Planner II

Monroe County Government is seeking a creative, educated, and dedicated planner to join the Planning Department in Bloomington, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive planning projects (long-range planning)
• Reviewing development proposals (current planning)
• Leading projects and initiatives, including:
  • Bike and pedestrian planning
  • Historic preservation
  • Environmental conservation

Requirements

• Master’s degree in planning or a closely related field
• Demonstrable experience in ESRI-based products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other GIS-related applications relating to planning; ability to maintain department GIS data and provide related training
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental planning issues and concepts, including basic planning theory, urban design, subdivision, environmental issues, growth management, economic development, housing, and transportation

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Creative thinking and a positive attitude
• Strong commitment to public service, customer service, and community improvement
• Team orientation and personal accountability
• Alternative transportation and/or historic preservation training and experience desired

Pay

Starting salary of $60,133 per year (40 hours per week); salary increases to $66,810 after year three.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Membership in Indiana Public Employees Retirement System (14.2% of salary total invested on your behalf with a 10-year vestment period at no cost to the employee; potential to voluntarily add up to 10% of post-tax total to fund)
• Free primary healthcare for all health insurance participants via employer-provided health & wellness center
• 80% employer contribution towards health, dental, and vision insurance
• Government holidays or floating holiday package for those in 24/7 facilities
• Nonexempt positions earn comp benefit time for hours worked over their weekly minimum
• Retirement counselor resources
• Free parking
• 6 weeks paid parental leave after 1 year of full-time employment
• Complete pay transparency
• Perks & discounts program with local, national, and international opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Free transit pass
• Paid APA dues (including AICP if certified)

About the Area

Bloomington, Indiana, is home to Indiana University and offers a culturally diverse community with a vibrant music and arts scene. It is close to parks, nature and bike trails, Lake Monroe, and the Hoosier National Forest.