Planner I / Neighborhood Preservation Officer
The City of Ashland, Wisconsin (pop. 8,453) is seeking candidates for the position of
Planner I /Neighborhood Preservation Officer
in the Department of Planning and Development. Located in
northern Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior, Ashland is a moderately progressive
community with exceptional local schools. The area provides an abundance of outdoor
recreational activities. Please visit our web site at
www.ci.ashland.
wi.us
The City of Ashland’s
Planner I / Neighborhood Preservation Officer
position will assist with
daily and long term duties of the Department of Planning and Development, including:
interpreting and enforcing City ordinances related to zoning; various urban planning projects;
permitting of development; and facilitating economic development. Up to 20 hours per week will
be dedicated to enforcing the City’s Property Maintenance Code, to improve the overall
maintenance and appearance of properties in Ashland.
Ideal candidates will have leadership abilities, knowledge of local government procedures, and
the ability to communicate effectively. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in planning,
geography, or a related field and at least one-year related experience (which may include an
internship). An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in local
government, may be considered.
Salary
range: $35,360 – $41,600 (DOQ) with an excellent
fringe benefit package, including Wisconsin retirement and life, health and dental insurance.
For complete job description and employment application, contact the Ashland City Clerk’s
Office, 601 Main Street West, Ashland, WI 54806, (715-682-7071), or visit the website at
www.ci.ash land.wi.us
Interested candidates should send an application, cover letter, completed Authorization and
Release form, and resume postmarked no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 7
th
, 2011 by regular
U.S. mail to:
Shirley Moran
c/o Ashland Job Center
PO Box 616
Ashland, WI 54806
Phone: 715.682.4889
The City of Ashland does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual
orientation, age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities.