ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SENIOR PLANNER - PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER

Community Development

Hiring Range: $87,044.12 to $108,805.15 DOE

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 118

Deadline to Apply: 1/25/25

Full Pay Range: $87,044.12 to $130,566.17

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Oversees day-to-day planning and zoning administration; provides oversight and supervision of the planning group including historic preservation staff, and CDBG staff; manages the public hearing processes of boards, commissions, and committees administered by Community Development; and administers the CDBG grant activities for the City of Prescott.

Essential Duties:

• Provides oversight of the General Plan and community plans; recommends updates; drafts amendments; and acts as overall Master Plan Administrator for the City.
• Supervises assigned staff; oversees and participates in the daily activities of the Planning Division.
• Provides direct planning assistance to customers, including site specific current land use information, General Plan future land use designations, and site/subdivision requirements; evaluates proposed use of land for compatibility with existing development; and recommends modifications to existing plans and codes as needed.
• Provides direct zoning assistance to customers including: answering site specific zoning questions; furnishing site design requirements; and recommending alternative options when appropriate.
• Provides direct historic preservation assistance to customers regarding historic districts and status of individual home historic designations; assists in completing any necessary applications.
• Oversees the permit reviews for planning and zoning code administration, and interpretation of codes and ordinances related to zoning, and governmental regulations.
• Coordinates and reviews outside firms and agencies involved in the preparation and processing of planning projects .
• Reviews applications for development projects and building permits for zoning compliance; arranges field inspections to ensure compliance.
• Prepares a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence related to planning and zoning codes, and other departmental functions.
• Uses established Department software; inputs, retrieves, utilizes, and manages data within the project/permitting/inspection/plan review modules; and assists others in using the software.
• Reviews commercial and residential construction drawings for compliance with planning and zoning requirements; meets with engineers, architects, contractors and building owners concerning issues requiring interpretation of City requirements.
• Makes recommendations on issues both covered and not covered by Department or City policies and procedures.
• Researches, reviews, and analyzes statistical and other reports to determine trends, interests, and environmental impacts of plans and other development projects.
• Oversees or reviews zoning and variance requests.
• Researches requests and develops recommendations to ensure compliance with state and City zoning and code requirements; receives, investigates, and resolves zoning complaints from the public.
• Liaisons with the Neighborhood Services Division for the processing of zoning complaints, including participating in presentations before the Hearing Officer for the City.
• Develops and assists in implementing policies and procedures related to historic preservation, permitting, code review, and general activities of Community Development.
• Oversees CDBG/Department grant administration staff; researches/assists in processing grant proposals for state and federal grant projects.
• Ensures all grants are administered in accordance with applicable guidelines and laws; reviews all required reports; maintains necessary files and records according to established procedures; oversees submittal of reports, financial statements, and drawdowns; and prepares and distributes management reports detailing grant utilization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, or closely related area; three (3) years full, time supervisory/managerial level experience in community development, planning, code development, or closely related work; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

AICP Certificate preferred

Possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and City rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances related to community and economic development, planning and zoning.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, practices and principles.
• Knowledge of grant research, application, administration and reporting requirements.
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees.
• Skill in reading plat plans, engineering drawings, blueprints, as-built plans, and subdivision proposals.
• Skill in safely inspecting or monitoring the inspection and enforcement of code and zoning regulations.
• Skill in communicating via writing for administrative and technical purposes.
• Skill in communicating verbally in both one-on-one and group situations.
• Skill in using established Department software programs for the processing of planning, permitting, inspection, and plan review elements of Community Development applications.
• Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state/federal/local officials, elected officials, assigned staff, and City residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a normal City office environment.
• Safely operates a City vehicle and variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal, telephone, and copier requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222