holiday/sick time
  • Assigned company vehicle, Cell phone and/or stipend, laptop
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
  • Discounted and/or free Isett wear
  • Parental leave
  • 401k/Roth match

As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a full range of engineering and consulting services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

We are searching for motivated, responsible individuals to perform property maintenance and zoning services for our various municipal clients in the Lehigh Valley and the Slate Belt area in NE PA on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will pride themselves on providing great customer service and enjoy problem solving. They should have good written and verbal communication skills, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite, and other software programs.

Experience in property maintenance, zoning, home inspections or residential construction is a plus, but we will train the right person(s). Candidates will be encouraged to obtain additional certifications for advancement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to –

· Read and interpret site/plot plans and specifications and enforce local ordinances as required.

· Review zoning applications, conduct inspections as necessary for zoning applications, act on zoning applications and issue zoning permits.

· Review and process municipal and zoning hearing applications and attend meetings as needed.

· Conduct initial site observation, prepare & issue notice(s) regarding violation(s) of local ordinances.

· Maintain records and track projects through their completion.

· Prepare, file, and prosecute non-traffic citations on multiple levels of the judicial system.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma and a willingness to continue training.
  • ICC/PA UCC certifications OR a background in construction with the intent to pursue certifications once hired. (Commercial certifications will be preferred over residential.)
  • Current, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client sites.
  • Demonstrated skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Proven, effective communication skills and ability to work remotely and with limited supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with Isett associates and our clients

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), nation origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family medical history).

Please, no third party recruiters.

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Barry Isett & Associates Inc

As one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania annually since 2019, Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is a one-stop provider for engineering and consulting services, offering skill sets that span a diversity of disciplines, including civil/land development; structural; mechanical/electrical/plumbing; forensics; water & wastewater; municipal; and traffic. We also offer associated professional services, including survey and reality capture (LiDAR, Point Cloud, BIM, and VDC), environmental, code services, landscape architecture, geotechnical and inspection/materials testing, grant writing and construction services/project management. Since our founding in 1977, we have built long-standing relationships with developers, municipalities, and educational institutions also offering services to residential clients, governmental agencies, healthcare providers and more. Our mission is to provide solutions to our clients while supporting our associates’ work/life balance efforts understanding that our people are our greatest asset. Team, ownership, service, and balance make up our firm's core values. We are one team while also serving on many teams; we are not only company owners, but take responsibility of our projects and client relationships; we serve our clients, each other and our communities; and we promote a balance between work/life, market sectors, clients, etc. We are proud of the company culture we have created and believe in putting our Values into Action. Isett professionals are licensed in AK, AZ, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NM, OH, PA, TX, VA and WV.
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