Associate Planner (GIS Specialist)

Summary:

Under the direction of the Community Development Director and/or City Planner, the position performs technical and skilled planning work in the Department and in the field, as well as related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Assist with proofing legal descriptions for annexations, deeds, street dedications, and corporate limits.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Degree from accredited four (4) year college with major course work in planning, geography, or a related field, but with an emphasis on GIS. 
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of previous experience in the planning profession preferred. Master’s Degree is preferred. 
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of working experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS products along with the various extensions available from ESRI.  
• Must be able to resolve GIS problems with limited assistance from existing staff.
• Experience in areas including, but not limited to subdivisions, certified surveys map (CSM), zoning ordinances, annexations, civil engineering, and ability to read site and development plans, specifications and rough sketches is a prerequisite.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain certification as a member of the American Planning Association (APA) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) within one (1) year of employment. 
• Must possess ability to type a minimum 40wpm with accuracy. Must  possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. Work must be accurate and error free.  
• Membership in Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) preferred.