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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   City of Yuma
Posting Date :   October 19
Closing Date :   OPEN
Relevant Experience :   0 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Salary :   $54,717.94 - $76,605.15 Annually
Location :   Yuma, Arizona
Category :   Urban Planning

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City of Yuma

Senior Planner

**If this recruitment fails to render a candidate that meets the minimum qualifications, we will under fill the position as an Associate Planner**

Under basic supervision, interprets and updates the City General Plan, using knowledge of urban planning and growth management theory, public policy, and land use law; performs experienced technical planning, research, data analysis, and report writing duties for the Department of Community Development (DCD).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Conducts detailed reference research, case reviews, and site visits for current and long-range planning projects, including annexation and General Plan amendment cases.
  • Uses extensive knowledge of urban planning, community development, land use, and permitting rules and regulations to perform experienced technical planning work for complex projects.
  • Completes plan review checks for site plans, subdivision plats, and inspections; conducts site inspections to verify projects are in compliance with regulations, codes, and DCD standards.
  • Performs research, compiles data, reviews case files, and writes reports for review by DCD staff and City commissions and committees; prepares and presents assigned planning and zoning cases and issues.
  • Reviews planning drawings and technical documents, and reviews applications for planning actions to be heard by City Council and commissions.
  • Drafts updates to General Plan; processes plan amendments, conducts research, and prepares and presents recommendations to City Council and commissions.
  • Assists the public with inquiries and problems in submitting applications for development plans, proposed zoning changes, variances, conditional use permits, text amendments, subdivision plats, and General Plan amendments; explains and interprets DCD programs, zoning codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Facilitates pre-development meetings to review and discuss project proposals; coordinates meetings with staff from other City departments, and public meetings for neighborhood residents.
  • Assists other City departments with project planning.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Yuma and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
  • Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or Public Administration; AND four years municipal planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of:

  • City policies and procedures.
  • Federal and state regulations, and City codes and ordinances governing planning and development, including special historic district and building safety regulations.
  • Principles of urban planning, community development, land use, and permitting.
  • Project planning and management principles.
  • Research techniques and resources for regional land use trends and regulations.
  • Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software, including GIS software applications.
  • Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
  • Customer service methods and techniques.

Skill in:

  • Researching and analyzing the factors and components affecting community planning projects.
  • Interpreting and applying building and safety standards, state and Federal regulations, and City land use and zoning regulations, codes and policies.
  • Presenting and defending planning reports and DCD issues in public meetings.
  • Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects.
  • Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data and information.
  • Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required.  Professional certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred. 
 

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