Zoning Technician

The duties of the full‑time Zoning Technician include an extensive amount of computer operation and dealing with the public. The position requires effective written and oral communication skills for advising applicants of necessary permits, setbacks and other code requirements and/or directing them to the proper agency for other determinations; dealing with code violations; working with maintaining the rural address system and issuing new numbers;

maintaining accurate and complete records; making zoning, violation and land use field inspections; and will be responsible for the maintenance reporting of sewer systems and holding tanks within the county; and for the administration of the Wisconsin Fund sewer grant program. The position requires the ability to interact effectively with the public, building and plumbing contractors, various departments and agencies within the county, and the ability to enforce the necessary codes and ordinances.

Required to attend meetings outside of regular office hours on a regular basis. Occasional travel outside of the County for meetings and training.

• Perform field inspections on construction projects and properties to measure setbacks and check for violations or compliance with local or state zoning codes, including assessment of construction projects and uses of buildings or land.
• Issue rural address system numbers and perform field inspections to verify their accuracy.
• Manage the system for maintenance reporting of sewer systems and holding tanks within the county; mail pumping report/maintenance report notices; refer delinquent property owners for legal prosecution.
• Manage the Wisconsin Fund sewer grant program, including providing information, screening potential applicants, processing applications, record keeping, submission, and fund distribution.
• Interview and assist applicants for the preparation of applications and for the issuance of various zoning/building permits, conditional use permits, variances and subdivisions.
• Work with and maintain computerized indexing system and permit records.
• Research and record data from permit files to gather information to be utilized on county’s land records information system; assist with computerization of the department.
• Compile and prepare statistical reports.
• Use and apply the information from topographic, wetland, floodplain, and zoning maps.
• Attend committee meetings and public hearings; and record minutes.
• Compose and prepare letters, memos, reports, legal documents and related material; reply to general inquiries and correspondence.
• Investigate complaints regarding ordinance violations; initiate enforcement actions when appropriate; attempt resolution of complaints; prepare reports and documentation of action taken; refer to and assist the Corporation Counsel with enforcement of orders.
• Furnish information to clients and applicants, schedule appointments, file management, and process incoming/outgoing mail.
• Sort, index and file records and materials relevant to the zoning department.
• Compile data and information to assist in the completion of reports, special studies and various projects.
• Prepare a variety of weekly and monthly reports.
• Set up and assemble folders for new cases, clients and complaints.
• Keep appraised of the various laws, regulations, policies and program procedures relating to the department.
• Review and issue Land Division and Subdivision applications submitted to the department.
• Maintain computer system of outside clients to access program and trouble shoot.
• Receipt payments into the computer system.
• And such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum of one year of college or technical school
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable working knowledge of modern office equipment, including extensive computer knowledge.
• Cash handling…