Planner Series

Job Description:

Planner Series

Description

Job Summary

Mohave County Development Services is currently recruiting for a Planner in the Planning & Zoning Division.

Depending on qualifications, may fill position as:

Planner I Range 17, Steps 1 - 18: $25.65 - $42.41
Planner II Range 19, Steps 1 - 18: $28.28 - $46.72
Planner Senior Range 21, Steps 1 - 18: $31.18 - $51.51

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Below is the job functions for Planner I;

Performs professional planning work involved in the research and development of county planning and implementation of programs for the growth and development of Mohave County

REPORTS TO
A higher level of authority.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical supervision of Planning Technicians and others as directed.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluation, review, and processing of site plans for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential proposals, RV and Manufactured Home Parks.
• Rezones, zoning use permits, General Plan and other plan amendments.
• Works on other development proposals and special projects, meeting deadlines that the county considers critical and that meets customer demand.
• Preparation of review correspondence in relation to the above submittals and answering questions regarding reviews.
• Preparation and presentation of reports (text, maps, and other back up documents) and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
• Site visits and posting of legal notices.
• Backup of the Planner II.
• Assists with research and preparation of reports, drafting of policies and procedures, and work on high priority special assignments commonly involving short deadlines.
• Attending and presenting at public input meetings, and other forms of community outreach for the department.
• Preparation of GIS-based maps of pending developments, including but not limited to renewable energy projects, general and area plan implementation, and for all other work performed by this position.
• Preparation of statistics and general information regarding projects in review.
• Research into and work on public information requests and inquiries (many regarding litigious issues).
• Tracking and coordinating projects
• Data base creation and maintenance.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning, or related applicable field.
• Planning experience (including internship, or work study in urban or regional planning in general or specialized fields).
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of community planning and zoning.
• Economics, public finance and sociology as applied to community planning.
• Principles and practices of engineering and physical design as applied to community planning.
• County, state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to community planning, industrial development and community conservation.
• Land use regulations and zoning codes, their structure and application.
• Graphic techniques and topographic mapping.
• Basic statistical methods.
• The applications of data processing techniques to planning and zoning systems.
• Computing literacy to include use of graphics, word processing and electronic spreadsheet applications.
• Conducting public meetings and working well with the public.
• Department policies, rules and procedures.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.

Skill in:

• Precise attention to detail.
• Application processing.
• Utilizing computer systems and applications, personal computers, networked system, Internet and GIS in the performance of work assignments, such as graphics, word processing, databases and electronic spreadsheets.

Ability to:

• Apply the principles and practices of urban or regional planning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, County departments, planning agencies and the public.
• Interpret planning requirements and objectives to interest groups and the general public.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and present urban and regional planning projects and conduct technical research on economic, sociological and planning problems.
• Perform research work, compile and analyze data and statistical information and prepare and present clear and concise oral and written technical reports and recommendations.
• Interpret and utilize current planning information pertaining to work assignments.
• Communicate and maintain professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

Salary:

$53,352.00 - $107,140.80 Annually