Reports to: Director of Planning
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and starts at $40,000. Health insurance, life insurance, PERF, holiday, vacation, personal and sick time.
Job Summary:
The Associate Planner for the Planning, Preservation & Design department will work directly with the Director of Planning and provide daily support for Planning Department functions. In addition, the Associate Planner will provide assistance within the Planning, Preservation and Design team to support preparations for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings.
Duties/Responsibilities/Skills:
- Assist individuals with zoning, setback, etc. in preparation for presentation to appropriate body that will approve their project and confirm filing deadlines and meeting dates/times.
- Prepare findings of fact then approval or disapproval letter and file with County Recorder.
- Prepare and distribute meeting packets for Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Attend and take minutes for Plan Commission and Board of Zoning appeals.
- Maintain applicant database for Plan Commission and Board of Zoning appeals.
- Prepare and mail Conditional Use renewal letters.
- Assist with Zoning Ordinance amendments.
- Prepare/distribute Zoning Ordinance amendment certifications.
- Serve as the city’s primary Floodplain Manager and administer all floodplain development permits and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- In the absence of the Building Inspector, review building permit plans to ensure that they meet current building codes and other regulations.
- In the absence of the Building Inspector, conduct on-site inspections of active permits.
- As necessary, process department permits and receipts.
- Other duties as assigned by the Mayor or Director of Planning.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
Experience and Education:
- Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer/ADA
The City of Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, or any other category protected by law. Further, the city will comply with all legal requirements related to affirmative action, and the employment of the handicapped, and veterans.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Madison will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Submit Resume & Cover Letter To:
Jenna Armstrong, Human Resource Generalist: jarmstrong@madison-in.gov