Planning & Land Information Administrator

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties Association in Wisconsin is seeking a Planning and Land Information Division Manager to lead the Community Development Department’s planning, GIS, and land information efforts. You will supervise division staff, direct budgeting, and coordinate services for municipalities and regional agencies.

The role requires extensive land use planning experience, strong leadership, and the ability to pursue federal, state, and private grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, GIS, geography, or related field.
• Minimum seven years’ work experience in land use planning.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for division staff, including hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work.
• Develop annual division budget by identifying revenues and expenditures.
• Coordinate GIS development and implementation within county departments.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Budget planning

GIS

Land use planning

Public meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in land use planning

Tools

ArcGIS

Parcel mapping

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-09-20

Job Type: County

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating and management of the Planning and Land Information Division for the Community Development Department under the direction of the Community Development Director. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the Division.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and supervision for division staff, including hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Offers coaching and counseling to support employee development and recommends transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Organizes and directs the day-to-day operations of the Division in areas of land use planning, GIS, Real Property Listers, and land information.
• Assists the Director in developing annual division budget by identifying all expected revenues and expenditures.
• Oversees and participates in community planning services to local municipalities within the County.
• Coordinates GIS development and implementation within county departments including tax parcels, house addresses, road centerline data for emergency services, zoning, and other purposes.
• Schedules, plans, and coordinates public meetings, open houses, and workshops on related items for elected officials and the general public.
• Manages related projects and contracts with approved vendors, consultants, and staff.
• Coordinates with regional, state, and federal agencies on planning and land information matters.
• Actively pursues and prepares grant applications for financial assistance from federal, state, and private agencies.
• Oversees grant projects and accurately documents information to satisfy grant requirements.
• Directs, develops and presents documents and reports to County committees, County Board, and local governing bodies.
• Assists other divisions, departments, municipalities, assessors, and members of the public with all assessing, tax roll, parcel mapping, planning, and GIS related questions or concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, GIS, geography, or closely related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience in land use planning.
• Three (3) years previous supervisory experience.

Starting pay is determined within the expected hiring range based on qualifications, directly related experience, and internal equity. Employees may advance through the full salary range in accordance with County policy.

Expected Hiring Range: $81,661 – $92,394/year

Full Salary Range: $81,661 – $113,776/year

FTE: 1.0

Department: Community Development

St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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