Salary: $41.86 - $56.25 Hourly
Location : Morris, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-009
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 04/15/2026
Closing Date: 5/8/2026 4:30 PM Central

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to develop, administer, implement and enforce County, State and Federal regulations that relate to Zoning, Land Use, Solid Waste, Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems and County Feedlots.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate either orally or in writing with the public, solid waste hauler(s), county commissioners, representatives of other state, federal and local government agencies, farmers/livestock producers, homeowners, SSTS businesses, consultants, surveyors, media, and building and construction contractors. Ability to decide the time, place and sequence of operations within an organizational framework, as well as the ability to oversee their execution. Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data and information, requiring the exercise of judgment. Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as regulations, guidelines, correspondence and general operation manuals. Ability to proofread public notices, legal descriptions, documents and calculations on sewage system designs, and budget information. Ability to provide explanation, demonstration, persuasion and clarifications concerning data and clarification concerning data and information according to laws, rules, established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; use decimals, percentages and spreadsheets. Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities. Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in performing diversified work activities.
Minimum Credentials

Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental sciences, environmental science administration, public administration, or related field with three to five years public service experience preferable dealing with planning, zoning and/or environmental issues, regulatory administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
LICENSE: Valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain the following certifications: Type III Landfill Operator/Inspector Certification, SSTS Inspector Certification and MPCA feedlot certification training required. Must attend other continuing education courses as appropriate.
Personal Computer Competencies

Operation of personal computer for researching, entering data, and entering time records.
Stevens County offers a complete benefits package to full-time and regular part-time employees including: group health or cash option, dental, vision, H.S.A., Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, AD&D, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 12 paid public holidays, generous sick and vacation, optional deferred compensation plans and 7.5% employer contribution into Public Employer Retirement Association.

Flexible work schedules are available upon request to help employees manage work/life balances. Approval is based on application, need and position.

Remote/telecommuting may be an option for certain positions on either an intermittent or full-time basis after an application and approval process. Employer prefers approving after one year of service but may be waived at Employer's discretion.
01

Describe your experience if any, with interpreting and enforcing local land-use zoning ordinances and environmental regulations.
02

How do you ensure projects remain compliant with state and federal regulations while navigating local zoning ordinances?
03

Describe your experience in managing a department budget, allocating resources and supervising staff.
04

Describe your experience with GIS and mapping tools for land-use analysis.
05

List the relevant certifications you have relating to zoning, land use, solid waste, subsurface sewage treatment systems and county feedlots.
Required Question

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