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Posted : Thursday, July 04, 2024 05:30 PM
The City of Valparaiso, located in the heart of Northwest Indiana, just 60 miles southeast of Chicago and 15 miles south of the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Planner.
The position reports to the Director of Planning & Transit and fulfills a range of roles within the department.
*Qualifications Include:* · Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field.
· At least one (1) year of demonstrated relevant professional experience.
· Candidates with a combination of education, training, and experience (including internships) which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
· Possession of a valid driver’s license.
*Position Expectations include:* · Participates in development and zoning reviews and permitting; · Assists residents and property owners with planning and development matters; · Provides support for Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission, Creative Council, Historic Preservation Commission, and others; · Facilitates regular updates of the Unified Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan; · Supports special planning initiatives like annexations, area plans, grant programs, and studies; · Participates in general planning and zoning research; · Coordinates outdoor dining program for downtown businesses; · Displays strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills; · Effectively speaks and presents before large public groups; · Experience in software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and ESRI ArcGIS highly desired; · Exhibits sound understanding of planning, urban design, historic preservation, and economic development principles; · Demonstrates well-developed customer service skills and the ability to maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, contractors, developers, and the general public.
*Benefits Include:* · Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans · Health Savings Account (w/Generous Annual Employer Funding) · Life Insurance (Employer paid and Supplemental Plans) · Disability Insurance Plan · Paid Time off and Holidays · INPRS (PERF) Pension Program · Employee Assistance and Employee Health Programs · Tuition Reimbursement Programs · Career Growth and Training Opportunities *Compensation:* The City of Valparaiso provides a competitive salary structure.
The salary for the Assistant Planner begins at $55,566.
A higher salary may be considered commensurate with qualifications, experience, and education.
This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*Equal Employment Opportunity:* The City of Valparaiso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, you can request assistance by contacting the Valparaiso Human Resources Department at vhr@valpo.
us.
The City of Valparaiso has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position.
_*Qualified applicants should submit resume and contact information to bshrader@valpo.
us.
Applications/resumes accepted until position is filled.
*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $55,566.
00 per year Benefits: * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Office Ability to Relocate: * Valparaiso, IN 46383: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
The position reports to the Director of Planning & Transit and fulfills a range of roles within the department.
*Qualifications Include:* · Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field.
· At least one (1) year of demonstrated relevant professional experience.
· Candidates with a combination of education, training, and experience (including internships) which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
· Possession of a valid driver’s license.
*Position Expectations include:* · Participates in development and zoning reviews and permitting; · Assists residents and property owners with planning and development matters; · Provides support for Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission, Creative Council, Historic Preservation Commission, and others; · Facilitates regular updates of the Unified Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan; · Supports special planning initiatives like annexations, area plans, grant programs, and studies; · Participates in general planning and zoning research; · Coordinates outdoor dining program for downtown businesses; · Displays strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills; · Effectively speaks and presents before large public groups; · Experience in software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and ESRI ArcGIS highly desired; · Exhibits sound understanding of planning, urban design, historic preservation, and economic development principles; · Demonstrates well-developed customer service skills and the ability to maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, contractors, developers, and the general public.
*Benefits Include:* · Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans · Health Savings Account (w/Generous Annual Employer Funding) · Life Insurance (Employer paid and Supplemental Plans) · Disability Insurance Plan · Paid Time off and Holidays · INPRS (PERF) Pension Program · Employee Assistance and Employee Health Programs · Tuition Reimbursement Programs · Career Growth and Training Opportunities *Compensation:* The City of Valparaiso provides a competitive salary structure.
The salary for the Assistant Planner begins at $55,566.
A higher salary may be considered commensurate with qualifications, experience, and education.
This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*Equal Employment Opportunity:* The City of Valparaiso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, you can request assistance by contacting the Valparaiso Human Resources Department at vhr@valpo.
us.
The City of Valparaiso has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position.
_*Qualified applicants should submit resume and contact information to bshrader@valpo.
us.
Applications/resumes accepted until position is filled.
*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $55,566.
00 per year Benefits: * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Office Ability to Relocate: * Valparaiso, IN 46383: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN
• Post ID: 9069968381
