Planner

Description:

Planner serves as staff to the Area Plan Commission, Area Board of Zoning Appeals, and Plat Committee. Performs zoning administration functions for the County at the direction of the Director. Provides planning and zoning staff support to member towns as needed. Responsibilities include processing, reviewing, and preparing staff reports for various boards and commissions. Other major functions of the position include researching and responding to public and customer inquiries regarding planning and zoning related issues, as well as evaluating development proposals for conformance with plans, ordinances, and codes.

This position reports directly to the Area Plan Commission Director and may perform functions on behalf of County Surveyor, County Engineer, and Economic Development Director.

Essential Functions:

• Research and respond to public and customer inquiries regarding planning and zoning related issues 
• Evaluate development proposals for conformance with plans, ordinances, and codes 
• Work collaboratively with petitioners, members of the public, elected officials, and other stakeholders during the development review process 
• Process, review, and write staff reports for Area Board of Zoning Appeals petitions 
• Process, review, and write staff reports for Area Plan Commission petitions 
• Process, review, and write staff reports for Plat Committee petitions 
• Process, review, and write staff reports for street and alley vacations 
• Responsible for zoning enforcement in designated territory
• Conduct onsite inspections as needed 
• Update Geographic Information System (GIS) layers and maps 
• Assists in the developing long-range plans and revision of ordinances
• Provide staff support on various special projects, committees, and other groups
• Assist public and government agencies on a wide range of Planning, Public Works, and Economic Development issues
• Attend public meetings as needed, including some during evening hours 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor