Job Description
Environmental, Planning & Zoning Planning Technician Environmental, Planning & Zoning
Department: Environmental, Planning and Zoning FLSA Status: Non Exempt
A full-time Environmental, Planning & Zoning Planning Technician position is available in the Environmental, Planning & Zoning Department. Based on the education and experience, will determine the level of the position (Technician III or IV)
Technician III: Performs intermediate technical work. Assists in the administration of several land use programs and ordinances aimed at protecting the public’s health, safety, and general welfare. Review and issue zoning permits, conduct investigations to ensure compliance with regulations, assist in enforcement of land use ordinances, and review of land division proposals for compliance. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Deputy Planning & Zoning Administrator.
Technician IV: Performs intermediate technical work. Responsible for administering several land use programs and ordinances aimed at protecting the public’s health, safety, and general welfare. Review and issue zoning permits, conduct investigations to ensure compliance with regulations, assist in enforcement of land use ordinances, and review of land division proposals for compliance. Responsible for researching, analyzing, and preparing reports. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Environmental, Planning and Zoning Administrator.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The below listed statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate information both written and orally to all individuals.
Ability to conduct research for reports and develop recommendations.
Ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision.
Knowledge of comprehensive Land Use laws and rules.
Ability to make adjustments to work in order to coordinate efforts with others, ensuring consistency.
Knowledge of maintaining a Land Use Geographic Information System (GIS).
Ability to interpret regulations, requirements, and activities and effectively provide explanation to individuals, officials, and the general public.
Ability to maintain patience, confidence, and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Ability to impartially evaluate different sides of controversial issues.
Knowledge of the principles of environmental and land use programs.
Knowledge of computer software sufficient for database and spreadsheet operations.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Land Use, or a related natural resources science field, and 1 year of related experience in Planning, Code Enforcement, and/or Erosion Control; OR
High School diploma and 3 years of related experience in Planning, Code Enforcement, and/or Erosion Control; OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
Requires the incumbent to work inside, outside, on uneven ground, alone, with others, around others, and have contact with the public.
Incumbent may be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, gases, noise, heat, cold, wetness, humidity, marked changes in temperature, chemicals, and moving objects.
Activities that occur continuously are preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities, organizational and interpersonal skills, concentration, and time management.
Activities that occur frequently are walking, sitting, standing, use of both feet, using your fingers for fine manipulation, talking, hearing, using near and far vision, problem solving using analytical ability, communicating both verbally and in writing, creativity, and working with interruptions.
Activities that occur occasionally are handling, using depth perception, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Activities that occur infrequently are twisting, climbing staircases, reaching straight, above, or below shoulder level individually or at the same time, and carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Other Requirements
The incumbent may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, incumbent must properly store the not public data according to the provisions Ch. 13. If a new work assignment requires access to not public data, the incumbent is permitted to access not public data for the work assignment purposes only. Any access to not public data must be strictly limited to the data necessary to complete the work assignment and after the assignment is completed, the employee’s work assignment no longer requires access.
Minimum Qualifications
Salary/Benefits : Salary range is $26.41-$39.60 per hour plus health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday pay and many other voluntary benefits.
Contact information:
Sarah Pint
Le Sueur County Human Resources
88 South Park Avenue
Le Center, MN. 56057
Telephone: (507) 357-8579 | Fax: (507) 357-8607
Email: hr@lesueurcounty.gov
Open until filled. Reviewing applications August 11, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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