Manager - IFD Planning

Manager - IFD Planning

Salary

$68,577.60 Annually

Location

IFD, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09959

Department

Indianapolis Fire Department

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of the Indianapolis Fire Department is to provide emergency and fire protection services for the City of Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Firefighters are also trained as paramedics, emergency medical technicians, extrication specialists, top water and rescue divers, confined space, trench rescue and as hazardous materials technicians to help save lives, protect property, and the environment. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

The planning manager works with the planning chief to develop, implement, and assess programs and processes related to strategic planning, program performance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, as well conducts research and produces deliverables pertaining to special projects. The position will work with and coordinate performance and planning efforts between all levels of staff (civilian and sworn).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Facilitates the creation of the department's strategic plans.
• Ensures all accreditation application deadlines are met and fees are paid, including those involved with moving to registered, applicant, and candidate statuses.
• Provides oversight and guidance to the creation of a community risk assessment and standards of cover, new strategic plan, and comprehensive department self-assessment documents as required by the CFAI.
• Establishes measures, monitors, and assesses program performance.
• Develops innovative solutions and improvements for the department's various programs.
• Works with the strategic planning officer to access raw performance data from several sources, including the CAD, ESO (incident records management system), and MobileEyes (inspection records management system).
• Writes grant proposals and manages grant requirements and reporting.
• Utilizes Esri software to create maps and process spatial data.
• Works with media relations to create outward facing documents such as the annual yearbook, master plan, standards of cover, and station area books
• Manages special projects from the fire chief when needed to achieve the planning division's strategic and annual goals

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

Bachelor's in business administration, management, data analytics, fire science, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the fire service, mid-level management, or human relations; Any bachelor's degree and five years of experience in the fire service, mid-level management, or human relations. Basic knowledge of fire service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; understanding of CFAI and ISO procedures and requirements; city and departmental policies and procedures; IFD's collective bargaining agreement; data acquisition, management, and analysis techniques; business management and human relations theories; strategic planning theories; sources of new industry research and information; NFPA 1022. Necessary skills include Data processing and management; data analysis; creating written and visual reports and presentations pertaining to data analysis; mastery of the written and spoken English language; performing independent research; project management; leadership skills (up, down, and across the organizational chart); intra- and interagency coordination; instructor skills; basic mastery of Microsoft Office and Power Tools, Esri software, and the ESO records management system. Minimum abilities include proficiency at reading and writing in the English language; attention to detail; willingness and ability to learn new concepts, software, and skill sets; critical thinking capable of identifying alternative solutions, assessing their potential impacts, and overseeing their implementation; a hearty resolve to lead change management; ability to work with limited supervision; enjoys proficiently managing complex tasks; ability to multi-task and rapidly shift from one priority to the next; sound judgement; willingness to occasionally travel (domestic). Must complete the CFAIs Quality Improvement for Fire and Emergency Services (QIFES) and Peer Assessor Training Course with two-years of appointment.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Master's Degree in business administration, management, data analytics, fire science, or a related field and 5 years of experience in the fire service, mid-level management, or human relations field.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Working Conditions

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Conditions

• Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
• Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
• Tasks require the ability to communicate orally

All rates are bi-weekly.

2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: Employer Paid

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional:

<25-29 $0.058

30-34 $0.083

35-39 $0.099

40-44 $0.132

45-49 $0.223

50-54 $0.363

55-59 $0.600

60-64 $0.795

65-69 $1.329

70 + $2.054

IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:

• For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR

1. All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

2. Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:

• 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
• 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
• 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
• 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
• 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation

3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

4. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employees compensation per pay period.

Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(888) 236-3544

Employer City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Address 200 E. Washington Street

CCB 1501

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204

Phone 317-327-5211

Website http://www.indy.gov