Employment Opportunities

Codes Administration/MS4 Assistant

Fairview Township, York County, is accepting resumes for the full-time position of a MS4/Codes Enforcement Assistant. Primary responsibilities include supporting the Stormwater Management (MS4) Coordinator and Codes Enforcement/Zoning office. Candidates with any zoning, stormwater management or municipal experience are preferred. Candidates should have strong communication, interpersonal, computer and organizational skills. A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required. Fairview Township offers paid vacation, a pension plan and a health benefits package. Interested applicants should send a Letter of Interest, along with a resume in confidence to: Fairview Township, C/O Human Resources 599 Lewisberry Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070 OR email to hr@twp.fairview.pa.us. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements:

Hold a valid PA Driver's License
Operate a personal computer and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Pass pre-employment criminal, drug, and alcohol test in accordance with Township policies.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

MS4:

Inspect and maintain storm sewer manholes and lines and storm water inlets and lines to comply with Township and regulatory requirements. Learn the operation of a storm water collection system and storm water BMPs and understand the impact the storm water system has on the environment.
Perform inspections and maintain storm water conveyance system.
Operate Public Works Department vehicles and various other equipment.
Complete infiltration testing
Utilize safety procedures associated with storm water system maintenance, roadwork, and confined space entry/rescue.
Climb ladders and enter confined spaces without physical assistance.
Assist with completion of required annual reports
Have a general understanding of all requirements of the Township’s MS-4 general permit.
Review plans/drawings associated with storm water, such as Post Construction Storm water Plans

Property Maintenance:

Field inspects and conducts surveys of existing buildings/structures to determine and enforce lack of prescribed maintenance, housing violations, or hazardous conditions to applicable property maintenance laws, specifications and standards and prepares related reports.
Follow up on code violations to ensure correction and compliance.
Maintain inspection records and prepare reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities.
Create and issue enforcement notices and orders to persons, firms or organizations deemed to be violating the regulations of the ordinances.

Zoning:

Conduct property site inspections for violations, complaints, or zoning permits.
Obtain evidence and prepare reports concerning complaints and violations.
Provide testimony at appeal or judicial hearings regarding violations with applicable codes and/or laws.
General Responsibilities:
Assist applicants in completing all pertinent forms utilized within the office (building permits, zoning permits, septic permit applications, etc.).
Perform data entry, file, issue and distribute building, zoning and other issued permits utilizing existing permit tracking programs.
Issue receipts and process all fees received.
Maintain current knowledge of Township ordinances relating to applicable codes.
On-call to assist in township emergency operations, as required.
Work independently and with direction.
Work under adverse environmental and weather conditions.
Remove snow and ice from Township building sidewalks
Perform other tasks assigned by immediate supervisors