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NEOGOV · 16 hours ago

Code Enforcement Officer (LURM)

Elkhorn, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$31.37/hr - $41.10/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer for Walworth County, responsible for enforcing Erosion Control, Zoning, and Shoreland Zoning Ordinances. The role includes issuing permits, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with county regulations.

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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

Qualification

Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Inspectors LicenseCertified Soil Evaluator LicenseSoil Erosion Inspector CertificationLegal terminology experienceMathematical concepts applicationCommunication skillsDecision makingProblem solving