Planning Services Associate Land Use Planner

Planning Services Associate Land Use Planner

Planning Services, 200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Under the direction of the Senior Land Use Planner – Plan Commission, the Associate Land Use Planner – Plan Commission provides professional land use planning expertise and assistance to a wide variety of clients.

• Communicates with the general public, design community, developers, and elected officials on the Allen County and City of Fort Wayne Plan Commissions.
• Assists applicants with filing vacation, primary and secondary plat, primary and secondary development plan, rezoning, and covenant amendment petitions.
• Conducts on‑site review of proposals, assesses projects for zoning ordinance compliance, and provides comments to developers and designers.
• Prepares staff reports on each petition, attends public hearings and business meetings, and provides expertise and support to the Allen County and City of Fort Wayne Plan Commissions.
• Formulates findings‑of‑fact and conditions for each petition and presents them to legislative bodies.
• Analyzes and disseminates project information in the Allen County / Fort Wayne online permitting system.
• Responds to inquiries and advises property owners, architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public on Plan Commission processes and procedures.
• Provides information about department services, requirements, standard policies, and procedures within Allen County, Fort Wayne, Grabill, Huntertown, Woodburn, and Monroeville.
• Reviews and determines compliance of commercial, industrial, and residential development plans to issue the Certificate of Compliance.
• Processes permit applications and visits development sites as appropriate.
• Assists in the review of potential Plan Commission projects at the bi‑weekly New Project Meeting for prospective developers or the general public.
• Reviews roadway easements associated with metes and bounds subdivisions for compliance with code.
• Processes plats approved by the Fort Wayne Plat Committee.
• Assists in the processing of subdivision plats through the Allen County Plat Committee.
• Develops process workflows and manuals for departmental operating procedures.
• Administers addresses for all zoning jurisdictions.
• Analyzes GIS data for department needs in development of maps, plans, and ordinances.
• Responsible for administering and disseminating the sign code by reviewing and approving freestanding and downtown sign permit applications.
• Processes administrative property splits within the City of Fort Wayne and other incorporated areas.
• Performs code enforcement duties for Plan Commission approved projects, inspections, and related fieldwork.
• Coordinates Accela tickets and projects for the division.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, or related field with one year of experience in community development, planning, or related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License to operate a county vehicle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, to effectively and professionally communicate with others.
• Knowledge of research and data collection practices with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret department and government records and regulations.
• Knowledge of planning principles and practices with the ability to apply them to current situations and projects.
• Strong customer service skills with the interest and willingness to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and manage various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and other job‑related software.