Community Development Planner

Community Development Planner

Washington County, located in West Bend, Wisconsin has an excellent opportunity for a full time Community Development Planner with our Community Development Department. This position will be responsible for the development, coordination, execution, management and evaluation of the County Brownfields Redevelopment Program, enforcement of Land Division County Code Ch. 257 and development of long-range land use planning. This position may also assist with Our Great Community Campaign Initiatives.

This position will collaborate with coalition partners and other key stakeholders assisting in the implementation of innovative brownfield redevelopment strategies throughout Washington County. This position will work collaboratively with County staff, local government partners and other stakeholders across all disciplines to create successful program outcomes.

Starting salary: $72,240.99 - $96,058.55, based on experience.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance;
Short- and Long-Term Disability;
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457);
Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO); tuition and fitness center reimbursement.

Washington County is recognized for our commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace the challenge of meeting goals and expectations. Every day we work to creatively problem solve, innovate and collaborate as a team to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.

Our Mission: We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

Our Vision: Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Our Values: Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Please visit our website hcowisco.gov to complete our online application. If you have any questions, please call . Thank you for considering Washington County.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

• Working collaboratively with various County staff, local municipal coalition partners, economic development partners, the Site Redevelopment Committee, consultants and other key stakeholders in coordinating and implementing the innovative County Brownfields Redevelopment Program.
• Serves as project manager of multiple Brownfields Redevelopment Program funding sources including budget preparation, project tracking, reviewing invoices, grant writing and administration, preparing required quarterly and annual reports, managing consultant contracts, public engagement outreach and staff support to the Site Redevelopment Committee.
• Assist in preparing and/or reviewing redevelopment agreements, contracts, and request for proposals for the County Brownfields Redevelopment Program.
• Serves as project manager in overseeing the successful implementation of assigned projects.
• Works with developers and local governments to implement and enforce the County Land Division Code Chapter 257.
• Perform advanced professional research, planning and analysis for long-range land use planning projects and prepare reports and studies including the compilation and analysis of demographic, land use, social, economic, housing, transportation and other related data.
• Monitor and analyze legislation related to land use and brownfield redevelopment policy at local, state and federal levels. Evaluate their impact on the County Brownfields Redevelopment Program and long-range planning. Interpret and apply local, state and federal laws and administrative rules as necessary for project review and completion.
• Conduct grant writing and administration including assisting with the management of state and federally funded grants; reviewing activity recommendations and requests for funding; ensuring projects meet eligibility requirements; and performing required reporting and critical reviews of grant implementation.
• Prepares strategic plans, studies, ArcGIS maps, infographics, and written reports on a variety of projects providing program information to the general public, coalition partners, local governments, committees, community groups, and other related professionals through media, social media, meetings and presentations, attending evening meetings as needed.
• Performs advanced professional writing skills in the development of long-range land use plans and plan updates and amendments for the Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan, Park and Open Space Plan, Farmland Preservation Plan,…