What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner (LURM) position at Walworth County?
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for analyzing the development goals and objectives of the county's local units of government and citizens to develop and implement land use plans and County Ordinances to accomplish those goals and objectives within the guidelines of sound planning principles. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting the public in the petition process for rezone and conditional use proposals from initial contact through the hearing and decision before the County Zoning Agency and County Board.
SUPERVISION
The person in this position acts in a lead role. This position will serve as an expert to other program areas including zoning and conservation. Responsibilities include training and advising employees in the previously described program areas.
SCHEDULE
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hours Per Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
Position FTE: 1.00
Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties that may be assigned.
Assist with the development of and updates to land use plans to aid in the orderly growth of the county while preserving its natural resources base by working with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC).Work closely with the various divisions of the Land Use & Resource Management Department, as well as federal & state agencies when applicable to assure implementation of adopted plans, ordinances, and applicable laws.
Provide input on the interpretation of County Ordinances to the department’s Zoning/Conservation Plat Review and Sanitation divisions .
Assist in the creation of County Ordinances affecting land use including the Subdivision Control/Zoning Ordinance, Renewable Energy, and Telecommunications Towers Ordinance.
Assist in the development and interpretation of the County Land Use Plans for the county, public, County Zoning Agency, and other departments. These plans include: the Regional Land Use Plan, County Land Use Plan, Natural Areas and Critical Species Habitat Protection and Management Plan, County Park and Open Space Plan, Farmland Preservation Plan, Sewer Service Plans, and Town Land Use Plans.
Direct the public in the petition process for rezone and conditional use proposals from initial contact through the hearing and decision before the County Zoning Agency and County Board.
Assist in the establishment of an agenda for public hearings and decision meetings before the County Zoning Agency.
Set up the County Board room for County Zoning Agency meetings.
Attend County Board meetings to provide details of County Zoning Agency decisions to the County Board.
Review project submittals and prepare planning reports on all development proposals.
Discuss and add input from the Zoning, Conservation, and Sanitation division staff to the planning reports for rezone and conditional use petitions.
Review and address public response letters based on applications consistent with the various county ordinances for compliance (Stormwater, Erosion Control, Non-Metallic Mining, Subdivision, and Zoning).
Hold pre-application meetings with rezone & conditional use applicants, engineers, attorneys, county staff, and/or town officials. Provide detailed information on the effect of ordinance requirements and the comprehensive plan on development proposals. Discuss potential outcomes for proposed rezone requests. Review project plans for completeness and accuracy. Provide input on development proposals creating a better project plan, meeting county ordinance requirements.
Facilitate the public hearing and decision meeting process for rezones, conditional uses, and ordinance amendments before the County Zoning Agency. Advise the County Zoning Agency and County Board if a development proposal is in conformance with the Regional and County Land Use Plans.
Estimate rezone and conditional use review process costs for establishment of a fee schedule approved by the County Zoning Agency.
Answer general questions regarding the rezone and conditional use process from the general public.
Interpret conditions placed on conditional use approvals by County Zoning Agency for the Zoning, Conservation, and Sanitation divisions.
Review development proposals and prepare reports that check for compliance with adopted land use plans and ordinances.
Conduct enforcement on large Conditional Use Projects for compliance.
Assist in the preparation and state certification of the county’s Farmland Preservation Plan, Farmland Preservation Zoning Ordinance, and Farmland Preservation zoning maps.
Prepare reports for the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Prepare and present staff reports on sewer service area amendments to the Walworth County Land Conservation Committee.
Administer the compilation and dissemination of resource inventories and maps used in the preparation and implementation of county plans and ordinances.
Administer the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in the Land Management Department.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree or formal preparation equivalent to a 4-year program, and five to seven years of relevant prior experience. Proven experience in ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages as well as ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts to calculate area, circumference, volume, and /or land measures. Experience in GIS application and aerial photo interpretation is also required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Driver's License.
Proof of minimum liability auto insurance coverage.
Interactions and Communications
Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Ability to carry out enforcement actions, when needed to resolve ordinance violations and mediate resolution.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies, procedures, precedents, and ordinances; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices.
Tools & Equipment Used
Telephone Calculator
Copy Machine FAX Machine
Personal Computer/Printer GIS
Bachelor's degree or formal preparation equivalent to a 4-year program, and five to seven years of relevant prior experience. Proven experience in ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages as well as ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts to calculate area, circumference, volume, and /or land measures. Experience in GIS application and aerial photo interpretation is also required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Driver's License.
Proof of minimum liability auto insurance coverage.
Interactions and Communications
Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Ability to carry out enforcement actions, when needed to resolve ordinance violations and mediate resolution.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies, procedures, precedents, and ordinances; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices.
Tools & Equipment Used
Telephone Calculator
Copy Machine FAX Machine
Personal Computer/Printer GIS
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Experience Review
Verification of Driver's License
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
I – Salaried Exempt Employees
I – Salaried Exempt Employees
BARGAINING UNIT: Salaried Exempt Employees
DATE: January 1, 2019
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:
15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
DATE: January 1, 2019
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:
15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service
- may be considered for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on continuous related experience per Ord. Sec. 15-515 (e)
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & the employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vison Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & the employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vison Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:
Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
Salary : $50,000