1. Matthew W. Swanner
420 Impounding Dam Road, Hanover PA, 17331 | (717) 524-8137 | mattswanner@ymail.com
Objective
· To secure long term employment in a reputable company in which I can utilize and enhance my current skill set, as well
as develop new and eclectic skills to help the organization, and myself to achieve our maximum potential.
Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TRAINING | 2008- 2011 | HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
· Major: Engineering
· Minor: GIS/Surveying
· Related coursework: GIS, C.A.D, Civil Engineering TechnicalTraining
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | 1993 | DELONE CATHOLIC HIGH
· Major: Required Courses
· Minor: Music
Veteran USAF – 1993-1997 Honorable Discharge – Munitions Systems Specialist
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· DepartmentalSupervisor (Zoning / Codes Enforcement)
· Project Leadership
· Project Coordinator (Interdepartmental)
· Excellent verbaland written communications skills
· Excellent Public/Clientele relations
COMMUNICATION
· I present zoning cases in a judicial setting on a monthly basis. It is my responsibility to advise the Zoners, or Planners
on the legal interpretation of various township requirements,as it pertains to zoning and land development.I also carry
on a dialog with both the applicant and or, their legal representatives in order to ensure that all facets of a given
proposal are covered before the Planners or Zoners render their decisions.
LEADERSHIP
· I feelthat I have naturalleadership abilities. I have served as a worship leader in my church,and I have assumed the
mantelof leadership as it pertains to the different bands that I have performed with. Not only have I taken the lead in
the writing process of our music, but I also have set the tone for the group work ethic by implementing deadlines,and
delegating various responsibilities to the group members based on each individuals strengths.
Experience
ZONING OFFICER | PENN TOWNSHIP | 4/2013 - CURRENT

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· I’m responsible for the review of zoning and building applications to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.I am
also responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of ordinances, codes, and regulations relating to zoning,
subdivision & land development,signs, property maintenance,and others ordinances.
· Receive and investigate complaints from various sources; send notices of violation, and take enforcement action when
necessary.
· Accept and distribute special exception/variance/interpretation requests and accompanying technical information to
the Planning Commission, and Zoning Hearing Board, and its solicitor.
· Coordinate with Township Engineer for the review of sketch, preliminary, and final land development and subdivision
plans.
· Prepare,and oversee Planning,Zoning and Codes Dept.annualbudget.
· Attend meetings of Board of Commissioners, Zoning Hearing Board, Board of Commissioners, Public Works, and other
various Township and County meetings.
· Collect data and update GIS database for Township
ASSISTANT TO THE ENGINEER | PENN TOWNSHIP | 2008-2013
· Build and Maintain Township GIS (GeographicInformation Systems) database.
· GIS remote sensing data collection
· Update departmentalcomputers with GIS information
· Generated various GIS based maps for interdepartmentaluse
· Surveyed road cross-sections
· Stake out for storm water management projects
· Conducted field inspections for newconstruction projects within Penn Township to include storm water and sanitary
sewer infrastructure installation, road construction, and curb installation.
· Conducted departmentaltraining on ESRI ArcReader usage.
· Attended various county & state level training classes
References
Rep. Daniel P Moul – Pennsylvania Houseof Representatives 91st District – Member of the House
45 Sandy Court
Hanover PA, 17331
717-465-1096
Jeff Stough – JA Myers & Son Homes – Project Supervisor
160 Ram Dr.
Hanover PA, 17331
717-465-6842
John Lewis – Apex Tool Group – Regional Manager
903 Racetrack Rd
Abbottstown PA, 17331
717-451-8281