Agency: Madison County Council of Governments

Position: Senior Planner

Type: Full-time

Location: 739 Main Street

Anderson, IN 46016

Website: www.heartlandmpo.org

Phone: (765) 641-9482

Fax: (765) 641-9486

Starting Salary Range: $54,000 + depending upon qualifications with an excellent benefits package.

Salary depends on incumbent qualifications and will include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, social security, and retirement pension through the Indiana Public Retirement System (IN-PRS). Additional benefits include a competitive package with compensatory time, training/traveling expenses including per diem, and vacation/holidays/sick leave.

About Our Agency:

The Madison County Council of Governments (MCCOG) is a multidisciplinary metropolitan planning and design agency that provides full-service technical assistance to local units of government in central Indiana. We are located in the northeastern part of the growing central Indiana metropolitan area. Our team supports communities in managing their priorities for growth and change.

Position Description:

MCCOG is looking for a qualified professional to serve as a Senior Planner on its Community Planning and Design Team. As a planner with the agency, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape communities within our region. This position blends long-range and current planning and design, guiding the growth and development of the region in a way that preserves the environment while enhancing its functionality. Beyond technical expertise, you will be independent and part of a dynamic team that thrives on providing options for the future of the region and its communities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

You have demonstrated experience in urban design principles, practices, and their applicability to a community or the region. You have excellent writing and speaking skills and understand data development, data usage, and data analysis. Experience working with professionals from other disciplines, such as community and economic development, landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, transportation, and land use. You can collaborate with internal and external organizations. Experience in presenting and working with diverse audiences and settings. Technical skills include proficiency with Adobe Suite products, ArcGIS Pro, Sketchup, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education/Experience:

You bring a strong foundation with a Bachelor's Degree in City or Regional Planning, urban design, or a closely related field — such as Landscape Architecture — and at least 4 years of experience in professional planning. A Master's Degree and AICP certification are preferred; a Master's Degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.

In addition, this position offers the opportunity and challenge of a quality learning environment and experience and the potential to grow professionally. Ideal candidates will be independent, creative, adaptive, and self-starters who enjoy being part of a team. MCCOG has a tradition of investing in training opportunities for staff. Given the incumbent's desire to learn and take on new responsibilities, this position offers the potential to expand in scope.

Send resume and cover letter via email: Send a cover letter and resume to the following individuals.

John Lavine, Community Planning & Design Manager: john@heartlandmpo.org Jerrold Bridges, Executive Director: jerry@heartlandmpo.org

Questions: All questions should be emailed to the addresses noted above.

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled. Initial review of credentials will begin within twenty-eight (28) days of job posting. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

MCCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right as the employer not to hire.