Zoning Administrator (Part-Time)

The Town of Rhinebeck is seeking to fill one (1) part-time position for a Zoning Administrator. This is a competitive class position, and the Town is seeking to hire an employee on a “provisional” basis. The successful candidate will be required to meet the minimum qualifications, as stated below, and once the competitive exam is offered, they will be required to take the exam and obtain a high enough score to be “reachable” on the competitive list.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Issues sign, special and land use permits;

· Checks permit applications for compliance with zoning ordinances, including size requirements for land and size restrictions for signs and buildings;

· Checks plot plans with the Building Inspector for lot size and where the building will be located;

· Determines need for possible zoning variances and makes recommendations to the appropriate governing board;

· Investigates complaints of zoning violations; issues orders to remedy violations and summonses when violations are not remedied;

· Explains the requirements of the zoning ordinances to contractors and the general public;

· Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications: EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Science or Planning;

OR: (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time work experience in zoning administration, inspection work concerning buildings, contracting or a related field that involved substantial contact with the concepts of zoning administration;

OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above.

The 2026 hourly wage for this position is $40.00 per hour. The expected number of hours will be 20-30 per week.

Submission Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter via email to:

Jennifer Daversa, Personnel Assistant [email protected]

Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026

The Town of Rhinebeck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person