Planner II & Planner Senior

Town of Gilbert•90 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the Planner II or Planner Senior position. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment. Both the Planner II and Planner Sr. positions report to the Principal Planner. The primary job duties of Planner II include: Function as the case planner/project manager to facilitate and coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain standards prior to official review hearings. Evaluate land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats. Review and maintain data and records in information management systems. Research and analyze Land Development Code (LDC) provisions, prepare staff recommendations, and draft ordinances. Prepare public hearing notices. Write staff reports including analysis, recommendations, conditions of approvals, ordinances, and resolutions. Present planning projects to various boards, commissions, leadership, and the Town Council. The primary job duties of a Senior Planner include: Assists the Planning Manager in developing short- and long-term department and Town goals. Evaluate complex land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats. Review and maintain data and records in information management systems. Act as a case planner/project manager to coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain development standards prior to official review hearings. Research and analyze Land Development Code (LDC) provisions and municipal code regulations, and prepare staff recommendations, draft ordinances, and resolutions as applicable. Prepare public hearing notices. Write staff reports including analysis, recommendations, conditions of approval, ordinances, and resolutions. Present planning projects at various boards, commissions, leadership, and the Town Council. Serve as mentor to Planner I and Planner II staff, providing guidance and assisting with training. The salary shown in the posting is the minimum for Planner II and the maximum for Planner Sr. The Planner II and Planner Sr. are At-Will positions and FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Land Use Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of Municipal Planning experience in the Public or Private Sector.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Valid Arizona Driver's License.
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, urban design, land use planning, geography, public administration, architecture, environmental design, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal planning, public or private sector.
Valid Arizona Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in the same preferred, but not required.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Function as the case planner/project manager to facilitate and coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain standards prior to official review hearings.
Evaluate land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats.
Review and maintain data and records in information management systems.
Research and analyze Land Development Code (LDC) provisions, prepare staff recommendations, and draft ordinances.
Prepare public hearing notices.
Write staff reports including analysis, recommendations, conditions of approvals, ordinances, and resolutions.
Present planning projects to various boards, commissions, leadership, and the Town Council.
Assists the Planning Manager in developing short- and long-term department and Town goals.
Evaluate complex land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats.
Act as a case planner/project manager to coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain development standards prior to official review hearings.
Research and analyze Land Development Code (LDC) provisions and municipal code regulations, and prepare staff recommendations, draft ordinances, and resolutions as applicable.
Serve as mentor to Planner I and Planner II staff, providing guidance and assisting with training.