GIS LIS Coordinator at Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

The Portage County Planning & Zoning department is hiring a full-time GIS / LIS Coordinator!2026 starting rate is $33.86 / hrSummary of Position:Position serves as the County Land Information Officer (LIO) and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Departments Geographic Information System (GIS)/Land Information System (LIS) to advance the goals and programs of the Portage County Land Information Plan. This includes computer system administration configuration and software installation as well as database development quality control including programming to facilitate system management.What are the primary job dutiesDevelop and maintain spatial databases to support County work program.Prepare maps and reports using analytical skills to portray data in an understandable way taking into consideration audience purpose and time constraints.Administer Land Information Program including writing grants writing the Land Information Plan and preparing activity reports.Develop maintain and expand interactive mapping website.Develop GIS tools or applications such as the site evaluation browser or real estate data import program to support the County work program.Map server administration.Land Records budget preparation and management.Train and support County personnel in the use of GIS and other computer related tools.Prepare and maintain metadata describing spatial data holdings.Continue education and training in order to be kept up-to-date with changes and growth in GIS.What are the minimum job qualificationsBachelors Degree in Geography Geographic Information Science or a related field.Five (5) years experience working with ArcGIS software Python scripting.Five (5) years experience with database administration. Three (3) years experience with Land RecordsWindows operating system system administration system configuration installation and user setup is required. Valid Wisconsin Drivers License and access to an insured vehicle.Portage County offers a GREATbenefit package which includes the following;Vacation - available on day one!Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!Flexible spending accountDental insuranceState of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95% (2025) increasing to 7.2% in 2026!Paid holidaysPaid sick leaveLife insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanPublic Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramPortage County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Databases,ArcGIS,Mac Os,GIS,Microsoft Access,Python,Data Collection,CAD,Project Leadership,Drafting,ArcView,Autocad Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1