A long-time employee in the Beach Haven Construction and Zoning Departments will be calling it a career at the end of next month.

Mary Ivancich serves as a technical assistant, a job that entails numerous responsibilities, said Sean MacCotter, construction official. She guides contractors and homeowners through the permitting process for construction jobs whether they be minor alterations or a major development.

“We have a very busy office,” said MacCotter. “We process about 500 construction permits a year.”

He said Ivancich has to go over ordinances and building subcodes with each applicant.

“Mary is 83 and is very remarkable.” said MacCotter. “She’s old school through and through but very courteous with each…