JOB DESCRIPTION

Planner II

Monroe County Planning Department

Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description

We're looking for a creative, educated and dedicated planner to join our team.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Responsibilities in comprehensive planning projects (long-range planning)
• Reviewing development proposals (current planning)
• Leading projects and initiatives, including:
• Bike and pedestrian planning
• Historic preservation
• Environmental conservation

SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Creative thinking, positive attitude
• Strong commitment to public service, customer service, and community improvement
• Team orientation and personal accountability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Master’s degree in planning or a closely related field
• Demonstrable experience in ESRI-based products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArGIS online, and other GIS-related applications relating to planning and ability to maintain department GIS data and provide related training.
• Alternative transportation and/or historic preservation training and experience desired.
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental planning issues and concepts, including basic planning theory, urban design, subdivision, environmental issues, growth management, economic development, housing, and transportation.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary of $60,133 per year (40 hours per week); salary increases to $66,810 after year three
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and Employees Health Clinic
• Membership in Indiana Public Employees Retirement System
• Free transit pass
• Paid APA dues (including AICP if you're certified)

BENEFITS:

• Public employee pension program (14.2% of salary total invested on your behalf w/ 10-year vestment period at no cost to the employee, with potential to voluntarily add up to 10% of post-tax total to fund)
• Free primary healthcare for all health insurance participants via employer-provided health & wellness center
• Health / dental / vision insurance w/ 80% employer contribution towards total
• Government holidays or floating holiday package for those in 24/7 facilities
• Nonexempt positions earn comp benefit time for hours worked over their weekly minimum
• Retirement counselor resources
• Free parking
• 6 weeks paid parental leave after 1-year of full-time employment
• Complete pay transparency
• Perks & discounts program with local / national / international opportunities
• EAP program for employees and their families

LIVING IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA:

• Home of Indiana University
• Culturally diverse community with vibrant music and arts scene
• Close to parks, nature and bike trails, Lake Monroe, and the Hoosier National Forest

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit the Monroe County website listed below:

Submit 1) County Application for Employment (link here: https://www.in.gov/counties/monroe/files/MCG-Application.pdf); 2) Resume and Cover Letter; and 3) References to:

Jackie N. Jelen, AICP
Planning Director, Monroe County Planning Department
Monroe County Government Center

501 N. Morton St., Suite 224

Bloomington, IN 47404

Phone: (812) 349-2561
Email: jnester@co.monroe.in.us

Interviews will begin immediately. Deadline for Application: Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Position will remain open until filled. Applications after this deadline will be accepted.