Principal Planner - Community Development (0726)

Coconino County Sheriff's Office (Patrol)

Flagstaff (AZ)

On-site

USD 74,532 - 85,711

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/Annual Leave

Sick Leave

10 Holidays Per Year

Health Care Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Group Life Insurance

Pre-Tax Deduction Plan

Sick Leave Conversion Plan

Personal Day Purchase Program

Vacation Sell Back Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Program

Long-Term Disability

Arizona State Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

On-going Training Opportunities

Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus

Job summary

Coconino County is seeking a highly qualified planner to lead current and long-range land use planning efforts in the County. The role involves coordinating with public hearings, coordinating planning staff, and ensuring compliance with zoning and subdivision regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in planning or geography with several years of progressively responsible planning experience and an AICP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography or a related field and four years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience; OR
Associate's degree in planning, geography or a related field and five years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience; OR
Six years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience; OR
Any combination of education, training or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Manages current planning processes including public hearing processes
Manages current planning staff and coordinates with County-wide staff
Administers zoning and subdivision ordinances
Consults with developers and property owners
Conducts site plan review, reviews plans and processes requests for subdivisions, rezoning, use permits, and variances
Ensures proposals and plans conform to regulatory requirements and are consistent with County planning policies
Presents cases and makes recommendations to various boards and commissions
Approves applications for temporary use permits, administrative adjustments, and minor land divisions
Participates in development, implementation, and revision of land use plans and ordinances
Prepares and maintains records and reports
Represents the County on committees, in public meetings and at conferences

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography or a related field

Associate's degree in planning, geography or a related field

Six years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience

Job description

Nature of Work

Hiring Range

$74,532.00 - $85,711.80

Typical Duties

Manages current planning processes including public hearing processes
Manages current planning staff and coordinates with County-wide staff
Administers zoning and subdivision ordinances
Consults with developers and property owners
Conducts site plan review, reviews plans and processes requests for subdivisions, rezoning, use permits, and variances
Ensures proposals and plans conform to regulatory requirements and are consistent with County planning policies
Presents cases and makes recommendations to various boards and commissions
Approves applications for temporary use permits, administrative adjustments, and minor land divisions
Participates in development, implementation, and revision of land use plans and ordinances
Prepares and maintains records and reports
Represents the County on committees, in public meetings and at conferences

Essential functions of this position include: driving, sitting at desk, working with and around others; hearing and speech for communicating; finger dexterity to work on keyboard for writing reports and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography or a related field and four years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience, including work with current and long-range planning activities; OR

Associate's degree in planning, geography or a related field and five years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience, including work with current and long-range planning activities; OR

Six years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience, including work with current and long-range planning activities; OR

Any combination of education, training or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with rural development in areas lacking infrastructure and services
Experience coordinating permits and among multiple departments and jurisdictions
Experience managing and coordinating entitlement requests through commissions and elected governing bodies
Ability to grow productive relationships with private sector industry and local communities
Effective written and oral communication skills with the public, development professionals and decision makers
Ability to manage change and continually improve processes

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or higher in planning, an AICP certification, and over five (5) years of progressively increased responsibility in public sector city or county planning.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

Principles, practices and techniques of community and land use planning
Land use ordinances and regulations, subdivision standards, zoning ordinances and other pertinent statutory requirements
County, state and federal laws pertaining to County planning and zoning
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, or eligibility to become certified preferred

Working Knowledge Of

Graphic techniques and use of GIS maps
Basic statistical methods
Principles and practices of supervision and management

Ability To

Apply the principles and practices of land use planning
Accurately interpret and evaluate planning and land use issues, laws, requirements and objectives to interested groups and the general public
Conduct research; evaluate statistical data and present facts and conclusions clearly in written, graphic and oral form
Meet and deal tactfully with the public, special interest groups, developers and property owners
Represent County position on land use issues to advisory bodies, citizen groups, other agencies and the public
Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
Follow written and verbal instructions
Find solutions and efficiently help community members
Continually improve processes to better and more efficiently serve the public
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to laypersons and County leaders

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)