Planner
SALARY: $47,701 - $76,321 Annually DOQ
OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: May 12, 2008
CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2008 at 5 p.m.
JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
- Manages complex planning and development projects which includes management of formal and informal project teams. Assembles teams, defines scope and schedule for review, sets performance objectives, makes assignments, monitors progress, reviews the work of an interdisciplinary team, resolves issues and conflicts, reports findings and recommendations, documents approvals and is accountable for project process and the end product.
- Evaluates requests for rezoning, use permits and variances, and prepares staff recommendations and stipulations for approval.
- Prepares and presents reports to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission and City Council and neighborhood groups.
- Prepares amendments to the City's General Plan, and specific area plans.
- Reviews preliminary and final plats design plans and construction plans, and conducts final site inspection for approval on residential, commercial and industrial development projects.
- Conducts research and analysis, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues and develops staff recommendations on routine complex projects.
- Meets with property owners, attorneys, developers and other design professionals to discuss and resolve planning and development issues, and exercises discretion in problem solving and negotiating agreements.
- Provides technical support, information, and guidance to property owners, developers, other City departments, other staff members and elected and appointed officials on adopted ordinances policies, plans, and procedures.
- Conducts public meetings with neighborhood groups and special interests.
- Drafts ordinance amendments and design guidelines.
- Compiles data on population, housing and development trends, provides data analysis and population/housing projections, and prepares reports on land use, demographic and development trends for use in policy decisions by other City departments, the City Management team, and the City Council.
- Represents the Planning Department on various intergovernmental committees on regional planning and development matters.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, and two years experience in planning, project review or a related community development activity. A Masters Degree in Urban Planning or a related field is preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Arizona's drivers license.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility lists are active for up to six months. Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time. The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations. Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.
PREFERENCE POINTS: If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.
A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION
Employment Documents The city of Glendale
is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
