What are the responsibilities and job description for the ZONING SPECIALIST (Community Development) position at City of Surprise, AZ?
The City of Surprise Community Development Department is in search of a highly organized and self-motivated professional to fill the role of Zoning Specialist for its Planning Division. This role requires working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including the general public and residents, landowners, business owners, developers, and design professionals. The ideal candidate should have effective writing skills, excellent customer service skills, be detail oriented and be capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced team environment. Additionally, they should understand the role of planning and zoning in development or have related experience or be eager to rapidly acquire the experience. If you're looking to make a positive impact in the Surprise community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
SUMMARY
Performs a variety of duties pertaining to customer information and assistance. Conducts extensive research, analysis, and prepares background reports on land use, zoning, and other planning related issues including: zoning verifications, interpretations, variances and nonconforming rights determinations. Participate in the review process and assist in the development of staff recommendations for variances, interpretations, appeals, and other routine development applications. Provides information, technical assistance and guidance to the public, other city staff, elected and appointed officials. May make some limited presentations. Conducts site and landscape inspections and other fieldwork as needed to ensure compliance with approved development plans.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and two years related experience in planning, research plans and/or code and ordinance review sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening
- E-Verify
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,
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