Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Posted: 20-Nov-25
Location: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
Preferred Education:
Mount Joy Township, a community of approximately 11,000 residents in Northwestern Lancaster County, is accepting resumes for the position of Zoning Officer/Community Development Director. This position reports directly to the Board of Supervisors and Township Manager and partners closely with the Township Engineer, Solicitor and Public.
Duties include administration of the Township's land development ordinances including Zoning, Stormwater Management and Subdivision and Land Development and will serve as the primary point of contact for developers and property owners regarding construction, permitting, subdivision, conditional use, rezoning and zoning board hearing processes and applications.
Qualified candidates should possess an overall knowledge of the Second-Class Township Code, and comprehensive knowledge of the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years' experience in a highly responsible Zoning position, preferably in the government sector.
Compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, and experience.
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Dental and vision insurance are also offered.
Mount Joy Township seeks to fill this position immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information, please review the full job description at www.mtjoytwp.org. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references via email to tracey@mtjoytwp.org or mail to Mount Joy Township 8853 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.