Senior Planner

Starting Salary:  $55,802.00

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under general supervision, reviews, participates and assists in the planning, zoning and permitting activities of the Planning Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and processes applications for General Plan Amendments, rezonings, conditional use permits, variances, conceptual and final site plans, and subdivision plats.
• Prepares and processes zoning code amendments.
• Interprets and applies Town, State and Federal regulations and Division policies and procedures to planning projects.
• Provides planning information and interpretation for staff, other departments, developers, contractors, boards and commissions, Town Council and the public.
• Conducts site inspections and researches, analyzes, and compiles technical and statistical information/data for the use of developing land.
• Analyzes, composes, documents and recommends planning and zoning improvements and findings.
• Prepares advanced level technical analysis, reports, graphics and presentations for public hearings and/or meetings.
• Provides advanced level oral presentations for public hearings and/or meetings.
• Facilitates neighborhood meetings and other outreach efforts. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable Town, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing planning and zoning. 
• Knowledge of planning, zoning and permitting guidelines and regulations. 
• Knowledge of planning, zoning and environmental documentation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of computer software programs including MS Office Suite and GIS.
• Skill in performing site inspections.
• Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.  
• Advanced level skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in utilizing basic facilitation and mediation skills.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field.  A Master’s Degree and AICP degree preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in planning and zoning; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.

PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orovalley

If you need to contact us you can call (520) 229-4753; or e-mail at lseder@PROTECTED