Deputy Zoning Administrator

Position Summary: The Vilas County Deputy Zoning Administrator is responsible for assisting the Zoning Administrator with permitting 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 under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the Zoning Administrator and the Zoning and Planning Committee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists Zoning Administrator with interpretation and enforcement of the County’s zoning, sanitary, subdivision, and non-metallic mining and highway setback ordinances. Enforcement duties include, but are not limited to, issuing zoning and sanitary permits, performing field inspections, investigating alleged or suspected ordinance violations and follow thru with them until completion, and reviewing permits to the Zoning Office to ensure compliance with ordinances and state codes.
2. Assists Zoning Administrator with cooperative effort between the Zoning Office and the Corporation Counsel on prosecution of alleged zoning violations.
3. 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, and helping to ensure office compliance with all County programs, policies, and procedures.
4. Provides information and recommendations to the Zoning Administrator on matters such as ongoing projects, alleged ordinance violations, office and field procedures, and amendments to applicable ordinances.
5. Assists Zoning Administrator with providing information to the public on county ordinances, state land use laws and regulations, and other zoning related issues.
6. Provides information and assistance to the public in preparing permit applications, re-zoning requests, and other formal submissions to the Zoning Office.
7. Assists Zoning Administrator with the maintenance of zoning maps, charts, plans, and other graphic materials.
8. Assists Zoning Administrator and in cooperating and coordinating with various local, state, and federal agencies on zoning and land use matters.
9. Reviews zoning permit applications and issues/denies permits.
10. Performs private on-site wastewater treatment system installation inspections.
11. Conducts on-site inspections and performing reviews for shore land alteration permit applications.
12. Investigates complaints and proceeds with follow up.
13. Develops restoration plans.
14. Recommends the issuance of zoning citations.
15. Reviews ordinances as they are applied daily in the field and recommending solutions for any areas of concern.
16. Interprets and locates legal descriptions and parcel numbers.
17. Answers the phone, returns calls.
18. Conducts mitigation follow up.
19. Maintains confidentiality regarding Zoning Office Operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• 4 year Degree in Planning/Zoning is preferred.
• Valid WI driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and a vehicle that allows year-round access to sites throughout Vilas County is required.
• POWTS (Plumbing II) license (within six months of hire) is required
• Certified soil tester’s license (CSTM) (within six months of hire) is required.
• In addition to education, 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.
• Thorough knowledge of zoning, land use, and sanitary ordinances, laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate politely and effectively in all parts of the job with other employees and officials and members of the general public.
• Knowledge of groundwater management and well code specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret plumber’s plans for installation of sanitary systems, construction sketches, legal descriptions, wetland maps, soil maps, state forms applicable to Zoning Office business, plot plans, and certified surveys.
• Ability to properly use tools such as sight levels, slope meters, soil augers, levels, and tape measures.
• Must be proficient in, and display: organization, prioritization, written and interpersonal communication, moderately difficult math skills, and knowledge and use of contemporary office procedures and equipment.
• Ability to work independently (without constant supervision and specific assignment) and cooperatively with others, 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.

Benefits: Exceptional medical insurance with Vilas County contributing to a HSA, WI Retirement, Life Insurance, paid holidays, PTO. County paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Dental and Vision Insurance also offered.

Please complete an employment application at www.workforvilascounty.com, attach your resume, and submit to: apply@vilascountywi.gov; fax: 715-479-3799.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, background check, and other potential pre-employment requirements.

This posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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