Senior Planner

Position Summary

Position is responsible for preparing land use and development plans. Incumbent follows established standard policies and procedures, and land use planning principles. Limited independent judgment is utilized. Position reports to Principal Planner Comprehensive.

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

• Prepares plans, projects, and programs
• Formulates and performs geographically based analyses and computer-based planning studies
• Creates and maintains planning information and databases
• Provides data and planning information to public and private agencies/organizations and individual citizens
• Conduct special projects in support of local initiatives and programs
• Develops data, maps, analyses, and special studies in support of significant local plans, projects, and programs
• Facilitates citizen participation and input in planning processes
• Deals with citizens, elected officials, businesspeople, and staff of other public agencies in developing public policy
• 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 or related field with two (2) years of relevant experience in planning, land use, or community development.

Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field. Membership in the American Planning Association or other related professional organization.