Zoning Officer examination
Zoning Officer open competitive examination (M1214H) for Lakewood. Open to residents of Ocean County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Lakewood · Symbol M1214H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Ocean County.
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| Symbol | M1214H |
|---|---|
| Title | Zoning Officer |
| Employer | Lakewood |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Ocean County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | ZONING OFFICER (04338) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Lakewood sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for ZONING OFFICER:
Under direction, examines the working plans of proposed buildings for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and conducts field work to ensure compliance with zoning regulations; does related work as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Examines working plans of proposed structures for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Reads and corrects final plans.
- Consults with architects, owners, and contractors on compliance problems.
- Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and applicable rules, and initiates appropriate enforcement actions against violators.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title 3 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for ZONING OFFICER:
Three (3) years of experience in the preparation and revision of building construction plans and specifications or in the inspection and enforcement of zoning and/or building construction laws and regulations.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Lakewood appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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