Administrative Assistant

September 2026 Opening

Job Title: Environmental Health & Zoning Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Department: Environmental Health and Zoning Office
Location: Allamakee County Courthouse
Hours: Permanent Part-time (Typically 28 hours per week)
Salary/Hourly Rate: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour

 

Position Summary
The Allamakee County Environmental Health and Zoning Office is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Environmental Health & Zoning Administrative Assistant to join our courthouse team. This part-time role provides vital administrative and front-line support for environmental health regulations, land use planning, and health & zoning rules enforcement. You will interact regularly with property owners, contractors, and other county officials to help ensure our community remains safe, compliant, and well-planned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Customer Service: Serve as the primary point of contact for the office. Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and assist courthouse visitors with inquiries regarding zoning, Bluffland & flood plain permits, private wells, septic systems, well & radon testing, local ordinances amongst other items.
  • Permit Processing: Review, log, and process applications for zoning certificates, building permits, variances, and environmental health permits (e.g., private well and septic systems, etc).
  • Data Management & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems for property records, GIS mapping data, inspection reports, and violation notices.
  • Meeting Support: Assist in preparing agendas, public notices, and packets for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission & Board of Health. Occasional attendance at evening meetings to take minutes may be required.
  • Financial Processing: Collect and record permit fees, issue receipts, and balance daily or weekly financial logs.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. An Associate’s degree or coursework in environmental science, public administration, urban planning, or a related field is a plus.
  • Experience: One to two years of clerical, administrative, or customer service experience, preferably within a government, legal, or construction/real estate environment.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with GIS mapping software or permit tracking databases is highly desirable.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex regulations and codes to the general public in a professional and patient manner.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle sensitive public records and accurately verify legal property descriptions.

Working Conditions
This position primarily operates in a professional office environment inside the Allamakee County Courthouse. It involves frequent interaction with the public and extended periods of sitting and computer use.

To Apply
Please submit a completed county job application, cover letter, and resume to:

Environmental Health & Zoning Dept

110 Allamakee Street

Waukon, IA 52172

or drop application materials off at the EH & Z Office, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse

 

 

Allamakee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.