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Salary : $48,734.40 - $64,230.40 Annually
Location : Historic County Courthouse, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00107
Department: Environmental Services Department
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 4:30 PM Central
Description
Full-time position - 40 hours per week
Please see the application instructions at the bottom of this announcement.
Application deadline: 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2026
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Environmental Services Director, the Environmental Services / Surveyor Tech is responsible for providing general clerical support for Planning and Zoning, Surveyor and Solid Waste department programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is predominately clerical and is performed independently within well-defined office procedures. Some evening work required for evening Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings.
Essential Duties
Essential Duties Estimated % Time1. Office Reception/Clerical

• Provide general reception duties
• Process/issue permits
  • Assist the public with permit applications
  • Receipt zoning fees and input data in permitting software
  • Direct individuals to the appropriate E.S. / Survey staff
  • Assist Surveyor with survey requests
• Administer pesticide examinations
• Update/maintain interdepartmental tracking spreadsheets
• Provide clerical support to feedlot officer and zoning administrator as needed
• Provide back up for Office Manager as needed
• Assist in maintaining and improving the digital database /record management
• Edit points/information in GIS mapping
• Process Office Mail

70%2. Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Support

• Draft and distribute notice of public meetings
• Prepare and distribute meeting packets including agendas, prior minutes, and attached materials for consideration
• Attend meetings and take minutes
• Schedule appointments with Board of Commissioners
• Draft documents/orders for recording
• Maintain records of meetings

15%3. Bookkeeping

• Prepare claim forms for submission for payment
• Assists the E. S. staff with maintaining the E.S. financial records for both Solid Waste, Planning and Zoning and Surveyors office
• Maintain grant tracking and general oversight
• Provide support for equipment and vehicle management
• Assist with the preparation of financial and grant reports as needed

15%
This description describes the general list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position and classification and are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Qualifications
Employment Standards
Education and experience

• Certificate in Office Management or related field from a college or technical school
• One year office management experience

-OR-

• An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential job functions

Preferred Criteria/Experience

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Office Suite and Quickbooks; accurate typing, data entry, and 10 key
• Strong customer service and reception skills

• Strong organization and office management skills
• Ability to foster effective working relationships among office members and the public

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from members of public

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Ability to work independently, and to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions, skilled in organizing and working as a team member
• Ability to multitask and to manage time well

Data Notice
Persons with Disabilities
The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
In compliance w/ the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical/Environmental DemandsFUNCTION N/A<25% 25% - 49%50% - 74%>74% Office Environment
XSitting
X
Standing, Walking
X
Simultaneous/Repetitive Hand Movements
X
Typing/Data Entry
X
Close Vision (Near Acuity)
X
Distance Vision (Far Acuity)X
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)X
Accommodation (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
X
Hearing/Speech
XSedentary (Exert up to 10 pounds of force)
XLight (Exert up to 20 pounds of force)
X
Lifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds
X
Lifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to fifty (50) pounds X
Lifting or pushing of objects over fifty (50) poundsX
Adverse movements such as overhead, bending, reaching
X
NOTICE
A County employee in this position will encounter non-public data as defined by Minnesota or federal law in the course of their position. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the defined job duties. While data is being accessed, the employee shall take reasonable measures to ensure unauthorized individuals do not access the not public data. Once the work purpose to access the data is reasonably finished, the employee must properly store and secure the not public data in accordance with applicable County policies as well as Minnesota and federal law. All employees are expected to become familiar with and comply with the requirements of the County's Data Practices and Data Security Policies. A breach of these policies may lead to disciplinary action against the employee.
Status: Non- Exempt
Job Category: Clerical
Labor Group: AFSCME
Band: B22
Last Reviewed: 07.2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Submit your online application to Houston County by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2026, by clicking the green "APPLY" button on this page. Please attach a cover letter and copies of any applicable certifications. If special accommodations are needed to complete the application for employment form, please contact the Houston County Personnel Office at 507.725.5822.
2025 SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
(AFSCME Union Employees of Houston County)
The following is only a summary of benefits and information contained in Houston County's Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreements. Specific provisions relating to collective bargaining agreements or special rules established for particular departments are not covered here.
Vacation
Full-time employees earn paid vacation in accordance with the following schedule, which is based on years of continuous service:
Years Employed Hours Earned
0 - 1 3.08 hr./pay period, = 10 days per year
2 - 5 3.70 hr./pay period, = 12 "
6 - 10 4.31 hr./pay period, = 14 "
11 - 15 4.93 hr./pay period, = 16 "
16 - 20 5.54 hr./pay period, = 18 "
21 - 25 6.16 hr./pay period, = 20 "
26+ 6.76 hr./pay period, = 22 "
Part-time employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week earn pro rata vacation benefits.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn 3.70 hours of paid sick leave for each payroll period, which equals approximately 12 days per year.
Part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week earn pro rata sick leave.
HOLIDAYS
Thirteen days during the work year are considered paid holidays for full-time employees. These holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. In the event that a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered a paid holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, then the holiday will be observed on Monday.
Part-time employees, who work 20 or more hours a week, earn pro rata holiday pay.
Insurance
Houston County currently offers eligible employees a high deductible health plan with an employer funded HSA/VEBA option. 2025 employee premiums are $54.52 per month for single coverage and $426.12 per month for family coverage. Medica is our insurance provider.
The County also has a term life insurance program for employees, which provides a $10,000 death benefit at no cost for full-time workers. For a minimal amount, dependent coverage is also available; $5,000 on spouses; and $2,500 on minor children.
PLEASE NOTE: Part-time employees who work 20 or more hours a week may elect to enroll in the insurance benefits with the County, paying a pro-rated portion of the monthly premium cost for the elected coverage.
The effective date for insurance coverage will be the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. For example, if a new employee starts on the 10th of November, the effective date for insurance coverage will be January 1st.
PENSION
All employees earning over $5,100.00 annually, are automatically enrolled in PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). This is a mandatory pension plan to which all employees contribute 6.50% of their gross earnings. The employer matches this contribution plus an additional 1.00% on behalf of the employee. You are vested after working 60 months and are eligible to receive a pension upon retirement. Your PERA retirement benefit is a product of your age, average salary and years of credited service. For more information, go to:
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
There are also several voluntary plans which employees may choose to take part in:
Dental Insurance
Additional/Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation
Long-term Disability
Critical Illness
Accident Insurance
This is a generalization of the benefits available through Houston County.
01
Do you have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Office) programs?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have working knowledge of Quickbooks?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have previous experience working with the public?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you previously worked in an environment which required strong customer service and reception skills?

• Yes
• No

Required Question