Zoning & Planning Compliance Manager

Wabasha County; Wabasha (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabasha County in Minnesota seeks a motivated professional to oversee zoning and solid waste enforcement. You will review permits, conduct on-site inspections, respond to inquiries, and supervise staff to ensure compliance with relevant codes and laws.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and at least three years of related experience. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning/environmental/natural sciences, public administration or related field, from a four-year college or university and three years related experience.
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles as they relate to soils and structure.
• Ability to read and interpret maps indicating contours, drainage and topographic features.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Knowledge of environmental practices relating to wetlands and other land use issues.
• Knowledge of public relations and ability to handle delicate situations with township and county officials as well as the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to interpret Ordinances, State Statutes, and applicable laws.
• Ability to treat the public in an ethical manner, showing neither favoritism nor discriminatory treatment.
• Ability to prioritize, to organize work on multiple projects, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, issues or rejects applications and plans for zoning permits and building permits, conditional use permits, rezoning requests, variances and subdivisions.
• Responds to informational inquiries from local officials, the general public, state agencies and legislative members to interpret zoning objectives and processes, environmental requirements, and public concerns regarding land uses.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state and County codes and laws; enforces zoning ordinances.
• Plans and organizes inspection and code enforcement program including determining departmental standard procedures and practices, setting up public hearings, determining priorities, interpreting codes, delegating duties, and reporting to the County Administrator.
• Supervises the performance of other departmental staff including training and instructing employees, making work assignments, monitoring work and conducting performance evaluations including recommendations for hiring, reprimands and terminations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Assume administrative authority for department functions.
• Prepare reports, annual budget, and monitor expenditures within the Department.
• Attend or assign duties to subordinates to schedule and attend Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment meetings.
• Attend Board of Commissioners meetings as required. Prepare information for the Board of Commissioners meetings regarding regulations, goals, department budgets, policies and requests for variances from regulation or policies that require review and action.
• Direct surveys, investigations, and studies of environmental issues and interpret the needs and progress to the County Board. Confer with developers, outside consultants and the public in regard to recycling, household hazardous wastes, land use planning and zoning.
• Direct the administration of the County (MN State) Building Code Ordinance utilizing a consulting Certified Building Inspector.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning/environmental/natural sciences, public administration or related field

Three years related experience

Knowledge of engineering principles (soils, structures)

Reading maps, plans and blueprints

Public relations and communication skills

Computer software proficiency

Ability to work independently

Interpreting ordinances and laws

Driver's license

Job description

Wabasha County in Minnesota seeks a motivated professional to oversee zoning and solid waste enforcement. You will review permits, conduct on-site inspections, respond to inquiries, and supervise staff to ensure compliance with relevant codes and laws.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and at least three years of related experience. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are required for success in this role.