Wetland And Drainage Coordinator

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Position:Wetland and Drainage Coordinator
Department:County Zoning Office
Location:Cambridge, MN
Job Type:Full-time (40 hours per week)
Work Schedule:Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work Setting:On-site; regular in-person attendance required
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation:Teamsters Local 320 Courthouse

Compensation

• Expected 2026 Hiring Range: $30.36 – $32.37 per hour ($63,148.80 – $67,329.60 annually), depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
• Full Range: $30.36 – $39.23 per hour ($63,148.80 – $81,598.40 annually), with the potential for additional longevity-based pay.

Application Requirements
The hiring manager for this position requires applicants to complete all sections of the online application, including the Work Experience and Education section(s), and attach a resume. Applications that are incomplete or missing required documents will not be considered.

Posting Details

• Posted:
  Friday, August 14, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  Monday August 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  AA/EEO

Application and Selection Process
Following the Final date to receive applications, Human Resources will review all submitted applications. Applicants whose qualifications meet the position requirements will be contacted by email with information regarding the next steps in the selection process.

Interviews for this position will be conducted in-person on Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026. If selected for the position, the successful candidate must be available to begin employment on Monday, Sept 14, 2026, to attend a required off-site, in-person training scheduled for Sept 14-18, 2026.

Please note:Emails from Isanti County Human Resources may occasionally be filtered into junk or spam folders. Applicants are encouraged to monitor these folders regularly to avoid missing important communication regarding their application status.

General Definition of Work

Performs professional and technical work primarily administering the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and related wetland conservation activities for the County. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, conducting field inspections, determining compliance, coordinating with regulatory agencies, providing technical assistance, and supporting implementation of the County Water Plan and local watershed plans. The position also performs assigned responsibilities for administration, inspection, maintenance coordination, and recordkeeping of County public drainage systems under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103E.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator. Drainage activities are coordinated under the direction of the County Administrator or designee.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and applicable wetland regulations for the County; reviews applications and supporting documentation; determines applicability, exemptions, and compliance; and administers required application and approval process.
• Investigates complaints and suspected wetland violations; conducts field inspections; gathers and evaluates information; determines compliance with applicable requirements; and issues notices of non-compliance, citations, or other corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provides technical information and assistance to property owners, applicants, consultants, contractors, and local, state, and federal agencies regarding wetland regulations, applications, exemptions, compliance requirements, and related processes.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Technical Evaluation Panel and other regulatory agencies on wetland applications, site evaluations, compliance matters, and other activities required under the Wetland Conservation Act.
• Plans, facilitates, and participates in meetings and activities…