Project Development Analyst – DBNS

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis, Department of Business & Neighborhood Services, seeks a Permit Technician/Building Plans Examiner to provide expertise in plan review and permit issuance, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rezonings, variances, and codes.

The role requires the ability to read blueprints, interpret codes, and communicate effectively with inspectors, contractors, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or substituted by one year of related experience for each year of education.
• Ability to obtain working knowledge of building codes, ordinances, and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with inspectors, contractors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and issues permits for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and procedures.
• Resolves code and permit interpretations and maintains permit records.
• Develops reports and participates in process improvements to reduce turnaround times.
• Assists in training new staff and answers inquiries about codes and procedures.
• Interacts with various city departments to coordinate permit-related activities.
• Maintains and updates GIS-related data used by the Permits Division.

Skills

Plan review

Blueprint reading

Code interpretation

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Arc View

ArcInfo

Pictometry

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Summary

Position is responsible to provide expertise in plan review and permit issuance, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, petitions, rezonings, variances, and codes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Position Responsibilities

• Reviews and issues permits for commercial, industrial, and residential projects (ILP, Structural, Sign, Wrecking,) to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and procedures.
• Resolves code, ordinance, and procedure interpretations relative to applicable requirements.
• Updates and maintains 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.
• Researches and revokes, 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
• Assists customers with interpretation and application of permit procedures, building codes, and zoning ordinances.
• Develops and implements reports.
• Initiates and processes enforcement actions.
• Receives, reviews, and issues Master permits.
• Receives, reviews and issues on-line Structural and Master permits.
• Receives, reviews, files, and maintains correspondence received from the Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services regarding projects they have released for construction.
• Assists in the training of new Project Development Analysts.
• Receives and answers inquiries received via the internet, phone, and written correspondence regarding our department, codes, ordinances, and permit procedures.
• Receives, reviews, and directs forms necessary in submitting and receiving submittals and approvals for development within designated Wellfield districts.
• Communicates with Inspections, Current Planning, Information Services, Infrastructure, Township Administrators, Supervisors, and Managers regarding issues, problems, and procedures with cases under review, issued permits, and revoked permits.
• Works with Civicnet maintaining current web related applications and the development of new web related applications.
• Attends meetings as part of the Tidemark Review Team and review and approve proposed changes and improvements to be implements.
• Presents public presentations.
• Investigates questions and complaints regarding problems with permits and coordinate resolution.
• Creates and maintains SOPs related to permit reviews, issuance, and procedures.
• Receives and processes requests for Zoning Verification and Zoning History letters.
• Attends regular training to develop and strengthen skills needed to perform job. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study required. One (1) year of related experience may be substituted for each year of formal education. The ability to obtain a working knowledge of all applicable building codes, ordinances, and procedures. Ability to prioritize and handle varied assignments and heavy workload. Ability to review plans, specifications and determine necessary permits required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints plans, and specifications. Ability to understand and interpret applicable ordinances, codes, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing on technical, complex, or controversial matters with inspectors, contractors, and public. Ability to operate a computer and learn various related applications. Must have a valid driver’s license. Permit Technician, Residential Building Inspector, and Building Plans Examiner Certifications must be attained within 2 years of hire. Must utilize computer software such as Arc View, ArcInfo, and Pictometry, to update and maintain the Geographic Information System in the Permits Division

Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications

Three or more years of experience as a financial professional. Prior professional experience in government or non-profit employment.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is performed in a standard office environment. The incumbent may on occasion perform duties in the field at construction sites where the incumbent will be exposed to all types of weather, noise, dirt, machinery, etc.

Physical Conditions

• Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
• Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
• Tasks require the ability to communicate orally