Land Use/Sanitation Technician
Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Land Use/Sanitation Technician within our Land Resources and Environment department.
Sauk County is home to a vast array of lakes, rivers, and creeks with 22,000 acres of natural parks and open spaces that allow for 100 miles of biking, hiking, and walking. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to support local communities and be a part of the Land Resources and Environment team.
The purpose of the Land Use/Sanitation Technician is to perform professional work reviewing, interpreting, and enforcing zoning applications and codes and to provide technical information to the public on zoning, land use, non-metallic mining reclamation, and POWTS matters.
The Technician position is to perform the general duties and responsibilities assigned to the position; however, is not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to the position. This classification is an entry level class; employees may have only limited work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning the full range of job duties and tasks.
Essential Duties
- Provide technical information and assistance to the public and town officials concerning zoning, land division, shoreland, floodplain, POWTS, and non-metallic mining as well as permit and appeal processes, and other related land use regulations and processes.
- Investigate and respond to code compliance complaints by inspecting sites, collecting evidence, notifying landowners of violation and meeting with landowners to seek compliance; makes recommendations for corrective actions and sets deadlines. Issues citations in accordance with department policies and procedures and participate in court proceedings when necessary.
- Prepare and present reports, research, and information to management staff on zoning/planning related items.
- Enforce all County land development, zoning, shoreland, floodplain/wetland, non-metallic mining reclamation, uniform addressing, and POWTS ordinances under the direction and supervision of the Planning and Zoning Manager and/or Director.
- Review land use, shoreland, floodplain, and sanitary permit applications; determine if permit applications are complete and in regulatory compliance with federal, state, and county ordinances and laws and issues land use, sanitary and other related permits.
- Process conditional use permit, variance, special exception, appeals, rezoning (map amendment) applications; verify if the application is complete, prepare and present staff reports and findings of fact and recommendations to the Oversight Committee or Board of Adjustment; verify that conditions of approval are met.
- Administer non-metallic mining reclamation program by reviewing mine operation for code compliance, verify reclamation plans and amount and release of financial assurance; calculate financial assurance costs and monitor mine activity and reclamation; certify completed reclamation with supporting field investigation and report; and monitor all blasting.
- Conduct informational meetings for contractors, surveyors, local building inspectors, and septic pumpers regarding land use planning, and zoning and sanitary permits.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and local agencies, elected officials, and the public.
- Conduct field inspections, which include but are not limited to soil onsite, plumbing, shoreland, floodplain, wetland, private sewage systems and soil evaluations, and land use reviews to determine compliance with applicable County codes and ordinances; records the findings and results of on-site and field inspections made and of other official actions in files.
- Assist with the administration of the septic and holding tank maintenance program.
- Review soil test reports for compliance with applicable codes.
- Assist with grant programs and other private septic systems maintenance programs
- Assist in wetland, floodplain and zoning determinations; refer to WDNR staff or department management when necessary.
- Assist in the preparation of informational materials for office files and zoning ordinances.
- Assign fire numbers; prepare and install fire signs in compliance with the Rural Identification System Ordinance; coordinates such information with the Land Records Department and Emergency Management.
- Assist with the administration of the Land Use, Sanitary and other zoning related grant programs, including the assessment for eligibility, application preparation, submittal to the State/Federal Department, and the forwarding of received grant money to the appropriate entities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Working Hours
Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations.
Minimum Training and Education
Required:
Four (4) year degree in Resource Management, Soil Science, Planning or related field.
Two (2) years of experience comparable to that gained as a Land Use/Sanitation Technician in the application and implementation of local, state and
federal land use, zoning, non-metallic mining reclamation and POWTS
Licenses/Certifications:
Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Possession of or ability to obtain the following within one (1) year from hire date: Certified Soil Tester and Plumbing Inspector’s License
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
