The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this amazing community and see why the City of Flagstaff is Northern Arizona's employer of choice!

This recruitment is for the vacancy of Planner or Senior Planner. Depending on your level of experience and needs of the departments, if successful, the Hiring Manager will place you in one of the available positions.

This posting shows the description for Planner. For detailed information about Senior Planner, view the job description with the link below.
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Senior Planner Annual Wage: 69,180.80 - 86,486.40

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK

Actively supports and upholds the City’s stated mission and values. Provides case management duties associated with private development in general, and design review in particular on a project management basis, as well as handling special projects in the planning area. Outstanding independent resource management and customer service ethics are essential.

Under the direction of the Current Planning Manager, employees of this class are expected to utilize independent judgment, initiative and professional skills and knowledge in the day-to-day implementation of the City's Flagstaff Zoning Code as it pertains to the orderly regulation and control of the City's development and growth. Assigned projects range from standard to complex in nature. An important aspect of this position is its specialty in design review.

Duties range from routine to the most complex of planning development responsibilities requiring incumbents to take initiative, make judgment calls, and make decisions for the projects/processes for which they are assigned.

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Serves as a single point of contact to manage project review and resource requirements.

• Coordinates Community Development staff resources and other division staff as required.

• Works to further the City’s and division’s goals and mission.

• Answers questions regarding requirements of the Flagstaff Zoning Code, and the procedures for submitting development plans or proposals to the Development Review Staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and when necessary, to the Board of Adjustments or the City Council.

• Researches and prepares staff background and recommendation reports for site plan reviews, conditional use permits, rezoning, Board of Adjustments, and other related matters, as assigned.

• Tracks and manages assigned projects from initial application or assignment to final occupancy.

• Performs project management utilizing applicable components of the Regional Land Use & Transportation Plan and Flagstaff Zoning Code.

• Lead and manage a City staffed development team on cases such as concept and site plan reviews, conditional use permits, minor re-zonings, land use amendments, and subdivisions.

• Assists in the preparation of studies and reports on case management procedures and for changes in the Flagstaff Zoning Code.

• Attends meetings of boards, commissions, and City Council meetings and presents and explains Development Services division recommendations as needed.

• Provides information for field checks by the Code Compliance staff in the enforcement of the Flagstaff Zoning Code.

• Assists clients in proposed development and zoning problems.

• Assists in collecting and analyzing data for future planning, as assigned.

• Participates in discussions and meetings with the public.

• Resolves problems or issues with limited number of variables between the client and various staff involved with the development approval process.

• Provides work direction and assistance to the Code Compliance section, as assigned by the Current Planning Manager.

• Reviews site plans, subdivision plats, building permits, and grading and drainage plans, as assigned.

• Develops and maintains project records.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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  Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, or related field.
• One to three years professional level planning experience.
• Or any combination equivalent to the Minimum Requirements listed above.

• Experience specifically with zoning and subdivision codes, and project management.
• Experience specifically associated with design review processes related to building and site design.
• Master’s degree in planning, architecture, or related field. (Senior Planner)

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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  Knowledge of principals and practices of project management.

• Knowledge of municipal planning, plans review, permitting, and inspection processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban design, planning review design, and architectural design.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and zoning administration.

• Knowledge of economics, sociology, and municipal finance as applied to city planning.

• Ability to perform research, make independent investigations, and apply the land development regulations to construction and development proposals.

• Ability to evaluate statistical data and to present facts and conclusions clearly in written, oral, and graphic form.

• Ability to present and explain development services division decisions that may be controversial in nature.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of organization and attention to detail in managing project management assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to represent the city and the development services division in a mature and professional manner when dealing with developers, contractors, architects, officials, other agencies, and the public.

• Ability to anticipate issues and is a self-starter.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, city officials, outside agencies, and the public.

• Ability to perform the duties of the position consistent with City-wide and Division values.

• Ability to successfully adapt to a team-based environment requiring problem solving skills and excellent judgment to complete complex projects for diverse stakeholders by resolving challenging barriers and providing a high level of client service.