Senior Planner

Bachelor's degree in planning or a planning-related field which may include municipal, urban or regional planning AND four (4) years of professional planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. Required successful completion of a background check; may require considerable bilingual skills (English-Spanish).  

Knowledge of County policies and procedures; County, state and Federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to community planning, industrial development and community conservation; land use regulations and zoning codes; principles and practices of project management, environmental planning, economic development, and long range planning and zoning; research techniques for land use trends and regulations; graphic & digital mapping display techniques and topographic mapping. 

Skill in providing effective customer service, including problem solving and conflict resolution; reading, understanding and interpreting land use law, engineering standards, building codes, right- of-way issues, zoning enforcement and State laws on environmental health; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; the detection of discrepancies in plans, methods and processes; presenting and defending planning information in a public speaking setting such as neighborhood meetings, public hearings, and group meetings; leadership qualities which foster the growth and development of Division staff; effectively utilizing computer systems and applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, database, Geographic Information System, graphics, project management, and presentation software; interpreting planning requirements and objectives to interested groups and the public; providing effective customer service, including problem solving and conflict resolution; technical writing and making technical mathematical computations; compiling statistical information, and preparing and presenting technical reports; maintaining complete and accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports; establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; following written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively verbally and in writing.  

Ability to interpret planning requirements and objectives to interest groups and the general public; perform research work, compile and analyze data and statistical information; plan, organize, coordinate and present; interpret and utilize current planning information pertaining to work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-works; lift up to 20 – 25 lbs. stand and bend.  (30%) walk and stoop.  (20%)  

Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing. Working at a computer monitor for extended periods may be required.  The job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions. Work conditions include extreme temperatures and frequent interaction with people discussing conflict.

Salary : $31 - $39