What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning & Zoning Director position at Portage County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview of the position: The Planning and Zoning
Director functions as the Department Head of the Portage County Planning
and Zoning Department. This position oversees and directs a staff of
approximately fourteen employees, and is responsible for the following
programs: Planning, Zoning, Onsite Waste, Land and Water Conservation,
Water Resources, Land Records, Economic Development, and Geographic
Information System (GIS). The Planning and Zoning Director oversees all
work programs, budget, personnel, and administrative functions of the
department. This position reports directly to the County Executive and
serves under the policy direction of the Planning and Zoning Committee
and the Portage County Board of Supervisors. The Planning and Zoning
Director and staff also works with and provides services to the Land and
Water Conservation Committee, Executive/Operations Committee, Highway
Committee, Finance Committee, Stevens Point Plan Commission, Stevens
Point Common Council, and all village and town units of government. The
Director is also responsible for duties to assist County staff and
County Board Supervisors with regard to 1) Portage County\'s economic
development/workforce growth initiative utilizing local, State and
regional funding sources; and 2) Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)-Housing funding at the regional level, providing professional
support and input regarding the needs of Portage County\'s
low-to-moderate income population to assist in successfully obtaining
home rehabilitation loans. The position is an appointed position per
Wisconsin State Statutes 59.17 (2) (br). \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of ten years of land use or zoning experience
And/or Professional Planning Experience Required. Experience In a Public
agency preferred. A Master\'s degree in urban/regional planning or
natural resources, may be substituted for two years of required
experience. Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP) is desirable. Knowledge of economic development principles and
programming is highly desirable. Work experience shall consist of
background in both urban (incorporated) and rural (town and county)
Planning And Zoning. Supervision Experience Required. Any Combination Of
education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills,
and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the
position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage
County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply
Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to
have an application mailed to you.
Director functions as the Department Head of the Portage County Planning
and Zoning Department. This position oversees and directs a staff of
approximately fourteen employees, and is responsible for the following
programs: Planning, Zoning, Onsite Waste, Land and Water Conservation,
Water Resources, Land Records, Economic Development, and Geographic
Information System (GIS). The Planning and Zoning Director oversees all
work programs, budget, personnel, and administrative functions of the
department. This position reports directly to the County Executive and
serves under the policy direction of the Planning and Zoning Committee
and the Portage County Board of Supervisors. The Planning and Zoning
Director and staff also works with and provides services to the Land and
Water Conservation Committee, Executive/Operations Committee, Highway
Committee, Finance Committee, Stevens Point Plan Commission, Stevens
Point Common Council, and all village and town units of government. The
Director is also responsible for duties to assist County staff and
County Board Supervisors with regard to 1) Portage County\'s economic
development/workforce growth initiative utilizing local, State and
regional funding sources; and 2) Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)-Housing funding at the regional level, providing professional
support and input regarding the needs of Portage County\'s
low-to-moderate income population to assist in successfully obtaining
home rehabilitation loans. The position is an appointed position per
Wisconsin State Statutes 59.17 (2) (br). \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of ten years of land use or zoning experience
And/or Professional Planning Experience Required. Experience In a Public
agency preferred. A Master\'s degree in urban/regional planning or
natural resources, may be substituted for two years of required
experience. Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP) is desirable. Knowledge of economic development principles and
programming is highly desirable. Work experience shall consist of
background in both urban (incorporated) and rural (town and county)
Planning And Zoning. Supervision Experience Required. Any Combination Of
education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills,
and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the
position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage
County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply
Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to
have an application mailed to you.