Development and Community Liaison

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About the Position

Are you a skilled communicator and problem-solver with a passion for public service and cross-departmental collaboration

Were looking for a Development and Community Liaison to join our team and support complex high-profile and non-standard permitting projects that help shape our community.

In this role you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers navigating the permitting process. Your work will help promote transparency consistency and excellent customer service throughout every stage of the permitting process. Were seeking an individual who is proactive detail-oriented and collaborative and who takes pride in making a positive impact in the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to local development foster strong community relationships and help streamline permitting processes for the benefit of all!

About Us

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review we have positions that allow professionals in the planning construction engineering and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of professional analytical experience including supporting administrative operations customer service policies and procedures

• Bachelors degree in public administration business administration or a relevant field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience in development and/or regulatory permitting engineering and plan review

• Experience in organizational management and utilizing performance measures to drive results

• Skilled in assessing business practices and creating process improvements

Job Contributions

• Interpret and apply codes rules regulations law statutes and policies related to the activities of the department industry and the public; effectively articulate and communicate compliance requirements and work with department and regulated community representatives to solve potential conflicts

• Communicate with department and regulated community representatives to gather information analyze and develop appropriate resolutions to conflicts (i.e. enforcement appeals) and to gain a better understanding of compliance or permitting challenges that may warrant modification in direction guidance or revisions of regulation

• Single point of contact for large projects including coordinating with different departments and multiple divisions within each department to work toward removing barriers and delivering balanced resolutions

• First line of support for escalation issues and assisting customers struggling with requirements to deliver a road map or summary of permit and submittal requirements

• Educate the public by developing training opportunities such as fact sheets help documents and outreach necessary for explaining rules and regulations related to permitting practices procedures and their implementation

• Coordinate with key staff and/or perform research administrative and technical review necessary to achieve program goals and objectives and conduct project meetings when necessary

• Identify develop and manage policies and procedures for Department practices and staff job duties and responsibilities. May hire train and supervise administrative positions

Working Conditions

• The position is typically in an office or administrative work setting that requires walking or standing to a significant degree. This role is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly

• Machines Tools Equipment Software and Hardware:Desktop/laptop computer MS Office Suite Permit Center Adobe Pro

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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