Code Enforcement Officer (LURM)

Walworth County; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth County is seeking a knowledgeable professional to enforce erosion control, zoning and shoreland ordinances. The role issues or denies permits, conducts on-site inspections, and administers the Private Sewage System and Sanitation Ordinance in line with Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Responsibilities include reviewing variances, parcel adjustments, and hearings prep, plus engaging with town officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or formal preparation equivalent to a 4-year program; two to three years of relevant experience.
• Experience with legal terminology as it relates to legal descriptions; ability to work with regulatory terminology.
• Proven ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the public regarding permits, variances, land divisions, violations, and development criteria.
• Review, issue, or deny zoning, erosion control, and sanitary permits.
• Perform on-site inspections and administer private sewage system requirements.
• Review Board of Adjustments and zoning applications; prepare hearing-ready files.
• Attend public meetings and interact with town officials and planning bodies.

Skills

Public communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2–3 years relevant experience

Tools

Online GIS

Measuring tools

Soil testing equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for enforcing the Erosion Control, Zoning and Shoreland Zoning Ordinances for Walworth County via the issuance or denial of permits and pursuance of violations in accordance with County Ordinances. This position also exists to enforce and administer the Walworth County Private Sewage System and Sanitation Ordinance as well as the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SCHEDULE

• Days: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Hours Per Shift: 8
• Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
• Position FTE: 1.00

Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical assistance to the public through phone calls, meetings, and appointments concerning permits, variances, land divisions, violations, land use issues and development criteria pertaining to Walworth County Ordinances and other regulations.
• Review, issue, or deny a variety of county permits, including zoning, erosion control, and sanitary permits.
• Perform on-site inspections.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all agency staff.
• Review farm separation, lot line adjustments, and parcel split applications.
• Review Board of Adjustments applications for accuracy and completeness when applicable.
• Review conditional use and rezone files/applications to be set up for hearing when applicable.
• Participate in pre-application conferences for projects.
• Meet with town officials, planning commissions, and other public bodies to give information related to county ordinances and processes.
• Conduct on-site inspections of private sewage systems and soil evaluations.
• Review soil evaluation reports to make sure they are complete and meet the requirements of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Review/issue Sanitary permit applications to ensure Wisconsin Administrative Code requirements are met.
• Complete Final Inspection Reports for all private sewage systems inspected.
• Administer the Wisconsin Fund Grant Program.
• Draft correspondence regarding general code requirements, code interpretations, violation orders, etc.
• Attend Board of Adjustment, County Zoning Agency and/or County Board meetings as deemed necessary.
• Investigate ordinance violations or complaints. Issue ordinance violation citations and testify in trials.
• Manage/maintain violation files.
• Respond to questions from the public via the telephone and in person.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or formal preparation equivalent to a 4-year program, and two to three years of relevant prior experience. Proven experience in ability to work with mathematical concepts as well as the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Proven experience with legal terminology as it relates to legal descriptions. Previous experience working with legal, regulatory and technical terminology.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Proof of minimum liability auto insurance coverage.
• Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Inspectors License/ Certification (preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire)
• Certified Soil Evaluator License/ Soil Tester Certification (preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire)
• Soil Erosion Inspector Certification (preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire)
• Certification through the State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce with continuing education (preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire)

INTERACTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.

DECISION MAKING

This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.

THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the county, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

• Online GIS Measuring Tape
• Telephone Architectural & Engineering Scale
• Calculator Camera
• Copy Machine Video Camera
• FAX Machine Soil Bucket Auger
• Personal Computer/Printer Topographic Maps
• Laser Level & Tripod Measuring Rod
• Munsell Color Chart Plat Books
• Aerial Photos Soil Map Interpretations
• Measuring Wheel Transit Level

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

TO INCLUDE

• Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
• Education & Experience Review
• Verification of Driver's License
• Oral Department Interview
• Reference Check
• Background Check
• Post Offer Physical Exam
• Drug Screen

Other job related tests may be required.