Salary : $66,331.20 - $73,694.40 Annually Location : Noblesville, IN Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 00362 Department: Planning & Development Opening Date: 01/12/2024 Purpose of Position Incumbent serves as Senior Planner for the Planning and Development Department, responsible for administering, enforcing and educating the public, city officials (both elected and appointed) and private developers regarding the Noblesville Unified Development Ordinance, the Noblesville City Code, and all city policies regarding zoning and development within the community. Essential Job Functions Administers city zoning code and unified development codes, including responding to inquiries, reviewing subdivision plats and site plans, inspecting sites, interpreting and explaining codes, maintaining Land Use inventory, preparing and filing legal documents and creating and posting public hearing notices. Recommends updates to the Unified Development Ordinance as needed. Evaluates development proposals for conformance with ordinances, codes and policies of local, state, and federal government, including studying documentation for compliance with the comprehensive plan, communicating with applicants, resolving problems, and making formal recommendations for approval/denial to Planning Commission. Regularly follows the development proposals through the full planning process including presentations to Plan Commission, Common Council, and Board of Works. Provides administrative support to Noblesville Plan Commission, including attending and recording monthly meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and staff reports, minutes and other materials, making presentations, answering questions, and reporting action on specific projects/cases. Provides administrative support to Architectural Review Board, including attending and recording monthly meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and staff reports, minutes and other materials, making presentations, answering questions, and reporting action on specific projects/cases. Assists Associate Planners in evaluating land use proposals; reviews recommendations and reports. Coordinates updates to the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) maps for rezoning and annexations. Manages department database for collecting, presenting, tracking, and analyzing permit, inspection, zoning, and public hearing information. Monitors/updates city webpage regarding department information. Assists office visitors and callers as needed, receiving inquiries, researching records and policies, and providing information. Maintains current knowledge of planning trends and activities in other communities by reading professional publications and periodically attending conferences/seminars. Assists in completing various special projects as assigned. Job Requirements Minimum of a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public and Environmental Affairs, Land Studies or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible work experience in planning. A master's degree and experience in administration of zoning regulations is preferred. Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of state and local ordinances regarding zoning, subdivision control, drainage/flood control, public environmental nuisances and land development. Thorough knowledge of city topography, including roads, subdivisions and drainage, and the ability to read and interpret detailed prints, specifications, property legal descriptions, plat maps and aerials. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other city departments, related county departments, BZA, Plan Commission, Architectural Review Board, City Council, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Working knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to type with speed and accuracy and properly operate office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, copier, cameras, and telephone. Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations, maintain accurate records, and prepare documents/reports as required. Ability to operate department technology and various computer programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Working knowledge of the City of Noblesville Civilian Employee Personnel Policy Handbook and the ability to apply these regulations/standards to employment. Ability to supervise the administration of the City ordinances and codes, directing the investigation of complaints by city personnel, reviewing findings, and initiating appropriate action for non-compliance. Ability to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision, often under time pressure. Ability to regularly work extended, weekend and/or evening hours. Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license, a demonstrated safe driving record, and must remain insurable through the City of Noblesville's liability insurance carrier. (Refer to the Civilian Personnel Policy for additional information.) Work Environment Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other city departments, BZA Plan Commission, related county departments, and the public for purposes of exchanging and explaining information, interpreting and enforcing ordinances, and resolving code violations. Incumbent reports directly to Development Services Manager. Incumbent performs duties in an office environment, in a vehicle and outdoors, involving driving to/from various sites, sitting and walking at will, handling/grasping/fingering objects, lifting/carrying objects weighing under 25 pounds, hearing sounds/communication, and close/far vision. Incumbent regularly works extended, weekend and/or evening hours. City of Noblesville 2024 Benefit Outline The following city benefits are offered to all full-time city employees. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the city's Human Resources Department at 317-776-6360. Civilian Benefit Guide - Please click HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS INSURANCE PREMIUMS: The City of Noblesville pays 80% of the medical, dental and vision premiums for full-time city employees. Insurance premiums are deducted over 24 pays per year. BENEFIT PLANS:MEDICAL Office visit co-pay: $40.00 Urgent care co-pay: $50.00 Emergency room co-pay: $175.00 In-network benefits: Deductible: $400.00 individual / $800.00 family Paid by plan after deductible is met: 80% Out-of-Pocket maximum: $900.00 individual / $1,800.00 family PRESCRIPTIONS/RX Generic co-pay: $25.00 Brand name formulary co-pay: $35.00 Brand name non-formulary co-pay: $50.00 Employee Healthcare Clinic Full-time employees have access to a Health and Wellness Clinic which provides many health and wellness services for employees and dependents on the city's medical healthcare plan. Many of the services provided are those you would expect to receive from a family physician. The clinic also provides generic prescriptions and clinical lab testing. All services provided at the Health and Wellness Clinic are provided at no cost to the employee. Dental Preventative services paid at 100% Basic services paid at 80% ($50.00 deductible) Major services paid at 50% ($50.00 deductible) (A $50 deductible applies to Basic and Major services) Vision Eye exams: plan pays up to $100.00 Contacts: plan pays up to $300.00 Frames: pays up to $130.00 (every 24 months) Lens: pays up to $180.00 (depending on lens type) WELLNESS Onsite fitness facility available 24/7 to employees and spouses at no cost. SECTION 125 - FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNTS Flex Spending enables you to reimburse yourself for an un-reimbursed health care or dependent care expenses using pre-taxed payroll deducted dollars. LIFE INSURANCE Employees are provided a city paid life insurance policy in the amount of $50,000.00. RETIREMENT The city's retirement plan is administered through the Indiana Public Employee's Retirement Fund. To find additional information, please visit the INPRS website at DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation program. The city will match a percentage of contributions up to $3,000 annually. FINANCIAL WELLNESS SmartDollar - Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program is an online employer-provided financial wellness benefit that consists of tools to teach employees how to budget, pay off debt, save for emergencies, and more! 100% online, confidential, and self-paced. This benefit is free to employees. VOLUNTARY, EMPLOYEE PAID BENEFITS Employees have the option to enroll in voluntary, employee-paid benefits, including: short-term disability, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, and college savings plan. LONGEVITY BENEFITS Longevity pay is paid in the amount of $120 for each calendar year of service, not to exceed twenty (20 ) years. TIME OFF BENEFITS Vacation 3 days : After first 90 days Prorated: 90 days - 1 year 3 weeks: 2 to 9 years 4 weeks: 10 to 14 years 5 weeks: 15 years+ Sick Time City employees earn seven (7) hours of sick time each month. Float Days City employees receive five (5) float days per year, which may be used as vacation days. Holidays The city recognizes and provides holiday pay for approximately eleven (11) holidays per year.