Principal Planner - Community Development (0726)

Coconino County•Flagstaff, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty overseeing and participating in current and long-range planning activities and zoning ordinance administration. This role involves managing current planning processes, administering zoning and subdivision ordinances, consulting with developers, conducting site plan reviews, and ensuring proposals conform to regulatory requirements and County planning policies. The position also involves presenting cases to boards and commissions, approving certain permits, participating in plan and ordinance development, preparing records and reports, and representing the County in various public forums.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography or a related field and four years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience, including work with current and long-range planning activities; OR Associate's degree in planning, geography or a related field and five years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience, including work with current and long-range planning activities; OR Six years of progressively responsible professional land use planning experience, including work with current and long-range planning activities; OR Any combination of education, training or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of community and land use planning
Considerable knowledge of land use ordinances and regulations, subdivision standards, zoning ordinances and other pertinent statutory requirements
Considerable knowledge of County, state and federal laws pertaining to County planning and zoning
Working knowledge of graphic techniques and use of GIS maps
Working knowledge of basic statistical methods
Working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and management
Ability to apply the principles and practices of land use planning
Ability to accurately interpret and evaluate planning and land use issues, laws, requirements and objectives to interested groups and the general public
Ability to conduct research; evaluate statistical data and present facts and conclusions clearly in written, graphic and oral form
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public, special interest groups, developers and property owners
Ability to represent County position on land use issues to advisory bodies, citizen groups, other agencies and the public
Ability to work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to find solutions and efficiently help community members
Ability to continually improve processes to better and more efficiently serve the public
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to laypersons and County leaders

Nice To Haves

Experience working with rural development in areas lacking infrastructure and services
Experience coordinating permits and among multiple departments and jurisdictions
Experience managing and coordinating entitlement requests through commissions and elected governing bodies
Ability to grow productive relationships with private sector industry and local communities
Effective written and oral communication skills with the public, development professionals and decision makers
Ability to manage change and continually improve processes
Bachelor's degree or higher in planning
AICP certification
Over five (5) years of progressively increased responsibility in public sector city or county planning
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, or eligibility to become certified

Responsibilities

Manages current planning processes including public hearing processes
Manages current planning staff and coordinates with County-wide staff
Administers zoning and subdivision ordinances
Consults with developers and property owners
Conducts site plan review, reviews plans and processes requests for subdivisions, rezoning, use permits, and variances
Ensures proposals and plans conform to regulatory requirements and are consistent with County planning policies
Presents cases and makes recommendations to various boards and commissions
Approves applications for temporary use permits, administrative adjustments, and minor land divisions
Participates in development, implementation, and revision of land use plans and ordinances
Prepares and maintains records and reports
Represents the County on committees, in public meetings and at conferences