Strategic Land-Use Planner

Danch Harner; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danch Harner is seeking an experienced Planner to review and coordinate a variety of planning and development applications, including variances, subdivisions, rezonings, site plans, and conditional uses. You will work directly with clients, municipal and county staff, officials, consultants, and the public on a wide range of development projects.

The position requires strong research, writing, and communication skills, proficiency with GIS and planning software, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• AICP certification or willingness to obtain AICP.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare staff reports, presentations, findings, and recommendations.
• Familiarity with GIS, mapping, and planning software.
• Ability to interpret ordinances, comprehensive plans, and land-use regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with applicants, property owners, public officials, consultants, and the public.
• Experience attending or presenting at public meetings and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning, variance, subdivision, rezon­ing, site-plan, conditional-use, and other land-use applications for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare staff reports, findings, recommendations, conditions, agendas, exhibits, and meeting materials.
• Research zoning, land-use history, ordinances, development regulations, and comprehensive plans.
• Review plats, site plans, surveys, and technical development documents.
• Coordinate reviews with municipal departments, engineers, surveyors, attorneys, developers, and consultants.
• Communicate with applicants and property owners regarding requirements, revisions, and approval processes.
• Present applications at Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Council, and public meetings.
• Conduct site visits and assist with public hearings and planning projects.
• Support comprehensive planning, zoning updates, subdivision regulations, and development standards.
• Prepare GIS maps, exhibits, and graphics; maintain project files and track deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Perform other planning and related duties as assigned.

Skills

AICP certification

GIS

Research & writing

Public speaking

Project management

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Danch Harner is seeking an experienced Planner to review and coordinate a variety of planning and development applications, including variances, subdivisions, rezonings, site plans, and conditional uses. You will work directly with clients, municipal and county staff, officials, consultants, and the public on a wide range of development projects.

The position requires strong research, writing, and communication skills, proficiency with GIS and planning software, and the ability to manage