Zoning & Wetlands Enforcement Officer

Zoning & Wetlands Enforcement Officer

Town of Clinton, Connecticut

Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Department:
Planning & Zoning / Inland Wetlands / Zoning Board of Appeals

Salary:
Per Supervisor's Union Contract, the salary range for this position is $81,387.34 to

$97,664.80, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Town of Clinton is seeking a knowledgeable and service-oriented professional to serve as its Zoning & Wetlands Enforcement Officer. This position is responsible for administering and enforcing zoning, inland wetlands, historic districts, flood hazards, and blight regulations in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes and Town policies. Serving as the Town's Zoning Enforcement Officer, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Enforcement Officer, and Blight Ordinance Enforcement Officer, the successful candidate will work closely with residents, property owners, developers, contractors, municipal staff, and land use commissions to support responsible development, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance throughout the community.

• Enforce zoning, inland wetlands, historic districts, flood hazards, and blight regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Town policies.
• Conduct site inspections, investigate complaints, monitor compliance, and issue permits, certificates, notices of violation, cease and desist orders, and other enforcement actions as necessary.
• Coordinate enforcement of matters with legal counsel and appear in court when required.
• Review demolition of applications for structures over 50 years old and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

• Review development proposals, site plans, subdivision applications, wetlands applications, and related projects for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction activities.
• Issue zoning permits, inland wetlands permit, certificates of zoning compliance, and authorized minor activity permits.
• Work collaboratively with the Town Planner, Building Official, consultants, developers, contractors, and property owners throughout the development review process.

• Attend and provide technical support to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission, Historic District Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Design Review, and other boards as assigned.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to Town departments, boards, commissions, residents, property owners, developers, and contractors.
• Interpret land use regulations and respond to public inquiries regarding permitting and compliance matters.

• Maintain permit, enforcement, and land use records in accordance with Connecticut records of retention requirements.
• Prepare monthly enforcement reports, legal notices, annual reports, correspondence, public information materials, and required state reporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, GIS initiatives, planning projects, meeting preparation, and general

• Participate in staff meetings and provide support for Land Use Office functions as needed.
• Process correspondence, maintain office technology, assist with records requests and fee collection, and provide general customer service support.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Land Use Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Geography, or a closely related field. Significant directly related experience may be substituted where appropriate.
• Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO) Certification and two (2) to…