Pinal County
Land Use Specialist / Planner Sr.
Florence, Arizona, United States
Job description
Overall Job Objective
Description
Notice to Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.
Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Description
Local government is a journey filled with purpose where you can make a difference and help make life better for our thousands of citizens. With over 2000 employees working in more than 30 departments, there's sure to be a position for YOU, whether you're just starting out or youre a seasoned pro. And when you work for Pinal County, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits such as comprehensive healthcare options and unmatched retirement plans that are the best in Arizona.
Read more about our role and see if it is a good match for you:
- An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
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Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
- Employee Assistance
- Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- VanPool Options
- Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.
Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
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Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
JOB SUMMARY
Review and process rezoning, planned area developments, comprehensive plan amendments, and related development requests, provide customer service, perform basic file research and records maintenance, and perform complex research and planning studies under general supervision.
Example of Duties JOB SUMMARY
Review and process rezoning, planned area developments, comprehensive plan amendments, and related development requests, provide customer service, perform basic file research and records maintenance, and perform complex research and planning studies under general supervision.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Review and process rezoning, planned area developments, comprehensive plan amendments, and related development requests and maintain planning documents and planning and development codes.
- Review land use and development proposal plans, site plans, and subdivision improvement plans for compliance with applicable zoning code requirements.
- Research files, maintain records and filing systems, and update computer database and website.
- Manage research and planning studies.
- Provide customer service and answer inquiries from the public within scope of authority, and explain guidelines, procedures, policies, and applicable state statutes and ordinances, which govern the planning and zoning processes.
- Provide information and assistance on County codes, land development regulations, zoning issues, application process, and procedural issues, research customer concerns, and initiate problem resolution.
- Process applications for concept review.
- Review plans for landscape revisions.
- Review and evaluate field sites.
- Coordinate the Pre-application review and submittal process
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Geography.
- Two (2) years of professional planning experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of County Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and development regulations.
- Knowledge of principles of application permitting and plan review.
- Knowledge of basic principles of cartography, urban planning, and surveying.
- Knowledge of basic principles of record keeping and records management.
- Skill in performing mathematical calculations and computations.
- Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, grasp, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, grasp, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Notice to Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.
Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
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