Senior Planner - Community Development Department
Senior Planner - Community Development Department
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Job Description
The salary range for this position is $52441 $83907.
Candidates with experience may start at the midpoint of $68173.
This is an FLSA exempt full time with full benefits.
DESCRIPTION: Under guidance of the Assistant Town Manager/Community Development Director leads the administration research and analysis of planning zoning subdivision design review and land use development issues. Processes General Plan amendments zoning and site plan applications and prepares reports and staff recommendations for presentation to the Planning Commission Design Review Board and Town Council. Coordinates with other Town departments relative to development and zoning issues. Performs advanced planning duties associated with both the current and long-range planning functions of the Community Development Department.
CLASSIFICATION: Employees of this class are expected to function as a team leader on complex projects that require gathering analyzing and presenting technical data in a municipal setting. This is an exempt full-time classified position with full benefits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Essential functions and duties may be modified at any time at managements discretion. Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Receives and reviews zoning development variance and subdivision requests;
- Prepares staff reports on items coming before boards and commissions for work sessions and/or public hearings and presents the same to Boards Commissions and Town Council;
- Leads the preparation and publication of agendas statutory notifications Board and Commission packets;
- Answers questions and provides information to the public staff and outside agencies regarding zoning land use and the general plan and exercises discretion in the performance of tasks;
- Prepare studies and reports on planning zoning and land use issues;
- Prepares text amendments and conducts public hearings as required by Arizona Revised Statutes and Town procedures;
- Provides technical assistance and make recommendations to developers engineers architects and the public;
- Works directly with the Community Development Director in managing projects attending meetings following up with applicants developers and outside agency representatives.
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in Urban Planning Geography Architecture or any closely related field with a minimum of two (2) years full time experience or any combination of education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities required.
Special Requirements Licenses and Certificates
- Must possess a valid drivers license (with the ability to transfer an out-of-state license to Arizona immediately) and maintain an acceptable driving record;
- AICP certification a plus.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of community planning and urban design.
- Ability to conduct planning studies and formulate recommendations based on thorough analysis of such studies;
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees outside agencies developers Town Council appointed Boards and Commissions and the public;
- Knowledge and ability to apply Arizona Revised Statutes to planning issues for conformance to state law;
- Ability to meet and work under prescribed deadlines;
- Familiarity with ArcView GIS and/or Adobe publication software;
- Knowledge and familiarity with internet search engines sites and research tools;
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Additional Information :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This classification involves work that requires:
- Vision sufficient to read plans diagrams regulations computer screens and computer print outs and other documents encountered in the course of work;
- Hearing sufficient to hear conversations in person and over the telephone;
- Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person in front of groups in meetings and over the telephone;
- Mobility sufficient to safely work in all environments as may be encountered in a variety of indoor settings;
- Dexterity sufficient to safely operate office equipment including computers;
- Strength sufficient to lift carry and move up to 30 (thirty) pounds in weight;
- Endurance sufficient to sit walk and stand for extended periods and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is generally performed within an inside office environment however working in outside weather conditions is not unusual;
- Work may require travel throughout the Town to manage projects or to attend meetings training events etc.;
- The noise level is varied but usual to that of an inside office environment however outside work can produce varied and potentially loud noise levels particularly when equipment is operating;
- The employee may be required to walk over uneven flooring or outdoor terrain;
- The employee may be required to work outside normally scheduled hours and/or assigned to report to a specific location for training and/or meeting attendance;
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
The Town of Clarkdale is a drug-free smoke-free work environment.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND CLEARING OF A POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROCESS (AT THE TOWNS EXPENSE) IS MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECK.
THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job may change.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
