Planner

About the role

Performs professional and technical work in current planning, long-range planning, neighborhood planning, transportation planning, demographics, land use analysis, urban design, historic preservation, economic development, and related areas. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Research, review, analyze, and coordinate rezone, annexation, general plan, design review, conditional use permit, variance, and other planning applications and related development requests.
• Review applications for compliance with the Town’s General Plan, Development Code, and other regulations and guidelines.
• Log and transmit new applications and submittals; organize and maintain hard and digital files.
• Coordinate with and act as a liaison for task forces and study groups; gather public comments and input on planning and development issues.
• Prepare reports and make presentations to Boards, the public, and other groups.
• Prepare Council Action reports, ordinances, and resolutions under general supervision.
• Evaluate and assist with recommended changes to zoning ordinances.
• Assist with enforcement of development codes and ordinances.
• Provide information and technical assistance on project reviews, permit and impact fees, departmental procedures, compliance issues, the Town General Plan, and specific area plans.
• Answer inquiries from the public regarding development, zoning projects, and current Town codes by telephone and in person.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a planning-related field and one (1) year of experience in a municipal planning department or similar capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Skills

• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Comfortable working under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations including decimals, percentages, principles of fractions, and interpreting graphs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internet use.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Building Permitting and Mapping (GIS) software and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to carry, push, or pull objects and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination.
• May be exposed to climatic outdoor weather conditions while performing essential functions.
• Requires sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, balance, manual dexterity, and physical reflexes to perform job responsibilities safely.