Administrative Associate II Planning & Zoning

ThePortage County Planning & Zoningdepartment is hiring afull-timeAdministrative Associate IIto join the team! This position willsupport the Land & Water Conservation division and the Central Wisconsin Windshed Partnership Group.

Pay range starts at $19.95/ hr

Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for providing program support to the Departments Land and Water Conservation Division (LWCD) and Central Wisconsin Windshed Partnership Group (CWWP) including the maintenance of the LWCD and CWWP filing systems composing and typing correspondence newsletters agendas minutes brochures news articles government forms cost sharing contracts processing department accounts payable procurement card charges general bills receipts monthly vehicle expense report assistance with budget preparation and posting website updates. Responsible for implementing conservation youth education programs and associated pamphlets contests press releases and newsletters. Excel database maintenance and work with desktop publishing program. Create and maintain mailing lists. Provide back-up for the Departments main point of contact for customers. Assist with zoning permit inquiries draft applications review intake and receipt. Assist with other Department administrative needs as necessary. Provide full support to governing Committee and CWWP Advisory Committee and any department ad hoc/subcommittees as assigned (day or night meetings/minutes/notices).

What are the minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of office support experience in order to fulfill the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Conservation and/or agriculture emphasis desired.
• Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured licensed vehicle.

Please contact Human Resources at: a copy of the job description(s).

Portage County offers aGREATbenefit 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 aCounty contributionor a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment!Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan -County contribution of 7.2%!
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life 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 County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer