The Town of Fayston, Vermont, nestled in the Madriver Valley (host to two ski areas, outdoor recreation galore, with beautiful mountains, valleys, and streams) is looking for a new member of our team to take on a significant role in providing municipal services for residents, property owners and visitors in our community.  The Zoning, Planning and Administration Assistant is a 32 hour a week hourly position, entrusted with land use permitting, Development Review Board (DRB) and Planning Commission (PC) Administrator, E911 Coordinator, Health Officer, and other essential municipal services including grant writing/administration and road inventory data maintenance.  The Town is looking for someone who is up for the challenge of guiding community members through our “zoning” procedures and maintaining a high level of public confidence and customer service in Town operations, whether it be through answering questions or enforcing our land use regulations.
 
It is critical for a prospective candidate to have organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow-through, public communication skills, customer service skills, and a solution-based focus.  The ideal candidate will have experience with administering regulatory or similar processes, possessing a leadership role in managing customer/client relations, and/or delivering public communications on complex topics.  The selected employee will be expected to work effectively with all community members and town employees.
 
Please review the full job description at faystonvt.com.  Salary based on experience and qualifications.  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].  Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt by the hiring committee. The hiring committee will make recommendations to the Planning Commission who will, in turn, recommend candidate(s) to the Selectboard. The Selectboard will make the final hiring decision.   Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
 
The Town of Fayston is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. 
 
Jared Cadwell, Chair
Chuck Martel
Michael Jordan
Fayston Selectboard

Fayston Job Description

Zoning/PC and DRB Administrator

Administrative Assistant

911 Coordinator

Health Officer

This multifaceted job description is intended to be filled by one staff member working 32 hours per week.

Job Description:

–Health Officer – Respond to complaints related to heath issues (some common complaints are mold in buildings, or animal bites). Follow up on complaints to ensure resolution, and maintain files on these complaints in the Town office.

–Zoning Administrator– Planning and Zoning Administrator is responsible for:

Reviews and makes decisions within the statutorily prescribed time regarding zoning, subdivision, and sign permit applications.

Provides information, assistance and guidance to property owners seeking to make applications for a project under the Town’s land use regulations.

Investigates possible violations of the Town’s land use regulations and initiates enforcement when necessary.

Inspects properties in regard to permit applications or compliance with local regulations and previously issued permits.

Oversees the intake and review process and collects applicable fees.

Assists in the preparation of annual PC and DRB budgets/functions.

Attends all meetings of the PC and DRB preparing packets and taking minutes

Researches and submits applications for grant opportunities.

Maintains all records.

Zoning Administrator serves as the Town’s E-911 coordinator who measures distance between driveways and subdivision roads, and sends information to the State of Vermont.

– Development Review Board (DRB) Assistant– facilitate applications to the Development Review Board; assist board members during the hearings; draft Notices of Decision; follow-up on Conditions of Approval of DRB Notices of Decision.

–Planning Commission Secretary– Revise and update Land Use Regulations as appropriate; take Planning Commission minutes; assist in drafting the Town Plan; work with Mad River Valley Planning District on Valley-wide zoning issues, and the Central VT Regional Planning Commission on regional issues.

– Fayston Roads Liaison– Maintain and update Town road inventory; assist in developing grant applications, and ongoing administration of approved grants; co-ordinate with road foreman in documenting and recording (pictures) completed road work; ensure compliance with Municipal General Road Permit requirements; ensure Town compliance with drug testing requirements.

Working Conditions:

This job is an hourly wage position as defined in the Town’s Personnel Policy and subject to employee benefits as defined therein. It is expected to be performed under normal office conditions, as well as some field work, currently consisting of a flexible schedule with a maximum of 32 hours per week. It is recognized that time will be required outside normal office hours both in the field and to attend various meetings.

2022 MRV WELLBEING SURVEY LINK: 

bit.ly/2022-MRV-Wellbeing

Email text: 

Fayston residents, 

How is the Mad River Valley doing? Have your voice heard on important community issues by taking the 2022 MRV Wellbeing Survey (bit.ly/2022-MRV-Wellbeing)! 

The second annual Wellbeing Survey is a tool to help our community better understand how the MRV’s people, economy, and environment are doing. By asking questions such as your satisfaction with your personal health or access to recreational opportunities, decisionmakers can gain important insight into what the MRV is doing well – and how we can do better. 

Results will be shared on the MRV Community Dashboard in summer 2022, and will be used to improve data-driven decision making, strengthen Valley-wide wellbeing and resilience, and provide transparency between MRV residents and officials. 

The survey will run until May 30 and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, participants will have the option to enter to win gift cards to Valley businesses!

You can take the survey online at: bit.ly/2022-MRV-Wellbeing. 

The Wellbeing Survey is being conducted by the MRV Planning District  as a part of the MRV Community Dashboard, an exciting effort to enhance the accessibility and relevance of local data. For questions or more information, please contact MRVPD Community Planner Amy Tomasso at [email protected] or 802-496-7179.

Town Report Year Ending 123121

Notice February 23, 2021