Deputy Zoning Administrator

Vilas County requires that all applicants fill out our application. It can be found on our website at www.workforvilascounty.com

Job Summary:

The Vilas County Deputy Zoning Administrator is responsible for assisting the Zoning Administrator with permitting, enforcement, and inspection responsibilities as well as the general operations of the Vilas County Zoning Office. The Deputy performs duties which can involve some independent judgment and initiative within policy guidelines established by the County Board and Zoning Administrator. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the Zoning Administrator, Assistant Zoning Administrator and the Zoning & Planning Committee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interprets and enforces and assists Zoning Administrator and Assistant Zoning Administrator with interpretation and enforcement of the following Vilas County ordinances:

• General Zoning Ordinance * Metallic Mining Ordinance

• Shoreland Ordinance * Non‐metallic Mining Ordinance

• Private Sewage System Ordinance * Wireless Communications Ordinance

• Subdivision Ordinance * Floodplain Zoning Ordinance

• Highway Setback Ordinance * Vilas County Comprehensive Plan

• Recycling Ordinance

2. Reviews zoning, shoreland alteration, and other permit applications for compliance with applicable ordinances, statues, and administrative code and issues/denies permits.

3. Conducts on-site inspections as required for zoning, shoreland alteration, and other permit applications prior to issuance/denial.

4. Performs private on-site wastewater treatment system (POWTS) installation inspections.

5. Investigates complaints and proceeds with follow-up and enforcement actions. This includes recommending the issuance of zoning citations and assisting the Zoning Administrator with cooperative effort between the Zoning Office and the Corporation Counsel on prosecution of alleged zoning violations.

6. Provides information to the public on County ordinances, state land use laws and regulations, and other zoning related issues. This includes answering and responding to telephone calls,

7. Provides information and assistance to the public in preparing permit applications, re-zoning requests, conditional use permit applications, and other formal submissions to the Zoning Office.

8. Reviews, advises, and assists with the development of restoration plans.

9. Reviews, approves, advises, and assists with the development of mitigation plans. This includes inspection and follow up after issuance.

10. Assists Zoning Administrator, as needed, with general operations of the Zoning Office which can include helping to prepare monthly and annual progress reports; helping in the administration of annual budgets; helping to ensure office compliance with all County programs, policies, and procedures; maintaining zoning maps, charts, plans, and other graphic materials; cooperating and coordinating with various local, state, and federal agencies on zoning, sanitary and land use matters; and reviewing ordinances and policies as they are applied in practice and recommending solutions for areas of concern.

11. Interprets and locates legal descriptions and parcel numbers.

12. All other duties as assigned.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

A. Education/Knowledge:

2 year degree is required; 4 Year College Degree Preferred in Planning/zoning or related field

B. Licensure/Certification:

Required Valid WI driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and a vehicle that allows year round access to sites throughout Vilas County

• POWTS (Plumbing II) license (within six months of hire)
• Certified soil tester’s license (CSTM) (within six months of hire)

Required Work Experience:

In addition to Education/Licensure One to three years’ work experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION:

· Thorough knowledge of zoning, land use, and POWTS ordinances, laws, regulations, systems and practices.

· Knowledge of building construction techniques, codes, and specifications.

· Knowledge of earth moving, erosion control and landscaping requirements, designs, techniques and practices.

· Ability to communicate politely and effectively orally and in writing in all parts of the job with other employees, officials and members of the general public.

· Knowledge of groundwater management and well code specifications.

· Ability to read and interpret construction sketches, sanitary system design plans, legal descriptions, deeds, wetland maps, soil maps, state forms applicable to Zoning & Planning Department business, plot plans, ordinances, statutes, technical reports and manuals, and survey maps.

· Ability to properly use tools such as sight levels, slope meters, soil augers, levels, and tape measures.

· Ability to properly use contemporary office equipment and software, including but not limited to department-specific programs.

· Ability to work independently (without constant supervision and specific assignments) and cooperatively with others, to organize and prioritize tasks and duties, exercise judgment and effectively utilize authority, and to work in a stressful and adversarial environment.

· Complies with applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, established County procedures and accepted professional standards.

· Knowledge of interagency permitting requirements such as Department of Safety and Professional Services, Department of Natural Resources, US Army Corps of Engineers and EPA.

· Personal and professional integrity and ability to work well with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Work environment entails a mixture of indoor/office work and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

· Outdoor work in extremely hot or cold temperatures, rainy, snowy, or windy conditions is required.

· Work-related travel within and outside of the County is required on a regular basis.

· Outdoor work environments include but are not limited to active construction sites with close proximity to moving machinery, working alongside moving traffic on roads, and unimproved sites which may include waterfront, heavy forest, wetland, and steep slopes.

· Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds is required on a regular basis.

· Sitting, standing, walking and climbing up hills, into and out of trenches, and over obstructions is required.

· Squatting, crouching, kneeling or bending may be required on a regular basis.

· Repetitive hand and foot movements are required.

· Pushing, pulling, and reaching above the shoulder is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.83 - $31.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32