Planning Specialist

Introduction

The Planning Specialist provides assistance to senior level staff in Planning & Development on: research and analysis, procedural studies, policy implementation, presentation graphics, customer inquiries, and technical planning. This opening is in the Current Planning department and will apply knowledge of Open Meeting Law and administrative support for department boards and commission meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
  
  

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the last 39 months prior to start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
  
  

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Establishes electronic and hard copy files of case reports; updates and maintains Community Development System (CDS) database records system.
• Prepares and logs case report files, stipulation documents, legal notices, public notice, agendas, ordinances, and general correspondence.
• Prepares, assembles, and distributes copies of case reports to City Council, boards and commissions, and senior staff.
• Drafts and submits legal notices to newspapers, produces site postings, and ensures postings are completed within required legal time frame.
• Schedules, coordinates, attends, and documents board and commission meetings.
• Listens and communicates effectively with all those encountered in the course of work.
• Reviews documents for clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Operates a motor vehicle to physically post hearing notices at various locations throughout the City.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a City office environment.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work evenings as required to attend public meetings.
  
  

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

Benefits Highlights

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
  
  

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Education

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
  
  

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position 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 employer and requirements of the position change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2024 11:59 PM Arizona