Assistant Director – Planning and Zoning

Wisconsin Counties; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oneida County is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning to lead administration of zoning and sanitary programs, enforce ordinances, and provide public information. The role supervises department staff, coordinates with other governmental units, and conducts field inspections while stepping in for the Director when needed.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekend meetings, offering a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in land use planning or related field with seven years of management experience.
• Two-year technical college degree in planning or related field with ten years of management experience.
• High school diploma or GED with fifteen years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of County zoning and sanitary programs and enforcement of ordinances.
• Provide information to the public and coordinate activities with other governmental units.
• Perform field inspections and supervise Planning and Zoning Department staff.
• Fill in for the Director and assist as needed.

Skills

Management experience

Staff supervision

Zoning knowledge

Public information

Education

Four-year college degree plus seven years management experience

Two-year technical college degree plus ten years management experience

High school degree plus fifteen years management experience

Job description

Assistant Director – Planning and Zoning

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17

Job Type: County

Job Description:

Assistant Director
Planning and Zoning

Oneida County is accepting applications to fill a full time Assistant Director position within the Oneida County Planning and Zoning department.

JOB DUTIES: This position assists with administration of County zoning and sanitary programs and enforcement of ordinances. Will also provide information to the public, coordinate activities with other governmental units, and perform a variety of field inspections. Supervises Planning and Zoning Department staff, including assigning work, coordinating daily operations, evaluating performance, and providing training and guidance. Position will fill in for the Director and assist as needed.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet one of the following three criteria.

• Four-year college degree in land use planning, Environmental Sciences, Broad Field Natural Science, public or business administration or related field and seven years management experience, or
• Two-year technical college degree in planning, Environmental Sciences, Broad Field Natural Science, public or business administration or related field and ten years management experience, or
• High school degree, or GED, and fifteen years management experience.

Additionally, the position requires three years work experience in a zoning, building inspection or land surveyors office required. Experience in issuing POWTS (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System) permits, along with reviewing and approving soil and site evaluations is desirable.

WAGES AND BENEFITS: Starting 2026 annual wage of $76,608 to $85,364 contingent on qualifications. Position includes an excellent benefit package including affordable health insurance, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System benefits and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: This full-time position works Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with some evenings and weekend hours as needed for meetings and work duties.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/government/employment/