Highland Township Hiring Clerks Office Coordinator and Zoning Administrator
Highland Township Hiring Clerks Office Coordinator and Zoning Administrator
(Highland Township,, Aug. 11, 2025)
Highland Township, MI – Highland Township is accepting applications for two positions – a full-time office coordinator and a part time assistant zoning administrator.
Position: Full-Time Clerks Office Coordinator
Salary: $20.65 per hour
Department: Clerk
Schedule: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per week
Working hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday – Friday
Benefits: Full-time Benefits
Position Overview: Provide clerical, reception, and administrative assistance in the Clerks office. Process and coordinate all FOIA requests for the Township. Manage the Michigan Qualified Voter System for the Township.
Essential Job Functions:
The following tasks are representative and are not to be considered all-inclusive.
• Assist the public by telephone, written correspondence, and in person for all Clerks office areas of responsibility
• Register voters and keep voter files updated daily – master cards, ID cards, canceled, deceased, and change of name or address
• Assist with all Elections processes including absentee ballots
• Must work the full election day and night through the completion of receiving board for all regular and special elections
• Must share coverage for the weekends and evenings during the Early Voting schedule
• Attend training classes for elections, Qualified Voter File training classes and other classes pertaining to the Clerk’s Office
• Distribute mail to appropriate departments
• Manage all FOIA requests including detailed responses, financial records, and files
• Assist Treasurer’s office with receiving payments
• Perform Notary duties
• Schedule usage of the Auditorium
• Process the applications for Chloride reimbursement program
• Provide additional assistance as needed including coverage for absent co-workers
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
• Strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to meticulously review documents, data, and information for accuracy and consistency.
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or government regulations.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from residents or regulatory agencies.
• Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, and the general public in person or in writing.
• Mastery of basic office suite software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentations.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and Township staff, in person, over the telephone, and through electronic communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Safe work practices.
Ability to:
• Review and verify the accuracy of data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Provide discretion and confidentiality for handling sensitive information.
• Work with moderate noise level.
• Organize your own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
• Provide exceptional customer service to coworkers, and the public.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Education & Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements: An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Interested and qualified candidates must submit a resume, complete the application found here and return to Highland Township Supervisor’s Department at 205 N John St, Highland MI or by email to
. Job posting will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions please call the Supervisor’s Office at 248-887-3791 EXT. 6.
Closing Date: Until Filled EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This position has been determined to be non-union, non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act. text.
Part-Time Assistant Zoning Administrator
Salary: $24.99 per hour
Department: Zoning Department
Schedule: Part-Time up to 29 Hours per week
Potential working hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday – Friday
Benefits: Paid Time Off and Holidays according to work schedule
Position Overview: Under the general supervision of the Zoning Administrator (ZA), the Assistant Zoning Administrator (AZA) interprets, administers, and enforces the Township Zoning Ordinance. The AZA assists the general public in reaching solutions and compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The AZA keeps abreast of changes in zoning law and land use issues. The AZA provides support to the ZA and the Planning Department.
Essential Job Functions:
The following tasks are representative and are not to be considered all-inclusive.
· Perform many of the duties of Zoning Administrator as provided by local ordinance and state law under the supervision of the ZA and the Planning Director.
· Customer service provided to the public, contractors, coworkers, etc. regarding provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, determine zoning and master land use classifications for individual parcels, and provide other resources such as maps or application materials as appropriate. Direct customers to other staff or agencies for further assistance when necessary.
· Review site plans and land use permit applications, issue permits, and render written opinions and determinations where appropriate. Review Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance application packets for completeness and provide support to the ZA for ZBA case files.
· Investigate zoning violations, conduct site inspections, and pursue appropriate means of correction, which may include documenting the violation, issuing civil infraction tickets, cooperating with prosecution in preparing a case for court, and testifying in court as may be required when non-litigious efforts fail.
· Maintain department filing system and databases, including assisting Zoning Administrator in logging complaints and enforcement actions into the BS&A (or similar) system. · Attend meetings when directed by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Director, or Township Supervisor, or as otherwise mandated by state statute.
· Assist with FOIA requests.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
· Standard office support practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
· Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar programs
· Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and Township staff, in person, over the telephone, and through electronic communication.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
· Safe work practices.
Ability to:
· Review and verify the accuracy of data.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Work with moderate noise level.
· Organize your own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
· Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
· Provide exceptional customer service to coworkers, and the public.
· Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
· Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work.
· Operate modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in City Planning, Public Administration or a related field or completion of MSU Zoning Administrator Certificate Program and two years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements: An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment of moderate level.
Interested and qualified candidates must submit a resume, complete the application found here
and return to Highland Township Supervisor’s Department at 205 N John St, Highland MI or by email to . Job posting will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions please call the Supervisor’s Office at 248-887-3791 EXT. 6.
Closing Date: Until Filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This position has been determined to be non-union, non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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