Marathon County
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WHO WE ARE:
Marathon County Conservation Planning and Zoning (CPZ) Department’s mission is to protect our community’s land and environment. We believe that the economic strength and vitality of our community is dependent on the quality of our resources. We work toward our mission using leadership, accountability, community engagement, and collaboration to promote thoughtful and deliberate use of resources and innovative solutions. Our county government is highly regarded and contributes to a high quality of life by:
- ensuring public safety;
- protecting natural resources;
- preparing for emergency and disaster responses;
- protecting vulnerable populations;
- creating and maintaining a high quality infrastructure for transportation;
- providing education and fostering economic development; and
- using process improvement techniques to improve public services.
Eligible Marathon County employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and a range of excellent benefits, including:
- Pay for performance system
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System defined benefit plan
- Post-employment health plan
- Income continuation insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO plan) and paid holiday time off
- 457 deferred compensation plans
- Flexible spending account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
- Life insurance
- Educational reimbursement program
- Employee recognition programs and a positive workplace culture
POSITION SUMMARY:
Employee will provide professional and technical information and support to Marathon County landowners in completing applications for and ensuring compliance with the Marathon County Zoning Ordinances, including the General Zoning Code, Shoreland, Shoreland-Wetland, and Floodplain Ordinance, and the Land Division Ordinance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, conservation, or closely related major; OR an Associate degree in natural resources with equivalent experience OR any equivalent combination of closely related education and/or work experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of a driver’s license and a driving record that meets County standards
Flexible Start Date. Individuals in the process of finishing their degree are encouraged to apply.
Marathon County will work with the successful applicant to offer a flexible start date and onboarding options. Our goal is to have the applicant full time by mid to late May. We can consider flexible schedules/part-time options in March and April, provided the applicant can work at least 40 hours every two weeks.
Not sure about a full-time commitment? Complete this application and contact our office at 715-261-6000 to learn about 2022 LTE Positions.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Provides support to the zoning program by working with property owners to ensure compliance with County zoning ordinances by completing the following tasks:
- Advise permit applicants about the general requirements of Marathon County Ordinances, including general zoning, shoreland zoning, shoreland-wetland, floodplain, land division, and Private Onsite Waste Treatment Systems (POWTS).
- Assist with completion of permit applications; assist applicants with creating site plans for permits; refers permit applicants to permitting agencies when applicable.
- Clearly communicate all permitting options and requirements to applicants, both orally and in writing.
- Conduct on-site inspections of land to determine permit compliance, assesses impact on land use practices, and makes recommendations for appropriate land use practices.
- Provide exceptional customer service to Marathon County residents seeking relevant permits.
- Prepare a variety of maps using Marathon County online mapping sources.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Understands the County’s and department’s mission, core values, plans, and priorities for the future.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with public, federal, state, local agency staff, and other professionals, while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
- Knowledge or ability to learn Marathon County Zoning Ordinances and related town, state, and federal ordinances, Wisconsin Code books, research documents, professional literature, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
- Skill in active listening, giving full attention to what others are saying, and taking appropriate action.
- Ability to investigate potential violations and work with other staff to resolve issues.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to learn to prepare reports and present facts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict; including the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in critical and /or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.
- Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing five to ten pounds. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some field work will require the ability to exert moderate physical activity, including walking on uneven ground and squatting. Tasks may involve occasional exposure to construction site hazards and/or adverse weather conditions.
- Skill in using a computer for e-mail, calendaring, basic word processing, and data entry.
- Knowledge and skill using Geographic Information System (GIS) and software, helpful but not required.