Share Email Opening Title Senior Planner  Open Date 8/12/2020   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Community Investment   Location Community Investment   Reports To Director of Planning   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00 pm. Evening and weekend hours may be necessary, and schedule is subject to vary based on departmental need.   Pay Rate $53,000-$60,000/yr.   Description SUMMARY Assist in the development of strategic planning initiatives including: land use planning, neighborhood development, complete street implementation, and policy development to support the long-term growth and resiliency of the City of South Bend. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Work collaboratively with the Planning Team and other City departments to deliver Mayoral initiatives and City priorities. • Oversee the implementation of projects from inception to completion. • Manage project budgets, invoicing, and external consultants. • Develop planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs, and regulations. • Must be available to attend evening and weekend meetings when necessary. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs related work as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, urban design, or other closely related field. • 3+ years of experience in the field of urban planning, urban design, or other closely related field. • Master’s degree preferred. • AICP preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Strong knowledge of new urbanist planning and design principles and best practices. • Must have excellent project management skills. • Advanced knowledge of a relevant specialization such as transportation, land use, or economic development is desired. • Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems. • Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects. • Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers. • Pleasant, professional demeanor and ability to work with contractors, developers, business and property owners, and other residents. • Ability to create graphic designs, development strategies, and render site plans via sketches and/or computer graphics highly desirable. • Ability to execute responsibilities with little or no supervision. • Ability to interpret site plans and engineering and architectural drawings. • Excellent knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and the ability to prepare correspondence, documents, and detailed reports. • Ability to effectively manage the workday, multiple projects and deadlines, and be attuned to the importance of the attention to detail. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). • Working knowledge of the Adobe Suite of applications specifically: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. • Ability to effectively address the public, handle stressful situations, work cooperatively with others, handle multiple tasks, and work under deadline pressure. • Sound knowledge of GIS a bonus. • Spanish language ability a plus. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver’s License required. EQUIPMENT Desktop Computer, Laptop Computer, Telephone, Automobile, Copy Machine, Digital Camera, and Associated Software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in both office and field settings, with moderate inside temperatures and outside in all types of weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and potentially loud in the field. Entire office is smoke free.   Required Pre-employment drug screen required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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