Zoning & Permitting Compliance Inspector

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

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.