Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive jobs in Somerset, NJ

General Statement of Position:

Provide administrative and clerical support related to zoning, permitting, enforcement, economic development and business advocacy. Responsibilities include respond to zoning inquiries, assist in processing zoning permits, provide administrative support to and attend monthly evening meetings of the Economic Development Commission and Landmarks Commission, prepare meeting minutes, respond to OPRA requests, and process purchasing invoices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Zoning Officer with interpretation of Zoning Ordinances and answer public inquiries

Assist in processing zoning permits using GovPilot software

Provide administrative support to the Landmarks Commission and Economic Development Committee, including attendance at monthly night meetings

Preparation of meeting minutes for Landmarks Commission and the Economic Development Commission, an assist in the preparation of Land Use Boards meeting minutes, when needed.

Respond to Open Public Records Act (OPRA) inquiries.

Process all departmental purchasing.

Process invoices related to development applications and post to corresponding escrow accounts.

Handle departmental mail.

Other duties as assigned

Required Experience, Technical Skills, and Knowledge:

MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

Gov Pilot permit and OPRA tracking, Geospatial mapping programs (GIS/Webmapper)

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Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with management, supervisors and coworkers with professionalism.

Ability to take direction well

Ability to maintain a friendly and calm demeanor while assisting with the public

Ability to communicate basic information regarding Planning & Zoning

Required Education, Certification, License:

High School Diploma

Desired Education, Certification, License:

Associates Degree

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, Standing, Lifting file boxes

Additional Requirements:

Effective 9/1/11, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of NJ, unless exempted.

Must have a valid NJ Driver’s License.

Salary commensurate with experience. EOE.

Send resume to Letizia Troisi at ltroisi@montgomerynj.gov

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.92 - $31.49 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person