Area Plan Commission St. Joseph County
South Bend, IN
This position is full-time, non-exempt and is covered under the Saint Joseph County Employee Policy Manual.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shift Times: Monday through Friday
Essential Functions:
Incumbent serves as a Planner for the St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission responsible for a full range of planning and zoning activities including managing the subdivision platting and rezoning process; ensuring compliance with relevant ordinances; reviewing Area Board of Zoning Appeals petitions; conducts research and performs critical analysis on a wide range of land use and economic development issues; and assists in the preparation of amendments to development codes.
Coordinates Commission activities and responds to requests from local, state and federal reviewing agencies in addition to applicants, professional consultants and citizens. Assists public and government agencies on a wide range of land use-related issues associated with the Commission’s member jurisdictions – City of South Bend, St. Joseph County and five Towns.
Composes staff reports and makes presentations to the Plat Committee, Area Plan Commission, Area Board of Zoning Appeals and City, County and Town Councils.
Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in urban planning or a closely related field.\Working knowledge of fundamental planning issues and concepts including planning theory, land use law, comprehensive planning, urban design, subdivision and zoning concepts, GIS and economic development.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writingwith co-workers, City, Town and County departments, developers, elected officials, State and Federal agencies, community organizations, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to effectively manage the work day, multiple projects and deadlines and be attuned to the importance of the attention to detail.
Applications must be completed online at: http://www.stjosephcountyindiana.com/departments/sjchr/applications.htm
SALARY RANGE
Entry (0-1 year): $34,000 - $37,995 Dependent on qualifications
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Manager
Address
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
11th Floor County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Resource URL: http://www.stjosephcountyindiana.com/departments/sjchr/applications.htm
Email: jparcell@co.st-joseph.in.us
Phone: 574-235-9571
This position is full-time, non-exempt and is covered under the Saint Joseph County Employee Policy Manual.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shift Times: Monday through Friday
Essential Functions:
Incumbent serves as a Planner for the St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission responsible for a full range of planning and zoning activities including managing the subdivision platting and rezoning process; ensuring compliance with relevant ordinances; reviewing Area Board of Zoning Appeals petitions; conducts research and performs critical analysis on a wide range of land use and economic development issues; and assists in the preparation of amendments to development codes.
Coordinates Commission activities and responds to requests from local, state and federal reviewing agencies in addition to applicants, professional consultants and citizens. Assists public and government agencies on a wide range of land use-related issues associated with the Commission’s member jurisdictions – City of South Bend, St. Joseph County and five Towns.
Composes staff reports and makes presentations to the Plat Committee, Area Plan Commission, Area Board of Zoning Appeals and City, County and Town Councils.
Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in urban planning or a closely related field.\Working knowledge of fundamental planning issues and concepts including planning theory, land use law, comprehensive planning, urban design, subdivision and zoning concepts, GIS and economic development.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writingwith co-workers, City, Town and County departments, developers, elected officials, State and Federal agencies, community organizations, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to effectively manage the work day, multiple projects and deadlines and be attuned to the importance of the attention to detail.
Applications must be completed online at: http://www.stjosephcountyindiana.com/departments/sjchr/applications.htm
SALARY RANGE
Entry (0-1 year): $34,000 - $37,995 Dependent on qualifications
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Manager
Address
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
11th Floor County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Resource URL: http://www.stjosephcountyindiana.com/departments/sjchr/applications.htm
Email: jparcell@co.st-joseph.in.us
Phone: 574-235-9571