Deadline: August 27, 2025
Job Title: Planning/Zoning Administrator
Department: Planning & Zoning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Status: Non-Union
Expected Salary: $50,000-85,000
Position Summary
The Planning/Zoning Administrator is a position that oversees operations of the planning commission and land preservation committee. The Planning/Zoning Administrator will be required to attend night meetings as needed. This is a diverse position that works within a small team which affords opportunity to take on special and unique projects with a large potential for professional growth.
On a day-to-day basis this position in involved with accepting, reviewing and processing zoning hearing board and subdivision and land development applications, managing the content and scheduling of the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board and Land Preservation Committee meetings. The successful candidate will be an excellent, motivated communicator with high emotional intelligence that excels in corresponding with a diverse group of people including staff, residents, consultants and developers.
Work is typically performed during regular business hours with a minimum of two monthly evening meetings (Planning Commission and Land Preservation Committee). Occasional attendance may be required at additional meetings of ad-hoc committees that do not meet regularly, such as a project steering committee or a Board of Supervisors executive session.
Solebury Township is a forward thinking, premier municipality in Bucks County that offers excellent benefits, a great work environment and opportunities for training, growth and development. Benefits include excellent health care, remote work, tuition reimbursement, and professional development to name a few. All interested applicants are encouraged to consider the position as the Township is willing to train the right fit for the team in lieu of experience. The expected salary reflects the diversity of candidates that will be considered.
How to Apply
The position is open until it is filled, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. Salary is commensurate with experience.
To be considered, please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: searchcommittee@Soleburytwp.org. A list of three references will be requested from all candidates who are selected for interviews and employment is subject to completion of a full background check.