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Associate Planner

Salary

$50,044.80 Annually

Location

City County Building, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09248

Department

Department of Metropolitan Development

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Summary

Job Summary

The position is responsible for upholding the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Indianapolis by providing information and expertise to citizen decision-making bodies such as the Metropolitan Development Commission, Boards of Zoning Appeals, Plat Committee, Hearing Examiners and Hearing Officers. Must be able to work independently to identify problems or issues and their resolution. Must be able to negotiate with petitioners to find solutions to problems without compromising ordinances and policies. Sound judgment based on an understanding of planning principles is required. Position reports to the Principal Planner II.

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of the Department of Metropolitan Development works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development. The DMD agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, and beautiful city where people are businesses thrive in an inclusive, world-class community. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

+ Review petition file contents to ensure accuracy and completeness of. site plan, legal description, findings of facts, etc.

+ Conduct site visits to familiarize oneself with the subject site and vicinity, and document with photos

+ Present initial research to the rest of staff at weekly staff meeting

+ Research subject site, including location of request, nature of request, functionality of site plan, surrounding uses and zoning districts, site's land use history, permit and violation history, potential of site to comply with ordinance, impact of request's implementation on the Comprehensive Plan, and consideration of alternative solutions to eliminate need of variance or reduce the impact of a land use petition

+ Contact petitioners for discussion of petition file contents, recommendations, and questions or issues

+ Communicate with interested parties, including neighbors, neighborhood organizations, remonstrators, and other city/county departments

+ Write staff reports effectively detailing Current Planning’s recommendation to the Boards and Commissions

+ Present staff findings of the land use petition at public hearings of citizen decision-making bodies

+ Review disposition letters to ensure the contents reflect the decision of the appropriate board or commission

+ Provide planner-on-call services when required

+ Answer zoning or petition questions via incoming telephone calls and walk-ins the front counter

+ Answer questions from the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services and other City departments

+ Present requests for formal inquiries on zoning matters at the weekly staff discussions

+ Direct public questions toward the appropriate contact person/city department, if needed

+ Coordinate with the Board Specialists and Principal Planners in docketing new petitions

+ Utilize ArcMap computer program/internet resources/historical maps/green bar printouts/microfilm reader to research properties

+ Review submitted site plans, elevations, plats, landscape plans for compliance

+ Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in City or Urban Planning or related field. Must have thorough understanding of land use terminology, zoning principles and practices, current land use law and contemporary land use concepts, and regulatory techniques. Working knowledge of Microsoft software and ArcMap is required, as well as research procedures and methodologies. Excellent writing skills, strong problem-solving skills, ability, and openness to collaborate, and public speaking skills are required.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Master’s degree City or Urban Planning or related field from an American Planning Association accredited institution preferred. One (1) year of experience working in a planning and zoning agency. Must have thorough understanding of land use terminology, zoning principles and practices, current land use law and contemporary land use concepts, and regulatory techniques. Working knowledge of Microsoft software and ArcMap is required, as well as research procedures and methodologies. Excellent writing skills, strong problem-solving skills, ability, and openness to collaborate, and public speaking skills are required.