Water Resources & Permitting Specialist

Washington County; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Washington County in West Bend, WI, seeks a Water Resources Assistant to support permit work ensuring compliance with sanitary, stormwater, zoning, and land division regulations. The role also provides front-line support for park facilities and event spaces, including booking and rental processes.

The position involves coordinating conservation programs, issuing permits, processing inquiries, and maintaining permit records.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Wisconsin driver's license and related field knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers navigating regulation with POWTS, erosion control, stormwater, land division, shoreland, wetlands, and floodplain zoning; implements provisions.
• Coordinates conservation programs and reports (MS4, Clean Sweep, Tree Program, Wildlife Damage & Abatement).
• Reviews and issues permits; ensures compliance with state/county codes; may conduct GPS surveys or field inspections.
• Processes park permits and Park pass collection; serves as contact for Subdivision Land Division Permitting.
• Prepares Land Use and Planning Committee agendas and reports; maintains permit data bases and quarterly state reporting.
• Assists with rental facilities/events including payments, inquiries, contracts, marketing graphics, newsletters, and reservations.
• Performs other duties and emergency response as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Natural Resources, Hydrology, Conservation, Soils, Engineering, GIS, Planning or related field

Job description

Washington County in West Bend, WI, seeks a Water Resources Assistant to support permit work ensuring compliance with sanitary, stormwater, zoning, and land division regulations. The role also provides front-line support for park facilities and event spaces, including booking and rental processes.

The position involves coordinating conservation programs, issuing permits, processing inquiries, and maintaining permit records.