Code Enforcement/Rental Inspections/Zoning Officer

Description

We are searching for motivated, responsible individuals to perform code enforcement, rental inspections and zoning services for our various municipal clients in the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Slate Belt area in NE PA on a full-time or part-time basis.

The primary function of these roles incorporate preventing, investigating, identifying, and enforcing violations for property maintenance, zoning and building code through a local ordinance. In performing these tasks, we beautify our communities and keep our residents safe.

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 code enforcement, zoning, floodplain enforcement, home inspections or residential construction is a plus, but we will train the right person(s). Some previous experience and/or education in construction management, criminal justice or similar may also align well with this role.

All candidates will be encouraged to obtain additional certifications for advancement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to –

• Conduct initial site observations, prepare & issue violation notices of local ordinances.
• Maintain records and track projects through their completion.
• Effectively and consistently communicate with client to provide status updates.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute non-traffic citations on multiple levels of the judicial system.
• Review zoning applications, conduct inspections as necessary for zoning applications, act on zoning applications and issue zoning permits.
• Read and interpret site/plot plans and specifications and enforce local ordinances as required.
• Review and process municipal and zoning hearing applications and attend meetings as needed.

Benefits include:

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

In addition to Isett's standard benefits, our Code Services professionals also receive:

• Company supplied cell phone or stipend
• Company car

Requirements

• High School Diploma and a willingness to continue training.
• Further education in construction management, criminal justice or similar is a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with Isett associates and our clients.
• Proven, effective communication skills and ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain Act 151, Act 134 and Act 114 clearances as required for residential inspections.

About Us:

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 & 2024)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (annually since 2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics).

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.