Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
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Position Description: The GIS Planner provides maps and conducts spatial analysis to support our environmental, infrastructure, and economic development planning projects. They develop and analyze data trends to inform resiliency planning to prepare communities for the challenges and opportunities of the next 10-20 years. GIS work varies between visionary and exploratory climate scenario mapping and technical mapping of municipal infrastructure. The GIS Planner will support colleagues and also have self-directed projects that require independence, critical thinking, creativity, and project management.
A Day in the Life: Solve problems. Serve rural communities. Work with fun, talented, thoughtful people. That sums up every day at our office. It’s rewarding, fun, and challenging. In your first year, you’ll work with our Community Resiliency Planner to develop maps and participate in public outreach for a county Hazard Mitigation Plan. Working with our GIS Coordinator and Executive Director, you’ll create climate risk and opportunity maps for our Comprehensive Economic Development Plan. Lastly, you’ll develop maps, conduct data analysis, and support public engagement for a city Bike and Pedestrian plan. Future work includes analysis climate change impacts to the region, working to regionalize local infrastructure mapping efforts, and assisting in additional plan writing as needed.
About Us: We have been providing southwestern Wisconsin with community and economic development services for over 50 years. We advocate for necessary and positive change grounded in a history of agriculture, food production, manufacturing, and abundant natural resources. Our staff are interdisciplinary and service-driven. Read our Strategic Plan here: https://www.swwrpc.org/about-us.
Location: The GIS Planner will work primarily from SWWRPC’s main office in Platteville, Wisconsin. Part-time remote work is possible after 3-months of employment.
Requirements:
• Competency in GIS mapping and spatial analysis using ESRI software
• Competency with Microsoft Office suite
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team, and manage project deadlines
• Understanding of, or interest in, rural issues such as economic development, depopulation, aging, natural resource management, and climate change
• Willing to work as a team and support colleagues during public events
Education or Experience:
• A Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrated experience in geography, engineering, natural resources, environmental science, urban and regional planning, or a similar field is required. A Certificate in GIS is preferred; a portfolio of GIS work is acceptable.
Estimated use of time:
• GIS Support for other SWWRPC projects – 30-35%
• Climate-related GIS work –30-35%
• Public engagement and data analysis – 20%
• Other planning-related duties as assigned – 5-10%
Compensation and Benefits:
• Position type: Full-time permanent. FLSA exempt
• Salary range: SWW
• Health insurance: SWWRPC pays 88% of premiums (approximately $8,585 for a single plan and $21,115 for a family plan)
• Other benefits: Dental and Group Life Insurance, Income Continuation Insurance, Flex Spending, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
• 34.5 days of annual paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Part-time remote work possible after 3-months
• Generous professional development opportunities
To apply, submit a resume and three references to jobs@swwrpc.org.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 17, 2023 and first round interviews will begin the week of February 27. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is found.