Zoning Technician

Oneida County is accepting applications for a full-time Zoning Technician with the Planning & Zoning Department. This full-time position will work primarily at the Minocqua location.

JOB DUTIES: This position assists the public in completion and issuing of a variety of permits, performs field inspections, issues citations, investigates complaints, provides written reports, assists with zoning violation enforcement, inspects septic systems and performs office work.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified individuals must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

- Bachelor degree in Planning, Soils, Land Surveying, Environmental Sciences, Resource Management, Plumbing, Legal Land Descriptions or related field, and two years direct work experience in one of the above areas OR

- Associates degree and four years direct work experience in the one of the above areas OR

- High School degree (or equivalent) and six years work experience in one of the above areas.

The ideal candidate currently holds or would be able to obtain a POWTS (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Inspector) certification within six months of hire, and would be able to obtain a Wisconsin Certified Soil Tester certification within one year of hire. Qualified individuals must also have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable vehicle, knowledge of computers and GIS technology, ability to work independently and an understanding of local, county, state and federal zoning laws.

WAGES AND BENEFITS: Starting 2025 wage rate of $27.27 to $28.83 per hour plus excellent benefits including affordable health insurance, monetary incentives for waiver of health coverage, Wisconsin Retirement System benefits and a PTO (Paid Time Off) package with the ability to carry unused PTO into future years. Mileage reimbursement available.

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with a ½ hour unpaid lunch, with some flexibility provided.

HOW TO APPLY: Full job description and required Oneida County application available at www.oneidacountywi.gov. Completed application, resume and any college transcripts should be mailed to Oneida County LRES, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to jlueneburg@oneidacountywi.gov.

Deadline to apply is Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.27 - $28.83 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $29