Senior Planner: Long-Range Planning & Zoning Lead

Coconino County; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coconino County is seeking a County Senior Planner/Long Range Planner to manage updates to county land use plans and administer planning regulations in beautiful northern Arizona.

The position involves presenting requests at public hearings, coordinating with citizens, departments and other jurisdictions, and guiding development reviews from rezoning to variances. A bachelor's degree in planning or related field with three years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography or related field and three years of related experience
• AICP preferred
• Experience with development review, zoning rezoning and variances is desirable

Responsibilities

• Administers ordinances and plans for development review, subdivisions, rezoning, conditional use permits and variances
• Coordinates with citizen groups and individuals on planning issues
• Meets with developers and property owners to discuss proposals
• Conducts site plan review to ensure compliance with ordinance requirements
• Presents cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• May serve as liaison to appointed boards and committees
• Manages development and implementation of county plans and amendments to land use regulations
• Represents the County on inter-agency working groups and with outside agencies

Skills

Planning

Zoning

Public hearings

GIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography or related field

Tools

GIS

Computer applications

Job description

Coconino County is seeking a County Senior Planner/Long Range Planner to manage updates to county land use plans and administer planning regulations in beautiful northern Arizona.

The position involves presenting requests at public hearings, coordinating with citizens, departments and other jurisdictions, and guiding development reviews from rezoning to variances. A bachelor's degree in planning or related field with three years of experience is required.