Zoning Officer

About Isett
Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with offices across eastern and central Pennsylvania. Our teams bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and technical strengths, and that collective expertise is what allows us to build stronger, more resilient communities.

As a values-driven organization, we believe that collaboration, respect, and integrity are essential to great work. Every associate has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and shape the future of our company. Our culture has been recognized across the region for excellence, community impact, and ethical leadership:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Calls Top Workplaces (since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award (2023)
• Philadelphia Inquirers Top Workplaces (2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year Lehigh Valley Business Journal
• Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (Ethics)

At Isett, we support the well-being and success of our employee-owners with:

• Professional development and continuing education
• Worklife balance and flexible schedules
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Parental leave
• 401k/Roth match
• Company events and engagement activities
• Free or discounted Isett apparel

Were committed to creating a welcoming environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a comprehensive range of engineering and consulting services, including:

Civil Structural Architectural Design MEP Environmental Geotechnical Municipal Engineering Surveying Landscape Architecture Code Enforcement Plan Review Construction Management Construction Materials Testing Grant Writing

Our portfolio spans public and private clients across institutional, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to deliver Zoning Officer services to our municipal clients in Lycoming, Montour, and Columbia counties, as well as the surrounding region, on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical consultant responsible for delivering professional zoning administration, enforcement, and customer service functions on behalf of assigned municipalities. This role includes independent fieldwork, ordinance interpretation, public communication, and regular collaboration with municipal officials and community stakeholders.

The candidate may work out of either the Bloomsburg office or Selinsgrove office .

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in zoning administration or as a Zoning Officer, ideally within or in direct service to municipal government. Candidates should demonstrate strong familiarity with municipal operations, land use processes, and community development workflows.

Professional certification preferred, including:

o ICC Certified Zoning Official (CZO) and/or

o Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials (PAZZO) CZO Certification

Floodplain management expertise is highly desirable, including possession of a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation or equivalent experience administering floodplain ordinances and reviewing development in regulated flood hazard areas.

Strong procedural and administrative competency, including:

o Use of standardized procedures, forms, and checklists

o Preparation and issuance of Notices of Violation (NOVs)

o Reviewing, refining, and consistently applying uniform templates for zoning decisions, correspondence, and approvals

o Ensuring documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance

Comprehensive experience with diverse zoning topics and permit types, including residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and special or conditional uses, as well as accessory structures, signage, and other regulated activities requiring zoning approval.

Demonstrated participation in municipal meetings, including regular interaction with:

o Zoning Hearing Boards

o Planning Commissions

o Governing bodies such as Borough/City Councils or Township Board of Supervisors

Candidates should be comfortable presenting cases, offering technical guidance, and responding to public and official inquiries.

Professional community engagement preferred, including prior involvement with local government committees, community organizations, or relevant professional associations such as APA, PMPEI, ICC, or PAZA.

Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel independently to multiple client locations for inspections, meetings, and fieldwork.

Strong organizational abilities, including the skill to manage time effectively, prioritize complex workloads, and coordinate resources across multiple municipalities.

Proven communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capacity to work independently, conduct remote work efficiently, and operate with minimal direct supervision.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, professional working relationships, both internally with colleagues and externally with municipal officials, residents, contractors, and design professionals.