Senior Planner

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Performs work of considerable difficulty in the administration and enforcement of the Brown County Land Division and Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 21 of the Brown County Code), Brown County Urban Service Area Water Quality Management Plan, and Water Quality Management grants, including the review of subdivisions, sewer service extensions, and environmental impacts. Assists with the development of the Brown County Comprehensive Plan and community comprehensive plans, updates to and administration of the Farmland Preservation Program, community park & recreation plans, and the Brown County All Hazards Mitigation Plan in compliance with the Wisconsin Comprehensive Planning Law and Wisconsin State Statutes.

Provides planning-related local assistance services to communities. Performs related work as required. Essential Duties Administer land use planning programs related to the Brown County Land Division and Subdivision Ordinance as it relates to review and approval of subdivision plats, certified survey maps, land division variances, violations, and updates to the Land Division and Subdivision Ordinance tied to Brown County Code Chapter 21.

Administer natural resource planning programs related to the Brown County Urban Service Area Water Quality Management Plan as it relates to urban area wastewater facility planning, sanitary sewer extensions, large onsite systems, areawide water quality planning, sewer service area amendments, environmentally sensitive area amendments, providing technical assistance to the public, and updates to the Brown County Sewage Plan. Assist Brown County departments and communities with the development and update of comprehensive plans in compliance with the Wisconsin Comprehensive Planning Law, park & recreation plans, and the Brown County All Hazards Mitigation Plan.

Facilitate the Brown County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit related to the Clean Water Act and EPA requirements for water quality tied to Brown County Codes 40 and 41. Facilitate an annual recurring Water Quality Management Grant, obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, that reimburses certain staff expenses related to water quality. Act as liaison with Brown County Zoning, Property Listing, Facility and Park Management, Department of Public Works, and Corporation Counsel Offices.

Assist Brown County towns and villages with land use problems including answering zoning questions, conducting public meetings, and assisting with GIS mapping and data needs. General grant writing and administration tasks. Establish and maintain electronic and paper records and files. Provide information and answer questions via emails, phone calls, and/or personal contacts. Receive review fees that reimburse certain expenses related to plats, certified survey maps, environmentally sensitive area amendments, sewer service area amendments, and water quality management reviews.

Promote and provide education regarding planning, land use, and development best management practices and goals and objectives of the Brown County Comprehensive Plan.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer/various software including but not limited to;
Geographic Information System (GIS) software (Arc Pro, ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Portal), Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and software, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power point, One Note, Publisher) Adobe Pro Engineering scale Calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 40 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, sitting, and driving. Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, and reaching. Communicating orally in a clear manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.

Withstanding temperature changes in the work environment. Ability to tolerate exposure to cold, heat, noise,…