Planner
Town of Marana•Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Town of Marana is seeking a Planner to work in the Development Services Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on the future of a rapidly growing community. The Town offers a competitive benefits package.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Over six months’ experience in a related field.
- Knowledge and experience with GIS software.
- Completion of the Town of Marana background check
- An equivalent combination of formal education and/or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's essential functions will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in Urban/City Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field.
- Over six months experience in planning, geography, community development, public administration, or closely related field
- Experience in working with graphic illustration software including PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Project experience with ESRI's ArcMap/ArcPro GIS software
Responsibilities
- Reviews, researches and evaluates planning and development projects such as subdivision plats, development plans, building permits, landscape plans, conditional use permits, variances, design review.
- Oversees the planning process: Coordinates with other departments and outside agencies; conducts meetings; prepares public notifications; provides project information to the general public; assists applicant through the process; and prepares and presents staff report to Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Town Council.
- Provides customer service regarding a wide variety of development related issues through front-counter, phone and on-site assistance; including interpretation of codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Works with and manages GIS data and creates land use maps.
- Creates and maintains GIS database and layers in cooperation with Technical Services staff.
- Creates visual exhibits to aid in greater understanding of project location and outcomes; other mapping projects as needed.
- Collect statistical data and prepare reports, maps, site plans and graphic illustrations on development projects, and land use.
- Addressing duties: review projects for compliance, assign new addresses, coordinate with County on keeping regional resources up-to-date.
- Assist with Department plans and policy updates.
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
