Salary: $97,902.00 - $146,853.00 Annually
Location : Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-03670
Department: Development Services
MUNIS- Org Description: Planning
Opening Date: 05/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Hours per Week: 40
Description
About Us: The City of Glendale's Development Services Department is made up of the , , and Divisions. These Departments serve the City and its citizens to ensure building code standards are met, structure plans are reviewed to ensure safety and proper code/zoning requirements are adhered to, all planning and development projects have had a through permit review process, and that the latest GIS databases and Maps have all the latest information.
The Role:
Are you a goal driven planning professional who is looking to be part of one of the West Valley's rapidly growing and premier City's?
The City of Glendale is looking for a Principal Planner, an individual who is interested in having a direct impact on the future of our rapidly growing community, an individual who is a natural mentor and leader, and who is willing to direct a team of planning professionals to achieve our City's planning goals.
At the City of Glendale you will have the opportunity to be part of a variety of planning projects that no other city can offer. Whether its working on designs for our downtown historical district, or working on multi-million planning projects in our Westgate Entertainment district, you will have the opportunity to let your planning skills flourish in Glendale.
Salary and Hiring Bonus:

• This position is FLSA Exempt.
  
• Effective July 1, 2024 this position this position will be a Grade 415 with an annual salary between $97,902.00 - $146,853.00.*

* Pending City Council approval.
In addition to a generous salary, this position offers a $5,000** Hiring Bonus!
**Hiring Bonus to be paid as follows: $2,500 after 30 days of employment, and $2,500 after 6 months of employment. You must be an active employee at the time the hiring bonus is scheduled to be paid to receive the bonus. Current regular status City of Glendale employees are not eligible for hiring bonuses.
Benefits:
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY24 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale's Benefits page for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
Regular status position's offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
  
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
  
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement:
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.29%.
This position will be open until filled; applicants will be reviewed as they are received.
Essential Functions

1. Supervises, assigns projects to staff, acts as project manager for specific projects and directs the activities of professional, paraprofessional and technical planning staff.
2. Assists in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Planning Division.
3. Monitors progress and evaluates projects and staff performance results, including personnel issues, performance evaluations, monitoring staff activities and participates in the hiring of new staff.
4. Assists with administering the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Design Guidelines, Strategic Plan and performance goals of the Division as a component of development review.
5. Oversees the City's development review process and multidisciplinary development review team.
6. Supports resolution of customer service issues and disputes presented by the general public, development community, City Management and City Council regarding development requirements and procedures.
7. Provides information, technical assistance and professional guidance to developers, attorneys, the general public, Planning Commission, City Council, City Management and staff.
8. Makes oral and written presentations to City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission and other boards and commissions as directed by the Planning Administrator.
9. Attends public participation meetings, including evenings and weekends to mediate and resolve issues and development disputes.
10. Meets and consults with other City officials, other jurisdictions, major developers, and the public on matters pertaining to planning projects.
11. Serves as liaison and performs all necessary functions in support of the Planning Commission.
12. Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis.
13. Advises the Planning Administrator on all planning-related matters and serves as Planning Administrator in his or her absence.
14. Ensures appropriate training is provided to staff.
15. Evaluates and reports on operations and activities of assigned responsibilities and assists with maintaining, recommending improvements and revising department procedures as needed.
16. Handles sensitive personnel matters.
17. Participates in budget preparation and administration, monitors and controls expenditures, prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in urban planning, urban design, or a related field preferred, and five years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning or community development, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.
Combinations of education and professional experience may be considered to satisfy the minimum qualifications of the position.
Knowledge of:
The principles, practices, and methods of urban planning, local policies and available implementation techniques.
Modern principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and training.
Data gathering, research methods, data review, statistical principles, reporting, and presentation techniques related to urban growth and development.
Federal, state and local land use law, including recent changes, zoning and subdivision regulations, land use economics, and zoning administration techniques.
Negotiation, conflict management, and consensus building techniques.
Citizen involvement techniques and processes.
Urban design, site planning and landscape principles, and the basic principles of civil engineering, traffic engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture.
City policies and procedures related to land use and development and the various development review processes of the City.
Project management and organizational principles.
Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
Budgeting procedures and techniques.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to municipal planning and administration.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric impact analysis, or GIS
Graphic and cartographic design and layout techniques.
Ability to:
Effectively plan, organize, train, develop and direct the activities of a professional and technical staff.
Conduct research, compile data, analyze finding, identify key issues, and prepare professional recommendations and make decisions.
Plan, organize, and manage the activities of project teams and multiple projects to completion deadlines.
Communicate effectively with superior verbal and writing skills.
Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment; be innovative and detail-oriented.
Provide outstanding customer service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, business owners, city officials, upper management, attorneys, developers, consultants and other design professionals.
Comprehend regulations, policies and guidelines.
Implement city ordinances and policies, review site plans and architectural elevations, and analyze the potential impact of development proposals.
Observe, review and check the work of others to ensure conformance to standards.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers and other professionals, elected and appointed officials, government jurisdictions, co-workers, and the general public.
Effectively use graphics, maps, layouts, base maps, or other visual aids.
Comprehend and make inferences from written materials such as census data, surveys, various studies, or government reports.
Review or check the work products of other to ensure conformance to standards.
Plan, analyze, prepare and present staff recommendations and positions on planning projects and policies to a variety of audiences.
Read and interpret City plans, regulatory codes, technical and operational documents, reports, research material and information, blueprints, and maps.
Analyze applications and apply relevant regulatory ordinances and codes.
Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve complaints and supervise employees.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Success Factor Classification Level: Professional/Supervisory: (To view the success factor definitions please click here .)
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Working Conditions:
Office setting
Benefit information is outlined here:
01

Do you agree that the answers you provide to the following questions will be accurate, truthful, and are a true representation of your actual job duties/experience as listed in your resume/application? Please note, any misstatement of material facts or misrepresentation or role or job duties will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

• No
• Yes

02

How many years of post-secondary education do you have in urban planning, urban design, or a related field?

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 and 2 years
• An Associates Degree
• 3 or more years
• A Bachelors Degree
• 5 or more years
• A Master's Degree or Higher
• Professional Certification
• None of the above

03

How many years of experience do you have in urban planning or community development?

• Less than 1 year.
• Between 1 and 2 years.
• Between 2 and 3 years.
• Between 3 and 4 years.
• Between 4 and 5 years.
• 5 or more years.
• None of the above.

04

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year.
• Between 1 and 2 years.
• Between 2 and 3 years.
• Between 3 and 4 years.
• Between 4 and 5 years.
• 5 or more years.
• None of the above.

05

How many years of experience do you have working in a City, County, or State Government setting?

• Less than 1 year.
• Between 1 and 2 years.
• Between 2 and 3 years.
• Between 3 and 4 years.
• Between 4 and 5 years.
• Five or more years.
• None of the above.

06

How many years of experience do you have presenting or speaking before Appointed Officials, City Council, or Board and Commission Members?

• Less than 1 year.
• Between 1 and 2 years.
• Between 2 and 3 years.
• Between 3 and 4 years.
• Between 4 and 5 years.
• Five or more years.
• None of the above.

07

Do you currently possess an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification?

• No
• Yes

Required Question