What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoning Specialist position at Nicollet County, MN?
Salary : $29.64 - $42.97 Hourly
Location : St. Peter, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00331
Department : Property & Public Services
Division : Property Services
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
The Zoning Specialist plays a critical role in promoting orderly development in Nicollet County by developing, administering, and enforcing our zoning ordinance. Responsibilities include reviewing maps, zoning permit requests, and job sites. This position also interprets zoning policies, practices, and regulations for members of the public and other department staff.
DUTY FREQUENCY BAND / GRADE Reviews maps, zoning permit requests, and job sites to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
Weekly
55�Interprets zoning policies, practices, and regulations for the public and staff. Responds to inquiries on zoning-related matters.
Daily
15�Prepares a variety of zoning-related documents. Prepares and facilitates presentations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment.
Daily
15�Works with County residents to coordinate permit requirements with other areas in Public and Property Services.
Daily
15�Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
As requiredN / A
In order to be considered for this position, we require a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning or a related field and 2 years of planning experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. A valid driver's license is required.
Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including :
- Medical, dental, vision
- Pension plan for retirement
- Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 11.5 paid holidays
- Generous leave plans
- Public Sector Loan Forgiveness
- Free employee assistance plan service
Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE : If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and / or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning or a related field and two years of related work experience? Or, do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of this position?
How much experience do you have reviewing maps, zoning permit requests, and job sites to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances?
How much experience do you have interpreting zoning policies, practices, and regulations for the public and / or co-workers?
How much experience do you have with preparing zoning-related documents?
How much experience do you have in a job that requires knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations?
How much experience do you have in a job that requires you to provide customer service to the general public?
How much experience do you have in a job that requires you to enforce one or more of the following : rules, regulations, ordinances, or laws?
How much experience do you have in a job that requires you to explain complicated or technical information to others in a way that they can understand?
How much experience do you have working for an employer that is a city our county?
How would you describe your ability to perform computer work with various software applications?
How would you describe your skill level at basic math calculations?
How would you describe your ability to prepare a presentation?
How would you describe your public speaking skills?
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Salary : $30 - $43
