Land Use Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Land Use Administrator oversees the enforcement and administration of St. Croix County’s land use and environmental ordinances, including but not limited to General Zoning, Sanitary, Lower St. Croix Riverway, Shoreland, Floodplain, Nonmetallic Mining, and Land Division. This position provides leadership and supervision to Land Use Planners and Land Use Technicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
– Administers St. Croix County’s land use-related ordinances, including but not limited to General Zoning, Sanitary, Lower St. Croix Riverway, Shoreland, Floodplain, Nonmetallic Mining, and Land Division, ensuring consistency with each ordinance’s purpose and intent.
– Provides leadership and supervision for Division staff, including hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work, and conducting performance evaluations. Offers coaching and counseling to support employee development and recommends transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
– Issues land use and sanitary permits in accordance with applicable ordinances.
– Reviews sanitary soil tests and conducts infield soil verifications.
– Inspects new and existing private sanitary systems and monitors correction of ordinance violations.
– Updates and maintains official zoning maps.
– Communicates requirements of zoning laws and regulations to the public, real estate professionals, local municipalities, etc.
– Participates in conducting code enforcement actions; receives reports or complaints of potential ordinance code violations; inspects alleged violation sites; documents conditions observed; determines if conditions are in compliance with code; issues violation notices as warranted; issues orders for correction of ordinance code violations; verifies accomplishment of corrections; initiates appropriate enforcement action in cases of non-compliance.
– Prepares documents and staff reports for Community Development Committee, Board of Adjustment, local municipalities, and the County Board.
– Collaborates with other County departments, local municipalities, and building inspectors to provide consistent messaging and ensure code compliance.
– Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
– Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, planning, geography, public administration or related field.
– Minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience working in planning and zoning.
– Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
– Must have a valid driver’s license.
– Private On-site Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) certification, within six (6) months of hire.
– Certified Soil Tester (CST) license, within one (1) year of hire.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
– GIS/Mapping software
– Stormwater Reviews
– Land Surveying
– Erosion Control Inspector Credential
Expected Pay Range: $81,668 – $92,394/year
Full Pay Range: $81,661 – $113,776/year
Department: Community Development
FTE: 1.0
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Deadline Note: