The City of Bloomington has an exciting job opportunity as a Zoning Planner and GIS Analyst . We invite diverse talent to join our team and help advance our mission focusing on economic vitality, attainable housing, public safety, progress partnerships, inclusion, open government, sustainability, transportation, and quality of place. Come join us and be part of shaping the vibrant future of Bloomington, Indiana.
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Primary
Assists staff with ArcGIS data acquisition and manipulation, performs and coordinates specific geospatial analysis, and maintains the geospatial files and produced layers or maps.
Prepares reports for and presents to the Plan Commission, Plat Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals and Hearing Officer.
Regularly attends meetings of these groups and ensures requirements are met for scheduled cases.
Conducts site plan reviews, performs on-site inspections, and researches applicable ordinances and development histories.
Reviews subdivision plats and reports findings.
Consults with adjacent property owners, developers, and neighborhood organizations regarding development and zoning matters.
Explains regulations and recommendations, responds to questions, and encourages compliance with established rules and policies.
Reviews building permit applications, verifying compliance with applicable regulations, and recommends corrective action in case of non-compliance.
Issues zoning confirmation letters and approves property transfers.
Assists in development of zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.
Secondary
Attends conferences and workshops pertinent to the efficient administration of the department.
Performs related duties as assigned.Minimum knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Affairs, or related field. Master’s degree in Planning or related field preferred.
Minimum experience equivalent to one year planning, writing, and presenting on current planning, zoning codes, or a related field, required.
Ability to interpret and apply various laws, regulations, guidelines, and codes as they relate to zoning and development review.
Proficiency in Geographical Information Systems including Community Analyst, word processing, spreadsheet analysis and database management.
Ability to understand and interpret legal descriptions and City maps.
Ability to read and use zoning, Sidwell, and floodplain maps, and engineer's scale.Difficulty of Work
Incumbent regularly performs additional work hours due to regular presence at evening public hearings. Must provide timely, accurate information to developers, property owners, and citizens in a fast-paced, stressful environment. A high level of analytical skill is critical in performing site plan review, on-site evaluations, and Geographic Information Systems applications.
Personal Work Relationships
Incumbent maintains frequent contact with department superiors and co-workers, board members, representatives from local agencies, and the general public for the purpose of giving and receiving factual information about policies and regulations of department and Plan Commission.