Planner

To apply with the Town of Florence, please complete an online application through our website. To view a comprehensive list of current openings and submit your application, visit:

https://www.florenceaz.gov/jobs/

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs professional and technical work in the areas of current planning, long-range planning, neighborhood planning, transportation planning, demographics, land use analysis, urban design, historic preservation, economic development, and other related areas.

SUPERVISION:
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Under general supervision performs professional planning work involving the research, review, analysis and coordination of rezone, annexation, general plan, design review, conditional use permit, variance and other planning applications and related development requests. Reviews applications for compliance with the Town’s General Plan, Development Code, and other regulations and guidelines.
• Logs in and transmits new applications and submittals. Organizes and maintains hard and digital files.
• Coordinates with and acts as a liaison with task forces and study groups. Takes public comments and input on planning and development issues. Prepares reports and makes presentations to the various Boards, Public, and additional groups. Under general supervision prepares Council Action reports, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Evaluates and assists with the preparation of recommended changes to zoning ordinances. Assists with the enforcement of development codes and ordinances.
• Provides information and technical assistance with project reviews, permit and impact fees, departmental procedure, and compliance issues, as well as the Town General Plan and specific area plans.
• Answers inquiries from and aids the public, by telephone and in person, regarding development and zoning projects and current Town codes.
• Performs all other related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in a planning related field and one (1) year of experience working in a municipal planning department or in a similar capacity; Master’s Degree in a planning related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Required:
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as work effectively with teams of co-workers.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations including decimals, percentages, principles of fractions and interpreting graphs.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Required:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook E-Mail
• Internet
• Plotter

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Building Permitting and Mapping (GIS) software
• Knowledge of PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to carry, push/pull objects and materials up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination.

The employee may be exposed to climatic outdoor weather conditions while performing essential functions of position.

Sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina and balance, manual dexterity, and physical reflexes to permit employee to perform job responsibilities safely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,389.00 - $89,083.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• I understand to apply for this position i must complete an online application on the Towns website at https://www.florenceaz.gov/jobs/planner/

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,389 - $89,083