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Indy Gov Senior Planner: Ordinance Revision in Indianapolis, Indiana
Senior Planner: Ordinance Revision
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Senior Planner: Ordinance Revision
Salary
$56,201.60 Annually
Location
City County Building, IN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
08564
Department
Department of Metropolitan Development
Opening Date
08/26/2024
Closing Date
9/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Department of Metropolitan Development works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening all people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development. The DMD agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, equitable, and beautiful city where people and businesses thrive in an inclusive and innovative 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.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for supporting the Division of Planning with activities pertinent to researching, revising, drafting and updating zoning and related land use ordinances, rules and policies. The position will also assist with training and implementation of land use regulations. .
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
• Research, and review issues pertaining to the built environment
• Monitor and analyze local land use petitions, such as variances and permits, as well as local and national development trends
• Develop and prepare short land use studies and reports to advise administration and other city staff on good land use relationships and related issues
• Provides land use and procedural advice to applicants, public, city/county staff and elected officials
• Conduct training opportunities for planning staff, enforcement staff, boards and commissions, stakeholder groups and members of the public
• Draft and analyze potential ordinance revisions, rules, and regulations as directed
• Prepare meeting materials, facilitate meetings and synthesize results
• Receive, listen to, and document comments from the public on City’s zoning needs
• Assist in the adoption of zoning ordinances, rules and regulations by decision-making bodies including the Metropolitan Development Commission and the City County Council
• Monitor the General Assembly for bills related land use
• 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 Urban Planning, Public Affairs, Law, or related field with three (3) years of relevant experience in public planning and zoning agency and/or private consulting firm. Membership in the American Planning Association or other related professional organization. Must have thorough understanding of land use terminology, principles of legal or technical writing, zoning principles and practices, current land use law and contemporary land use concepts and regulatory techniques. Working knowledge of Microsoft software is required, experience with ArcMap, InDesign or Illustrator are desired. Personal experience in as well as research and survey procedures/ methodologies, excellent writing skills, strong problem-solving skills, ability and openness to collaborate, and public speaking and effective presentation skills.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Affairs, Law, or related field with three (3) years of relevant experience in public planning and zoning agency and/or private consulting firm. two (2) years of experience may be substituted with an applicable Master's degree in planning, law, government, or related field. Membership in the American Planning Association or other related professional organization. Must have thorough understanding of land use terminology, principles of legal or technical writing, zoning principles and practices, current land use law and contemporary land use concepts and regulatory techniques. Working knowledge of Microsoft software is required, experience with ArcMap, InDesign or Illustrator are desired. Personal experience in as well as research and survey procedures/ methodologies, excellent writing skills, strong problem-solving skills, ability and openness to collaborate, and public speaking and effective presentation skills.