Environmental Programs Administrator

Environmental Programs Administrator

Environmental Services Department

Division: Environmental Planning & Zoning - Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult administrative and advanced technical work administering interpreting and enforcing local state and federal regulations County zoning and solid waste ordinances approving the design and inspection of septic systems coordinating communication between the County and homeowners and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Environmental Services Director. Departmental oversight is exercised over all personnel within the department and continuous supervision is exercised over all staff within the Environmental Programs division.

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 statements listed below 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

Departmental Duties

• Represents the Department in the absence of the Environmental Services Director and the Zoning Administrator.
• In the absences of the Zoning Administrator supervises manages and directs the activities of the department staff engaged in Planning & Zoning activities.
• Provides supervision and administration of all Code Enforcement Drainage Feedlot and Septic staff.
• Assists in the preparation and maintaining of the Septic Feedlot Solid Waste and SCORE budgets.
• Assists in the development and the implementation of policies and goals for the Department.
• Attends local regional and state meetings and training events pertaining to Solid Waste.
• Works with the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. Prepares staff reports for the Board of Adjustment and occasionally prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission. Assists the Board of Adjustment in its onsite meetings.
• Uses GIS and other software to compose or create maps for public agencies staff or citizens.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.

Environmental Programs Duties

• Assists with development and amendments to the closed landfill solid waste and zoning ordinances.
• Ensures ordinances stay in compliance with local state and federal standards codes and laws.
• Assists Tri-County Solid Waste staff with the organization of the Countys collections of solid waste and household hazardous waste.
• Reviews revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance and Solid Waste Management Plan.
• Oversees and assists within the septic program to interpret and enforce state and local regulations; in the absence of all other septic staff responds to inquiries from landowners related to the Countys septic program reviews and approves design and installation and conducts soil verifications. Assists with septic duties as needed.
• Oversees and assists with the County ditch system to interpret and enforce state and local regulations; in the absence of all other drainage staff respond to inquiries from landowners related to the County ditch system.
• Reviews Land Use Requests. Receives processes and approves applications and permits for demolition land use requests and septic systems; collects and records applicable fees. Verify completion and compliance in conformance with the zoning and solid waste ordinances.
• Assists with the review of Environmental Assessment Worksheets and Environmental Impact Statements.

Code Enforcement Duties

• Assists in the creation of a uniform process for the inspection of all potential zoning and solid waste violations.
• Communicates with the sheriffs department and County Attorneys office when violations are referred for prosecution.
• Reviews complaints pertaining to zoning and solid waste. Determines compliance with County Zoning Ordinance Solid Waste Management Ordinance and state and federal regulations. Refers complaints to appropriate County staff or State agencies.
• Provide written warnings compliance orders and administrative citations when violations are confirmed.
• Creates and assigns the schedule for inspections.
• Ensure corrective actions have been taken and violations are resolved.
• Monitor inspections pertaining to code enforcement feedlot and septic compliance; coordinates planning efforts to bring homeowners into compliance if necessary.
• Works in cooperation with state agencies law enforcement attorneys and courts to enforce zoning violations; attends public meetings concerning violations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to listen comprehend and effectively communicate information both written and orally to all individuals.
• Ability to conduct advanced research for reports and develop recommendations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of comprehensive Land Use laws and rules.
• Ability to make adjustments to work in order to coordinate efforts with others ensuring consistency.
• Intermediate knowledge of maintaining a Land Use Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Advanced 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of environmental and land use programs.
• Knowledge of computer software sufficient for database and spreadsheet operations.

Education and Experience

Masters Degree in Planning Urban Studies Land Use or a related natural resources science field and 5 year of related experience in Planning Code Enforcement and/or Erosion Control; OR

Bachelors Degree in Planning Urban Studies Land Use or a related natural resources science field and 7 year of related experience in Planning Code Enforcement and/or Erosion Control; OR

High School diploma and 9 years of related experience in Planning Code Enforcement and/or Erosion Control; OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing using hands to finger handle or feel reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing walking climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling tasting or smelling pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires 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; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office light traffic).

Special Requirements

MN Pollution Control Agency SSTS Administrator Training within 6 months of date of hire

Erosion and Stormwater Management certification within one (1) year of date of hire

MN Pollution Control Agency Subsurface Sewage Treatment (SSTS) Inspector Certification within two (2) years of date of hire

Ability to maintain certification through continuing education.

Continuing Education related to Management and Leadership.

Annual membership and involvement in the MACPZA organization.

Valid drivers license in the State of Minnesota.

Participates in Professional Staff Development.

Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency.

Interacts with agents and departments from other counties and states to learn about and maintain professionalism.

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 employees work assignment no longer requires access.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience with State and local environmental enforcement or compliance programs.
2. Experience working with technical drawings site plans or engineering documents.
3. Strong background in at least one of the three major components of the position (Feedlot Ditches or Septic).
4. Valid Drivers License in the State of Minnesota.

Salary/Benefits:Starting wage is $41.13 per hour plus health insurance life insurance retirement plan vacation/sick/holiday pay and many other voluntary benefits.

Salary range is $41.13-$58.14 per hour.

Contact information:

Sarah Pint

Le Sueur County Human Resources

88 South Park Avenue

Le Center MN 56057

Email:

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Job open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on January 19 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority