The Borough of Riverton has an immediate opening for a part-time Planning Board secretary

The Borough of Riverton has an immediate opening for a part-time Planning Board secretary. Responsibilities include but are NOT limited to:

– Scheduling and attending Planning Board meetings, hearings and deadlines;

– Preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes;

– Collection of all development applications submitted with correct application fees and escrow as required by local ordinance;

– Communicate with Board professionals to determine application completeness upon submission and communicate findings to applicants;

– Ensure completed applications and professional reports are submitted and disseminated with application to Board members and to Borough webmaster;

– Handling all of the Board’s correspondence;

– Establishing and maintaining all board records and files, including development applications, minutes, correspondences, memos, reports, and plans;

– Arranging and preparing for the publication of various public notices;

– Must attend all Planning Board meetings and hearings (currently the 4th Tuesday of the month), take minutes, handle the paperwork, and record during meetings;

– Annually prepare for Re-organization, including resolutions, end of year report for Board approval, schedule and deadlines for the year, and ensure annual professional contracts are secured.

This position averages 12-15 hours per month. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of clerical experience. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work with very little supervision. Planning/Zoning Board knowledge a plus.  Please send resumes to [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.