(KNZA)--Jackson County has a new zoning administrator.

The Holton Recorder reports county commissioners unanimously appointed Steven Duryea of Circleville to the position during a recent meeting. 

Duryea will earn 30 dollars per hour, plus benefits.  

He currently works as a document specialist with Evergy and previously spent ten years as a land planner for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.  

Earlier this year, commissioners created the full-time role, separating zoning responsibilities from the county appraiser’s office.  

The new zoning office will be located on the first floor of the Jackson County Courthouse.  

Duryea’s duties will include enforcing zoning regulations, working with county boards, and helping residents and developers with planning and zoning questions.