Land Use Enforcement Specialist/Assistant POWTS Inspector
About The Position
Shawano County is seeking a Land Use Enforcement Specialist/Assistant POWTS Inspector to assist in the administration and enforcement of County Ordinances and State Codes. This role involves providing information to the public, conducting on-site inspections, investigating violations, and issuing permits. A key responsibility includes performing private onsite wastewater treatment system (POWTS) installation inspections, reviewing soil tests, and approving sanitary permits. The position also supports the Zoning Administrator and Planning, Development & Zoning Committee, and may involve assisting in ordinance violation court cases and preparing various reports and documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Resource Management, Physical Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Soils, or a closely related field.
- One to two years of experience in land use regulations/planning, code enforcement, and related inspection work.
- Possession of a POWTS Inspector certification and Soil Tester certification, or the ability to obtain them within twelve (12) months of starting.
- A valid Wisconsin driver's license and adequate insurance as required by County Policy.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in administering Shawano County Code of Ordinances including Zoning, Land Division, Floodplain Zoning, Shoreland Wetland, Citation Authority, and POWTS.
- Reviewing applications for land use permits, POWTS, and other permits, and conducting necessary on-site inspections to ensure compliance.
- Assisting the public with questions regarding applicable department codes.
- Assisting in the review and processing of variances, conditional use permits, zoning amendments, and appeal requests.
- Providing information to the Planning, Development & Zoning Committee, County Board of Adjustment, town zoning committees, town officials, and State and Federal agencies.
- Serving as an advisor to the Zoning Administrator regarding Committee and Board of Adjustment issues.
- Attending public hearings and assisting in the compilation of data for public hearing actions.
- Assisting in the preparation of ordinance violation court cases by providing documentation and testifying in court as necessary.
- Communicating with town officials and property owners to resolve zoning/POWTS issues.
- Assisting in the preparation of various reports, statistics, maps, public hearing notices, plans, studies, ordinance revisions, application forms, and attending relevant meetings, workshops, and seminars.
- Maintaining files and records of permit applications, public hearing actions, maps, surveys, year-end reports, and other relevant information.
- Assisting with the POWTS maintenance program by answering questions and determining septic system compliance.
- Conducting on-site soil evaluations and inspections of POWTS installations.
- Assisting with special plans, studies, and reports, and advising the Zoning Administrator on implementation methods.
- Assisting with background studies, reports, analyses, and grant applications.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Nine (9) Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance including vision coverage
- Option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan
- County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
