Zoning Research Specialist (Part Time)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Responsible for project coordination and tracking, risk management, and issue resolution. Duties may include supporting assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, tracking schedules to ensure timely completion of project, communicating projects status and issues to team and management, acting to reduce risk and resolve issues. Coordinate with other projects and work groups.

How You'll Contribute

• Maintains logs, database, records and files for information management & tracking purposes
• Prepares check requests, billing instructions and other forms as needed
• Performs research for projects and follows up on routine project issues
• Researches fees, timeframes and procedures required for requesting information from municipalities
• Requests information and documents from municipalities, following up on requests and clarifying conformation information
• Obtains current zoning and pulling applicable code sections from municipality zoning ordinances
• May assist project manager in the administration/coordination of a project or contribute to a smaller scale project or project area
• Manages proposal files and information, uses production and municipality databases
• May facilitate status meetings
• May assist in assembly of zoning reports

How You'll Contribute

Education, Experience, Licensure & Certification

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred
• Employees entering this job typically have 2+ years of experience in an advanced administrative function.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• MS Software skills
• Organizational and coordinating skills
• General problem-solving skills
• Oral communication skills sufficient to gather information and relay project information to a wide audience.
• Written communication skills sufficient to create project plans and other project documentation.

Pay Range: $14.46 - $19.28 HourlyThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.