05/27/2026
Job Title: Junior Planner
Department:Plan Commission
Pay Range: Based on experience and qualifications
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists the Plan Director in regulating and enforcing zoning ordinances; maintains the Plan Commission website, updates the Unified Development Ordinance as needed, and serves as secretary to the Plan Commission, including attending one evening meeting per month.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reports directly to the Plan Director and performs related duties as assigned by the Plan Director.
• Serve as staff to the Plan Commission.
• If the Plan Director is unavailable, the Jr. Planner supervises additional staff and may gain added responsibilities with experience.
• Assists in the enforcement of state and local ordinances regarding zoning.
• Attends required public meetings—typically one per month—and serves as Secretary for the Plan Commission and, when necessary, the Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Offers customer support to developers, residents, and surveyors throughout the development and permitting process.
• Coordinated all public notifications and public hearing procedures for the petition.
• Oversees accounting, financial records, new address processing, staff calendar, website, and routine clerical tasks.
• Assist Plan Director and Zoning Enforcement with the coordination of all public notifications and public hearing procedures for petitions to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Plat Committee, and Plan Commission.
• The ability to conduct on-site inspections as needed.
• Manages tracking and monitoring of documentation, permits, requirements, and related items as directed by the Plan Director, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Maintains GIS for Plan Commission, BZA petitions, and Plat Committee.
• Assists Building Department, which shares the same office, as needed.
• Attending applicable education and training.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
• Works closely with and reports directly to the Plan Director.
• Works directly with department staff and other county departments in the planning process.
• Engages with boards, the public, and local professionals while upholding a professional and courteous demeanor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Planning education or related experience is preferred, but candidates with backgrounds who can demonstrate professionalism and a strong ability to learn are equally encouraged to apply.
• Ability to apply department policies and procedures, federal and state laws, Indiana Code, and local ordinances under the guidance of the Plan Director.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to actively listen, clearly document information, and ensure thorough understanding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, property descriptions, aerial maps, and related materials, or the capacity and willingness to learn these skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimum supervision.
• Effective timemanagement skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks while organizing assigned projects, even when responsibilities shift or compete.
• Ability to work with software such as products from Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word, InDesign, and ArcGIS.
• Possession of a valid Indiana Driver’s license and a demonstrated safe driving record.
Applications and resumes may be submitted to Jackie Knafel, 109 N York St, Albion, IN 46701, or in person to Teresa Tackett, Noble County Plan Commission office, 109 N York St, Albion, IN. email [email protected]
