Township Planner – Harrison Township, Montgomery County

Harrison Township, Montgomery County seeks a Planner to perform a variety of supervisory, administrative, and professional work in planning, zoning and code enforcement.  This position works under the general guidance and direction of the Development Director and exercises supervision over code enforcement staff.  The township planner is responsible for administration and enforcement of the townships zoning, property maintenance, nuisance and dangerous property resolutions along with day-to-day operation of the code enforcement staff and operations including providing support to the general public, applicants, developers and others in need of assistance with zoning, property maintenance, nuisance, proposals and applications.  In addition, the township planner accepts zoning permit applications and determines compliance with zoning resolution while identifying, and monitoring non-conforming uses.  The township planner will also coordinate administrative procedures such as fire bonds and demolitions, serve as a liaison, provide staff support and attend meetings of the Well Field Fund Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Zoning Commission and Board of Trustees.  The township planner will also provide research for development related projects while using various computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Zone Pro and Arc View GIS.  Harrison Township is currently adopting a strategic plan and this position will be critical to implementation of action items within the plan.  This position will also play an important role in many special projects related to the township’s revitalization and redevelopment efforts. 

For the detailed job description please visit www.harrisontownship.org.  Salary range is $46,507.00 – $64,148.00.  Submit a cover letter and resume to Township Administrator, Kristofer McClintick at Kmcclintick@harrisontownship.org.  Resumes will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021.