Associate Planner

City of San Luis•San Luis City Hall, AZ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction, performs professional planning duties, assists developers and the general public to achieve compliance with City’s development standards; ensures compliance with City, State and Federal planning and zoning codes, policies and procedures; participates in current and advance planning projects; performs plan review; and performs other related duties as required. As the Associate Planner, you will: Provide routine to complex planning services and customer service for the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Division; assist developers and the general public with planning and zoning issues. Assist the public with inquiries and problems in submitting applications for development plans, proposed zoning changes, variances, conditional use permits, text amendments, subdivision plans, and General Plan amendments; explains P&Z programs, policies and procedures. Complete plan review checks for site plans, subdivision plats, and inspections; conducts site inspections to verify projects are in compliance with regulations, codes, and P&Z standards. Perform research, compiles data, reviews case files, and writes reports for review by P&Z staff and City commissions and committees. Prepare revisions and updates to the general plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance and other planning and development related regulations and plans. Act in the absence of the department director when authorized. Supervise, assign, evaluate, and train division staff. Attend public meetings and present information on assigned planning and zoning issues. Participate in pre-development meeting to review and discuss project proposals. Accept and review business liquor license applications, business licenses, and yard sale applications; review and process a variety of technical documents. Provide technical support to P&Z and code enforcement staff, and learns the rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures for municipal planning activities. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of City policies and procedures
Knowledge of Federal and state regulations and City codes governing planning and development
Knowledge of Advanced principles and practices of urban planning, community development, land use, and permitting
Knowledge of Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software, including GIS software applications
Knowledge of Advanced principles and practices of research, analysis, and report writing
Knowledge of Principles of zoning enforcement
Knowledge of Principles and practices of supervision and training
Knowledge of Mathematics, including basic statistics, algebra, and geometry
Knowledge of Principles and practices of record keeping and file maintenance
Knowledge of Principles and procedures of statistical analysis
Knowledge of Customer service methods and techniques
Knowledge of Basic principles and practices of engineering and architecture as they apply to planning processes
Ability to apply principles and practices of urban planning
Ability to analyze information, identify and assess alternative resolutions and recommend solutions to planning, development and zoning issues
Ability to research and analyze the factors affecting community planning projects
Ability to check designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects
Ability to collect, organize, analyze and present data and information
Ability to understand, interpret and apply land use and zoning regulations, and state and federal laws
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, representatives from other government agencies, community groups, and advisory boards
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively represent the City to individuals, developers, and the public and community organizations
Ability to maintain effectiveness while working under pressure; manage competing deadlines
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
A bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business or Public Administration or closely related area of study
Three (3) years of professional planning experience
A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
San Luis residency
Governmental experience

Responsibilities

Provide routine to complex planning services and customer service for the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Division
Assist developers and the general public with planning and zoning issues
Assist the public with inquiries and problems in submitting applications for development plans, proposed zoning changes, variances, conditional use permits, text amendments, subdivision plans, and General Plan amendments
Explain P&Z programs, policies and procedures
Complete plan review checks for site plans, subdivision plats, and inspections
Conduct site inspections to verify projects are in compliance with regulations, codes, and P&Z standards
Perform research, compile data, review case files, and write reports for review by P&Z staff and City commissions and committees
Prepare revisions and updates to the general plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance and other planning and development related regulations and plans
Act in the absence of the department director when authorized
Supervise, assign, evaluate, and train division staff
Attend public meetings and present information on assigned planning and zoning issues
Participate in pre-development meetings to review and discuss project proposals
Accept and review business liquor license applications, business licenses, and yard sale applications
Review and process a variety of technical documents
Provide technical support to P&Z and code enforcement staff
Learn the rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures for municipal planning activities
Perform related duties as assigned