Starke County Planning and Building Department hiring

The Starke County Planning and Building Department announced earlier this month that it is hiring.

The Planning and Building Department is seeking a Deputy Administrative Assistant to join its team.

The successful applicant will be highly organized and detail-oriented for this full-time position, the job duties of which include but are not limited to providing administrative, technical, and case management support to the Starke County Plan Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Building Department.

This position is authorized to perform zoning administration, permitting, and enforcement functions under the supervision and final approval authority of the Director of Planning and Building.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or a related field preferred. Applicants should have experience in local government administration, zoning, code enforcement, or permitting, and familiarity with zoning and building regulations is preferred.

Those wishing to apply should submit their resume along with a completed Starke County Employment Application (which can be found here) directly to the Starke County Auditor’s Office.

Applications and resumes can be dropped off in person at 53 East Mound Street in Knox, or e-mailed to ssims@starke.in.gov.