Zoning Administrator

Seward County
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Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in your community?  Check out the available job below to be a part of the success of our county! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • We also provide vacation and sick leave, COVID-19 leave, paid holidays, and a floating holiday.

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Zoning Administrator

Seward County is accepting applications for the position of a Zoning Administrator! This is a Regular part-time (30 hours per week) position.

This is a responsible, highly skilled technical position under the supervision of the Board of Commissioners, with review through annual work plan and budget review. An employee in this class is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and personal initiative within the framework of established policies and guidelines. This position is responsible for inspecting, investigating, and enforcing local, state, and federal zoning laws and regulations pertaining to zoning for Seward County.

Starting wage: $25.76 or more per hour, depending on experience. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Zoning Administrator directs the overall management of the Zoning Department, including the following:

  • Develops goals and objectives for county planning and development.
  • Administers and enforces zoning and subdivision regulations.
  • Reviews plats and construction plans and specifications.
  • Processes applications and issues building permits.
  • Prepares and manages the Zoning Department budget.
  • Inspects properties as necessary.
  • Prepares, presents, and files monthly and annual reports.
  • Schedules Planning Commission meetings, prepares notices and agendas.
  • Maintains the legal records of the County Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment.
  • Presents proposals to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Board of Commissioners.
  • Coordinates and assists in the review of Floodplain applications for insurance purposes.
  • Works with banks, title companies and state and local authorities to assist county residents with zoning and development permits, subdivision plats, and surveys.
  • Assists the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners in amendments to zoning regulations and Comprehensive Plan.
  • Maintains, verifies, and updates the accuracy of the location of property access points for the county E-911 addressing system.
  • Keeps record of all subdivisions and incorporates appropriate changes to the official county base map, and Beacon online mapping system.
  • Requests new address assignments from GeoComm.
  • Handles public relations, including advising property owners of applicable zoning
  • Collects fees for permits, issues receipts, and provides an accounting of all funds received.

OTHER NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Ability to work with other departments and assist as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Maintain a working knowledge of all zoning rules, regulations, and statutes.
  • Possess the ability to make on-site visual inspections and apply results to established rules and regulations, including the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
  • Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with private contractors, developers, the public, and government officials.
  • Knowledge of common computer software applications and ability to learn more.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  • Knowledge of building and zoning regulations and notice procedures.
  • College coursework in agriculture, zoning, planning, and building, including or the ability to obtain the applicable training/education within a reasonable time.
  • Experience in preparing and managing an annual budget.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduation from high school or GED
  • Must be able to legally work in the United States.
  • Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate county vehicle.
  • Must be able to lift twenty pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

  •  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing, cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. Must have the ability to lift a minimum of Twenty (20) pounds.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Successfully complete the yearly training sessions conducted by NPZA and NACO.
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