Planner II - Elkhart, IN

Position: Planner II

Location: City of Elkhart, Indiana

Type: Full Time

Pay: Salaried

Job Summary

Ensures compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance and perform other professional planning duties. Serve as main staff member for customer service in the Permit Center. Employee has significant impact on decisions and recommendations of the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Commission.

Full information and application available here.

Planner I - Elkhart, IN

Position: Planner I

Location: City of Elkhart, Indiana

Type: Full time / In person

Pay: Salaried

Job Summary

Perform and manage complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis and ensure compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance and perform other professional planning duties. Serves as lead for technical review, sign and zoning enforcement.  Employee has significant impact on decisions and recommendations of the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Parks Department. 

Full information and application available here.

Land Use Planner - Boone County, IL

Who: Boone County is a boutique county that cherishes its rural heritage, has access to world class transportation options, is receptive to change and committed to deliver quality services in a fiscally responsible manner. Boone County is located in the heart of the Midwest. Residents enjoy quiet rural living, strong school systems, dedicated conservation areas, quaint main streets, and a thriving business and employment climate.

What: Boone County (pop. 53,513) is seeking an organized, highly motivated, and professional individual to fill the position of Land Use Planner. Anticipated hiring salary of $50,000 to $75,000, depending on qualifications. An excellent benefits package is provided.   Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary contact for the County for all matters relating to land use planning. 
• Reviews and processes all zoning and land use proposals, including special use permits, variances, zoning map amendments, and text amendments. 
• Coordinates and presents reports and recommendations to the Regional Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning, Building, and Zoning Committee, and County Board. 
• Meets with residents, developers, and architects to discuss the County’s zoning requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. 
• Updates and administers the County’s Comprehensive Plan. 
• Routinely reviews and recommends Zoning Ordinance text amendments and/or improvements. 
• Coordinates agenda preparation and attends all County planning related meetings. 
• Maintains accurate inventory of zoning and subdivision codes. 
• Maintains and updates County records and demographic information.   

Planner/Zoning Ordinance Officer (Plainfield, IN) - closes 4/29

Who: Town of Plainfield, Indiana

What: The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will be responsible for determining, with the help of Town staff, whether properties are in violation and which articles of the Zoning, Subdivision Control and Nuisance Abatement or other ordinances are being violated. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will communicate this information to property owners, tenants and staff. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will work with the Planners, other staff and property owners in coordinating solutions and courses of action for the affected properties. If violations are not corrected in a reasonable period of time, the Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer may issue written citations and work with law enforcement agencies and courts to resolve the violations. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will be general support for Development Services. Essential responsibilities include:

Assistant City Planer (Elmhurst, IL)

Who: City of Elmhurst, Illinois

What: This position is a responsible administrative position involved in assisting in the preparation and administration of long-range planning, land development, rezoning, subdivision and other land use issues. The major purpose of the Assistant City Planner is to support and assist the City Planner in administering the City’s land use regulation program by providing focused attention and specialized expertise. This includes assisting the City Planner in the administration and enforcement of the City’s general zoning ordinance and other related ordinances; Staff liaison to the Development, Planning and Zoning Committee and Zoning & Planning Commission and additional meetings held outside normal business hours. Assists in administering the City’s Sustainability Plan. Responsibilities include:

Development Supervisor II – City of Portland, OR

Who: City of Portland, Oregon Bureau of Development Services

What: Development Supervisors (2 positions available) will lead the teams that not only are the first point of contact in the Development Services Center, these teams perform the work which knits the permit review process from start to finish. Ideal candidates are seeking purposeful work, and are interested in sharing their talents to not just lead our teams, but support them and all stakeholders in enhancing Bureau of Development Services processes. These supervisors will be change agents within the Bureau, identifying trends within the industry and developing appropriate permit processing responses, as well as being a front-line implementer of the Bureau Technology initiative – Portland Online Permitting System. This position participates in the Bureau Leadership Team, collaborates with other program supervisors and division managers on the development of Bureau policies and procedures; promotes equitable delivery of services.

Land Use Planner, Modus, Inc. - Portland, OR or Seattle, WA

Land Use Planner

Modus, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

jobs@modus-corp.com

Website: 

http://www.modus-corp.com/

Location: 

Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, OR

ABOUT MODUS: Established in 2005, Modus is an industry leader in wireless site development across the west coast from San Diego to Seattle. Our services include site acquisition, land use planning, architecture and engineering, construction, and environmental compliance.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES: Modus, Inc. is currently searching for highly talented and driven professionals to fill Land Use Planning Positions in our Portland, OR and Seattle, WA offices. These positions offer an opportunity for those interested in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Historic Preservation and Environmental Compliance to gain valuable work experience while participating on dynamic and fast-paced team-based projects.

Planning professionals will:

• Conduct research and review multiple jurisdictional zoning ordinances as it pertains to wireless telecommunication facilities. 
• Prepare preliminary zoning/permitting analyses in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. 
• Provide site-specific design, zoning & permitting analyses for selected sites. 
• Prepare zoning and permit applications. 
• Review architectural drawings and other zoning collateral. 
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and other interdisciplinary teams as needed to obtain zoning approval. 
• Work diligently to expedite jurisdictional approval processes & project timelines. 
• Attend and present at site design visits, community meetings and hearings. 
• Effectively manage and communicate ongoing project status to Modus, Inc. clients.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Self-motivated and have an uncompromising work ethic. 
• Strong knowledge and interest in Urban Planning. 
• Strong research and analytic skills. 
• Highly organized and have a talent for multi-tasking. 
• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proven ability to define and meet individual and team oriented project goals. 
• Bachelors Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field, 2+ years successful Zoning and Permitting experience preferred. 
• Valid Driver’s License. 
• Strong computer skills utilizing MS Outlook, and reports in MS Excel.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter, resume and salary range expectations to jobs@modus-corp.com, using the subject line “Applying for Land Use Planner”.

POSTING DATE: 9/15/15

Senior Planner, The Collaborative Firm, LLC - East Point, GA

Senior Planner 

The Collaborative Firm, LLC

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

7-10 years

Fax: 

404-684-7033

Email: 

jobs@tcfatl.com

Website: 

http://www.tcfatl.com

Location: 

East Point, GA

The Collaborative Firm, LLC, a land use planning and real estate development firm based in East Point, GA, is seeking a qualified Senior Planner to join our team of professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, monitors, manages and administers urban and regional planning project activities.
• Prepares planning, zoning and land use documents such as staff reports, text amendments, comprehensive plans, planning studies, zoning ordinances, and technical review comments.
• Field planning and zoning calls and provide assistance at a zoning help desk.
• Prepare zoning verification letters.
• Technical review of development applications (site plan, rezoning, variance, conditional use, etc.)
• Conduct site visits.
• Assist in the preparation of zoning ordinances, comprehensive planning studies, and other planning documents.
• Administer and interpret local zoning ordinances, zoning maps, comprehensive plans and future land use maps.
• Review and approval of business licenses, certificates of occupancy, and various permits. Planning, land use, data collection, and analysis.
• Preparation of land use assessments and zoning analyses.
• Prepares memos, detailed analytical documents, management reports, and project status reports in order to communicate program success, explain complicated ideas, and describe complex projects.
• Facilitation of public meetings, including community meetings, visioning exercises, character preference surveys and design charrettes.
• Interprets zoning codes and advises individuals and project representatives on the process or other actions requiring application reviews.
• Reads and interprets site plans, building elevations, landscaping plans, and legal descriptions for accurate representation on zoning maps.
• Develops, upgrades, and/or reviews zoning ordinance procedures.
• Preparation and presentation of information to elected and appointed boards and authorities, local government staff and citizens.

Ability, Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to make an effective presentation
• Ability to interpret Zoning Ordinance  
• Proven written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Proficient problem-solving skills
• Project Management Skills
• Management experience
• Proficiency in various computer software applications: project tracking & permitting systems; GIS; Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Availability to attend night meetings
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Knowledge of the land development and site development processes
• Knowledge of consensus building techniques among board members, stakeholders and the community as a whole
• Proficient decision-making skills
• Proving track record and ability to meet time sensitive deadlines

Requirements
Minimum qualifications include:

1. At least 7 years of professional land-use planning, community development, zoning administration, public sector community relations, including 3 years of management/administrative experience in local government;
2. A bachelor’s degree in city and urban planning, urban design, community development, landscape architecture, architecture or a related field;

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience as a Planning and Zoning Manager, a master’s degree and experience in municipal government is highly desired.

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary depending on qualifications.

How to Apply

To apply, submit cover letters and résumés via email to jobs@tcfatl.com or by fax to (404) 684-7033.