LE SUEUR COUNTY
Environmental Programs Administrator
LE SUEUR COUNTY, Le Center, Minnesota, United States, 56057
Environmental Programs Administrator
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Job Details:
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.
Essential Functions
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 County’s 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 County’s 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, responds 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. Verifies 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 sheriff’s department and County Attorney’s 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.
Provides written warnings, compliance orders, and administrative citations when violations are confirmed.
Creates and assigns the schedule for inspections.
Ensures corrective actions have been taken and violations are resolved.
Monitors 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
Master’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Land Use, or a related natural resources science field, and 5 years of related experience in Planning, Code Enforcement, and/or Erosion Control.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Land Use, or a related natural resources science field, and 7 years 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 Occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; moderate noise.
Special Requirements
MN Pollution Control Agency SSTS Administrator Training within 6 months of date of hire.
Erosion and Stormwater Management certification within one year of date of hire.
MN Pollution Control Agency Subsurface Sewage Treatment (SSTS) Inspector Certification within two years of date of hire.
Maintain certification through continuing education.
Continuing Education related to Management and Leadership.
Annual membership in the MACPZA organization.
Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
Participate in Professional Staff Development and training/education opportunities and inter‑county collaboration.
Other Requirements Access to not public data shall be strictly limited to necessary access and properly stored according to applicable provisions; any new assignment requires limited access only for work purposes.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience with State and local environmental enforcement or compliance programs.
Experience working with technical drawings, site plans, or engineering documents.
Strong background in at least one of the three major components of the position (Feedlot, Ditches, or Septic).
Valid Driver’s 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: hr@lesueurcounty.gov Tele: 507‑357‑8579 / Fax: 507‑357‑8607
Applications will be reviewed on January 19, 2026. Job open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Details:
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.
Essential Functions
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 County’s 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 County’s 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, responds 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. Verifies 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 sheriff’s department and County Attorney’s 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.
Provides written warnings, compliance orders, and administrative citations when violations are confirmed.
Creates and assigns the schedule for inspections.
Ensures corrective actions have been taken and violations are resolved.
Monitors 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
Master’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Land Use, or a related natural resources science field, and 5 years of related experience in Planning, Code Enforcement, and/or Erosion Control.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Land Use, or a related natural resources science field, and 7 years 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 Occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; moderate noise.
Special Requirements
MN Pollution Control Agency SSTS Administrator Training within 6 months of date of hire.
Erosion and Stormwater Management certification within one year of date of hire.
MN Pollution Control Agency Subsurface Sewage Treatment (SSTS) Inspector Certification within two years of date of hire.
Maintain certification through continuing education.
Continuing Education related to Management and Leadership.
Annual membership in the MACPZA organization.
Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
Participate in Professional Staff Development and training/education opportunities and inter‑county collaboration.
Other Requirements Access to not public data shall be strictly limited to necessary access and properly stored according to applicable provisions; any new assignment requires limited access only for work purposes.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience with State and local environmental enforcement or compliance programs.
Experience working with technical drawings, site plans, or engineering documents.
Strong background in at least one of the three major components of the position (Feedlot, Ditches, or Septic).
Valid Driver’s 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: hr@lesueurcounty.gov Tele: 507‑357‑8579 / Fax: 507‑357‑8607
Applications will be reviewed on January 19, 2026. Job open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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