Project Compliance Analyst

Overview

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County.

The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services. DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Position is responsible to provide expertise in infrastructure plan review and permit issuance, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances, and applicable engineering codes, specifications and practices. Duties include conducting infrastructure plan review relative to permit issuance, procedures, inter/intra departmental coordination and communication, processing and resolving violations, and accurate documentation. Attend meetings and provide preliminary permit review. Answer/interpret permit, code, ordinance and procedure related questions received from the general public via the internet, phone, and written correspondence.

This position is also responsible for the management, oversight and control of engineering practices and functions that relate to critical infrastructure development and/or improvement, for private development within the City of Indianapolis. This position plans, organizes, evaluates and ultimately brings to completion major projects in the environmental, transportation, and construction engineering disciplines. The possession and utilization of independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness are essential.

Position utilizes computer software such as Arc View, Arc Info, and Pictometry, to update and maintain the Geographic Information System in the Bureau of License and Permits.

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Review and issue permits for commercial, industrial, and residential projects (sanitary, stormwater, driveway, transportation, floodplain development and Right of Way) to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and procedures.
• Resolves code, ordinance, and procedure interpretations relative to applicable requirements.
• Update and maintain records on permits.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Research, and revoke when necessary, permits that have been issued in error or issued based on inaccurate information provided.
• Act as witness in court proceedings and/or provide legal testimony related to issued or revoked permits
• Assist customers with interpretation and application of permit procedures, codes, and ordinances.
• Assist in the training of new Project Compliance Analysts.
• Receive and answer inquiries received via the internet, phone, and written correspondence regarding our department, codes, ordinances and permit procedures.
• Receive, review and direct forms necessary in submitting and receiving submittals and approvals for development within designated Wellfield districts.
• Communicate with Inspections, Current Planning, Information Services, Township Administrators, Supervisors, Managers, and other Departments regarding issues, problems and procedures with cases under review, issued permits, and revoked permits.
• Investigate questions, complaints and potential violations regarding problems with permits and coordinate resolution.
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