Land Information Officer

Salary: $29.85 - $32.41 Hourly Location : Rusk County Government Center, WI Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 22000-10-2026 Department: Land Conservation & Development Division: Land Information/GIS Opening Date: 10/02/2026 Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central Description The Land Information Officer provides administration and technical expertise to assist in developing and maintaining the County's geographical information system (GIS) and County Land Information Program. This position coordinates with multiple departments to develop geospatial datasets that can be implemented in the countywide GIS and that meet the goals of the Wisconsin Land Information Program. Provides system and data support, training, and education to other departments as needed. Maintains county records related to land division and survey documentation. Maintains data critical for successful implementation of Sheriff Dispatch System. Examples of Duties

• Serves as the Land Information Officer and attends Land Information Officer Network meeting
• Applies for annual Wisconsin Land Information Grants
• Prepares Land Information Budget for approval by the Zoning/Land Information committee
• Chairs the County Land Information Council
• Reports activities to Land Info Council and county board on a regular basis
• Coordinates the updates required of the Land Information Modernization Plan as needed
• Ensures the County is meeting the goals of the County Land Information Program
• Guides development of Geographic Information System standards and policies for the County
• Creates and maintains Countywide geospatial datasets as needed
• Maintains county GIS and Land Information databases
• Maintains county ArcGIS Online web portal and applications
• Works with and provides support to all county offices to meet GIS needs
• Administers rural addressing
• Administers data exchanges between State and Federal agencies as required by law
• Handles data and mapping requests as needed from other agencies and the public
• Participates in the County's Land Division Ordinance Certified Survey Map Review process
• Maintains software licensing and hardware updates, and vendor contracts
• Provides access to GIS data and trains county personnel on the use of GIS technology

Supervision Assigns, monitors, plans, and schedules work activities of the GIS Technician and other LCDD staff when available and as needed. Accountable for results and supports Department Director to determine work processes and evaluate/discipline employees. Must be independent in work habits and able to direct personal tasks as well as employee tasks. Flexible scheduling may be necessary to perform essential functions of this position. Reports directly to the Land Conservation and Development Department Director and Rusk County Zoning/Land Information Committee. Administration Administrative responsibilities are moderately complex and involve management of large datasets, land information grants, and data collection projects. Position includes frequent provision of functional advice and guidance. Customer Relations Must be able to explain sometimes complex program or organizational requirements, rules, and guidelines to landowners, other governmental units, businesses, contractors, and the general public. Must be able to effectively communicate Land Information programs and goals to county committees. Positive and professional interaction with clients is an important component of this position. Government Relations Responsible for knowing, interpreting, and implementing the requirements of land information related programs. Must be able to effectively communicate division goals, strategies, and operations to federal, state, and local governmental agencies in the administration of grants and programs. Safety of Others Responsible for the safety of others on the job including the GIS Technician and contractors. Requires oversight of work groups and volunteers where there is a moderate chance of exposure to physical hazards and threats. Complexity of Duties Duties are very diverse and involve a variety of applications where the employee is responsible for choice of action within prescribed standards. Works toward broad program goals and acts independently to plan work, set priorities, assemble information, analyze information and determine action to take. Typical Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Cartography, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience in GIS/mapping using ESRI software; or a 2-year degree in geography, GIS, cartography, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementation/management of GIS and related data.
• Thorough knowledge of ESRI products, most specifically ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online; programming languages such as Visual Basic or Python are a plus.
• Experience working with computer hardware and software associated with GIS mapping (ie computers, printers, scanners, servers and plotters) and other department specific software.
• Knowledge of the principals of photogrammetry and the use of LiDAR technology.
• Knowledge of map projections and coordinates.
• Thorough knowledge of the public land survey system.
• Knowledge of GIS database structure and management.
• Knowledge and experience with personal computers and related hardware such as storage, archiving, data output, printing, file transfer and maintenance.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory or leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally, in writing, or electronically) with other departments, local, state, and federal governments, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and exercise decision making skills.
• Knowledge of computer aided dispatch software (Spillman).
• Must posses a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental Information Working Conditions Work is conducted primarily in an office setting with occasional, light field duties. Office setting includes sitting, standing, and walking with some bending, lifting, and twisting. Field conditions vary and generally involve conditions which could impact physical comfort and include walking, standing, and other physical activity. Occasional exposure to workplace hazards and environmental conditions including heat, cold, wetness, noise, dust, and odors. Will require travel to job sites, meetings/trainings, and to obtain supplies. EOE / ADA Statement Rusk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rusk County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Selection Guidelines Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. To see a summary of benefits offered to Full-time employees, review our Rusk County WI