What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Compliance Analyst position at City of Indianapolis?
Overview
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services. DBNS 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 to provide expertise in infrastructure plan review and permit issuance, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances, and applicable engineering codes, specifications and practices. Duties include conducting infrastructure plan review relative to permit issuance, procedures, inter/intra departmental coordination and communication, processing and resolving violations, and accurate documentation. Attend meetings and provide preliminary permit review. Answer/interpret permit, code, ordinance and procedure related questions received from the general public via the internet, phone, and written correspondence. This position is also responsible for the management, oversight and control of engineering practices and functions that relate to critical infrastructure development and/or improvement, for private development within the City of Indianapolis. This position plans, organizes, evaluates and ultimately brings to completion major projects in the environmental, transportation, and construction engineering disciplines. The possession and utilization of independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness are essential. Position utilizes computer software such as Arc View, ArcInfo, and Pictometry, to update and maintain the Geographic Information System in the Bureau of License and Permits.
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
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field of study. (One year of related experience may be substituted for each year of formal education.) The ability to obtain a working knowledge of all applicable building codes, ordinances, and procedures. Ability to prioritize and handle varied assignments and heavy workload. Ability to review plans, specifications and determine necessary permits required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications. Ability to understand and interpret applicable ordinances, codes, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing on technical, complex, or controversial matters with inspectors, engineers, contractors, and public. Ability to operate a computer and learn various related applications. Possession of a valid drivers license. Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved discipline as prescribed by the Director of Code Enforcement, to maintain employment.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.
Working Conditions
The majority of work is performed in a standard office environment. The incumbent may on occasion perform duties in the field at construction sites where the incumbent will be exposed to all types of weather, noise, dirt, machinery, etc.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you have a driver's license?
What field of study is your Bachelors degree in?
03
How many years of related work experience do you have?
04
To assist us in identifying the related work experience, please list the title of all previous employers where the experience was obtained.
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services. DBNS 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 to provide expertise in infrastructure plan review and permit issuance, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances, and applicable engineering codes, specifications and practices. Duties include conducting infrastructure plan review relative to permit issuance, procedures, inter/intra departmental coordination and communication, processing and resolving violations, and accurate documentation. Attend meetings and provide preliminary permit review. Answer/interpret permit, code, ordinance and procedure related questions received from the general public via the internet, phone, and written correspondence. This position is also responsible for the management, oversight and control of engineering practices and functions that relate to critical infrastructure development and/or improvement, for private development within the City of Indianapolis. This position plans, organizes, evaluates and ultimately brings to completion major projects in the environmental, transportation, and construction engineering disciplines. The possession and utilization of independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness are essential. Position utilizes computer software such as Arc View, ArcInfo, and Pictometry, to update and maintain the Geographic Information System in the Bureau of License and Permits.
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
- Review and issue permits for commercial, industrial, and residential projects (sanitary, stormwater, driveway, transportation, floodplain development and Right of Way) to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and procedures.
- Resolves code, ordinance, and procedure interpretations relative to applicable requirements.
- Update and maintain records on permits.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Research, and revoke when necessary, permits that have been issued in error or issued based on inaccurate information provided.
- Act as witness in court proceedings and/or provide legal testimony related to issued or revoked permits
- Assist customers with interpretation and application of permit procedures, codes, and ordinances.
- Assist in the training of new Project Compliance Analysts.
- Receive and answer inquiries received via the internet, phone, and written correspondence regarding our department, codes, ordinances and permit procedures.
- Receive, review and direct forms necessary in submitting and receiving submittals and approvals for development within designated Wellfield districts.
- Communicate with Inspections, Current Planning, Information Services, Township Administrators, Supervisors, Managers, and other Departments regarding issues, problems and procedures with cases under review, issued permits, and revoked permits.
- Investigate questions, complaints and potential violations regarding problems with permits and coordinate resolution.
- Create and maintain SOPs related to permit reviews, issuance, and procedures.
- Attend regular training to develop and strengthen skills needed to perform job
- Develop and implement reports.
- Contract management.
- Coordinate with adjacent and impacted counties.
- Coordinate with State and Federal agencies.
- Attend meetings regarding complex and sensitive economic development.
- Participate at various development and planning meetings, inform and assist developers in required standards and processes.
- Initiate and process all enforcement actions.
- Work with Civicnet maintaining current web related applications and the development of new web related applications.
- Review all recorded plat documents received from Current Planning, to ensure compliance with all infrastructure requirements.
- Review and coordinate plans and legal documents necessary in submitting and receiving approval for infrastructure development.
- Provide ordinance analysis and recommend revisions.
- Attend meetings as part of the Accela Review Team and review and approve proposed changes and improvements to be implements.
- Establish and implement policies and procedures to improve the process through coordination with other internal and external agencies.
- Evaluate and recommend changes to integrated computer applications.
- Provide engineering expertise in the areas of drainage, floodplain development, right of way, sanitary sewer construction and street construction to various other staff, Departments, and customers.
- Collect delinquent fees for residential and commercial infrastructure reviews.
- Review petitions for encroachment of regulated drains as to conformity to ordinances, standards and completeness prior to submittal to Board of Public Works for approval/denial. Provide recommendations and required documentation to Board of Public Works for approval/denial of petitions for encroachment of regulated drains.
- Receive inquiries and provide accurate responses regarding floodway/floodplain information relative to specific property and its application to the Federal Flood Insurance Program.
- Coordinate public and private infrastructure improvements.
- Public speaking
- Oversee single family inspection and infrastructure process.
- Maintain all records (legal documents, as-built plans, etc.) associated with the construction of public and private infrastructure.
- Participate in selection and analysis of reviewing and inspection consultants. Manage consultant reviews and inspections.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field of study. (One year of related experience may be substituted for each year of formal education.) The ability to obtain a working knowledge of all applicable building codes, ordinances, and procedures. Ability to prioritize and handle varied assignments and heavy workload. Ability to review plans, specifications and determine necessary permits required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications. Ability to understand and interpret applicable ordinances, codes, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing on technical, complex, or controversial matters with inspectors, engineers, contractors, and public. Ability to operate a computer and learn various related applications. Possession of a valid drivers license. Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved discipline as prescribed by the Director of Code Enforcement, to maintain employment.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.
Working Conditions
The majority of work is performed in a standard office environment. The incumbent may on occasion perform duties in the field at construction sites where the incumbent will be exposed to all types of weather, noise, dirt, machinery, etc.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
- For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
- All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
- 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
- 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
- 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
- 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
- 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
- All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you have a driver's license?
- Yes
- No
What field of study is your Bachelors degree in?
03
How many years of related work experience do you have?
04
To assist us in identifying the related work experience, please list the title of all previous employers where the experience was obtained.
- Required Question
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