Job Postings

Chester Township Employment Opportunities

Available Postings

JOB POSTING: TOWNSHIP ZONING INSPECTOR

The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified, proactive individual to fill the full-time position of Zoning Inspector. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with Township Zoning Resolutions,  managing land use, and conducting field inspections to maintain the community’s standards. The Zoning Inspector reports to the Township Trustees/Administrator and is responsible for enforcing zoning regulations through on-site property inspections, reviewing permit applications, and resolving violations.

Position Type: Full-Time 40 hours per week
Salary:  $27 to $30 per hour (based upon experience)
Benefits Include: Health Insurance, paid leave & mileage reimbursement

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed application form (available at Town Hall or on our website www.chestertwp.com).

Mark Purchase, Administrator

Chester Township Town Hall

12701 Chillicothe Rd.

Chesterland, Ohio 44026

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

JOB POSTING: PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for the BOARD of ZONING APPEALS and ZONING COMMISSION

The Chester Township Board of Trustees seeks a part-time administrative assistant for both our Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission. This position is responsible for the preparation of meeting minutes and to perform general clerical, typing, and other office support duties. Applicants should have the ability to prepare meeting minutes from meeting discussions.

The position requires attendance at the Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, second Monday of every month (7:00 PM), and for the Zoning Commission meetings, first and third Wednesday of every month (7:00 PM), and additional office hours as deemed necessary.

This is a part-time position, consisting of approximately 24 hours per week. Applicants should be extremely well organized, with excellent attention to detail; also, be able to work with little supervision and be well versed in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat.

Position Type: Part-Time 24 hours a week
Salary:  $22 to $24 per hour (based upon experience)

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed application form (available at Town Hall or on our website www.chestertwp.com) by Monday, June 1st, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Mark Purchase, Administrator

Chester Township Town Hall

12701 Chillicothe Rd.

Chesterland, Ohio 44026