What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Planner #25-3385 position at City of Peoria, Arizona?
Position Title: Principal Planner
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The Principal Planner performs complex and advanced level professional planning work, coordinates or leads special projects, and provides lead direction and guidance to professional planning staff. This position is responsible for directing, overseeing and assigning work activities, monitoring workflow, and reviewing reports, documents, and recommendations. The Principal Planner may perform any combination of current or strategic duties as assigned, and assignments are completed with considerable independence.
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The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria
We Are
P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable
Application Process
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.
To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.
Tell me more…..
The Principal Planner performs complex and advanced level professional planning work, coordinates or leads special projects, and provides lead direction and guidance to professional planning staff. This position is responsible for directing, overseeing and assigning work activities, monitoring workflow, and reviewing reports, documents, and recommendations. The Principal Planner may perform any combination of current or strategic duties as assigned, and assignments are completed with considerable independence.
To view the hiring brochure for this position, click here.
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.
The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have
- The ability to provide technical direction / guidance to planning staff and act as a resource for entry level staff.
- The ability to apply urban planning principles to work assignments, and develop creative solutions to technical or complex problems when encountered.
- Excellent customer service skills, along with advanced research methods/techniques.
- The ability to communicate technical regulations or policies in a clear and concise manner to a wide-ranging audience in both verbal and written form.
- Experience with electronic case or plan review.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Urban Planning, Regional Planning or closely related field like Landscape Architecture.
- Minimum of five years related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.
- Valid AZ Drivers License upon hire.
- Experience in a municipal or government setting.
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
- Master’s degree and AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) Certification.
- At least one year of supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
- Previous work experience in a specialized area such as historic preservation, economic development, or open space planning, management and acquisition.
Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria
We Are
P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable
Application Process
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.