Washburn County Now Accepting Applications For Zoning Administrator

SHELL LAKE, WI — Washburn County is seeking applications for a Zoning Administrator.

The Zoning Administrator is the principal staff person responsible for enforcing the Washburn County Zoning Ordinances and related state and federal regulations, including but not limited to:

Comprehensive Zoning
Shore Land Zoning
Subdivision Control
Floodplain Zoning
Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Regulation
Nonmetallic Mining

The Zoning Administrator is the first line of contact for all land use permit applications.

The Zoning Administrator:

Assists Applicants
Issues Permits
Conducts Enforcement Actions
Educates the Public about the Requirements of the Washburn County Zoning Code

Additionally, the Zoning Administrator assists the County Zoning Committee, the County Board, and County Board of Adjustment and other administrative departments as needed.

The Zoning Administrator performs administrative, professional, regulatory, and technical work related to the County’s land use and development review process.

The Zoning Administrator shall administer the ordinances, rules, and regulations literally and shall not have the power to permit any land development that is not in conformance with the applicable laws. The position requires considerable judgement and tact in literal administration and enforcement.

Educational requirements include:

Four-year degree with training in land records and/or physical sciences.
Three to five years land use administration experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator’s license, certified soil tester, and POWTS inspector license are required.

Starting salary range is $38.39 – $53.79/hr DOQ, plus excellent benefits.

For an application, contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at: