Planning & Land Information Administrator

Final date to receive applications:

Job Type: County

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.

• 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.

• 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.