Planning/Zoning Coordinator

Gila, County of•Payson, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to work under the direction of the Community Development Director on planning and zoning projects as needed to ensure that Gila County provides a safe, healthy and visually attractive place in which people can live, work, and play in. This position assists in the implementation and administration of the Comprehensive Plan and the Gila County Zoning Ordinance. The Planner/Zoning Coordinator under the direction of the Community Development Director acts as the staff planner to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments and analyzes and formulates recommendations for the development application and other planning and zoning duties. Knowledge is kept up-to-date with research, interpretation, and application of State Statutes, County codes and ordinances, and other rules and regulations. Duties include plan development, development of procedures, participation in meetings, and ordinance drafting. The role is also responsible for assisting in community liaison efforts and other duties as assigned by the Community Development Director.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training courses in Planning or a related field.
Three (3) years’ experience in Planning with Local Government; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Planning and zoning knowledge.
Administration and management knowledge.
Computer use proficiency.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
GIS software proficiency.
Customer and personal service skills.
Project management skills.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County regulations and Statutes.
Analytical writing skills.
Public speaking skills.
Problem solving skills.
Time management skills.
Multi-tasking skills.
Creative writing skills.
Ability to develop alternative solutions.
Tactful persuasion and influencing skills.
Ability to consider options, risks and benefits.
Ability to express oneself clearly.
Ability to generate fluent new and useful ideas.
Ability to make sense of multiple data.
Ability to read and write at a professional level.
Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.

Nice To Haves

Acts as the staff planner to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments.
Analyzes and formulates recommendations for the development application and other planning and zoning duties.
Keeps knowledge up-to-date with research, interpretation, and application of State Statutes, County codes and ordinances, and other rules and regulations.
Drafts new ordinances, ordinance modifications, policy statements, and ensures alignment with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan and consults with the County Attorney to ensure compliance with State Statues.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens, citizen groups, neighborhood leaders and associations, elected officials and other County departments interpreting, analyzing and resolving difficult neighborhood issues as well as educating the public on the uses of their property.
Explains County procedures or processes, conducts and participates in meetings and responds to public inquiries.
Frequently educates, negotiates, or persuades and infrequently communicates with the media.
Creates or edits documents, formal letters, emails, reports, and application forms.
Writes and edits Board of Supervisor presentations.
Interacts regularly with the general public, external contacts such as vendors, bankers, attorneys or other professionals, and other Institutions, over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.
Continuously (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year) interacts specifically with customers.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, assists in the implementation of complex planning and zoning projects.
Handles applications for development plans, zoning changes, variance requests, use, temporary, and conditional use permits, subdivisions, the addition of special use districts, and reviews minor land divisions and lot line adjustments for zoning ordinance compliance.
Prepares written staff reports, participates in the development of staff recommendations and assists in presenting to the Board of Supervisors, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Adjustments.
Prepares for and attends pre-application meetings, schedules hearings, and maintains records of public input and presentation actions.
Prepares public hearing notices.
Prepares agendas and minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments.
Ensures all State Statutes, County ordinances, and County zoning and planning procedures are followed regarding correspondence, timelines, and publication and posting of public meeting notices.
Under the direction of the Community Development Director, assists in the implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates the plan as required utilizing input from both internal and external sources.
Develops and establishes office procedures and performance measures; designs forms and applications, ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and County ordinances.
Drafts new ordinances, ordinance modifications, policy statements, and ensures alignment with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan and consults with the County Attorney to ensure compliance with State Statues.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens, citizen groups, neighborhood leaders and associations, elected officials and other County departments interpreting, analyzing and resolving difficult neighborhood issues as well as educating the public on the uses of their property.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position provides project resource allocation based on pre-approved resources on quality assurance, technology and organizational planning projects.
Explains County procedures or processes, conducts and participates in meetings and responds to public inquiries.
Frequently educates, negotiates, or persuades and infrequently communicates with the media.
Creates or edits documents, formal letters, emails, reports, and application forms.
Writes and edits Board of Supervisor presentations.
Interacts regularly with the general public, external contacts such as vendors, bankers, attorneys or other professionals, and other Institutions, over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.
Continuously (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year) interacts specifically with customers.