Senior Planner

Salary: $64,854.40 - $79,456.00 Annually
Location : Camp Verde, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 126
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 02/05/2024
Reports To:: John Knight
General Purpose
Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning work in the Town of Camp Verde, and explains planning and zoning regulations and municipal standards for land use, development projects and technical issues; assures compliance to state and Federal regulations, and Town policies, procedures, and goals.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides professional planning services, and reviews technical documents for compliance with Town standards; produces reports, presentations, and recommendations on planning issues; reviews development proposals, subdivision plats, applications, zoning changes, and other land use applications; advises applicants within scope of authority and training.
• Prepares and presents project reports to the Town Council and regional boards and commissions; prepares technical ordinance and resolution documents for review; maintains and administers planning projects; reviews and processes applications, plans and project proposals, and tracks inter-departmental review process.
• Responds to questions from residents and provides information and customer service; investigates and resolves inquiries and complaints, enforces rules and regulations, and explains Community Development Department policies, codes, standards, and procedures; monitors and reviews trends in planning and development programs, and recommends improvements.
• Coordinates addressing issues, zoning applications, and construction inspections; maintains and updates Town General Plan and ordinances.
• May serve as the head of the Planning Division or as an acting Community Development Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• May provide technical guidance to other department staff.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct supervisor for other staff in the planning division.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning (or related field or five years of experience in professional planning or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge of:

• Town policies and procedures.
• Policies, procedures, regulations, operations, and services of Community Development Department.
• Principles of land use planning and urban design.
• Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations governing planning, zoning, building, safety, code enforcement, community planning and economic development.
• Town land use and development regulations, zoning codes, planning concepts and principles.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.

Required Skill in:

• Analyzing planning issues and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Interpreting and applying development standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and Town policies and procedures.
• Presenting and defending reports and information in a public speaking setting such as public hearings and neighborhood meetings.
• Reading and interpreting building plans and technical specifications, and checking details, estimates, plans, and specifications of projects.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, contractors, other development agencies and the general public.
• Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical and computerized records.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Education & Experience
Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.
• Professional certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred; depending on the needs of the Town, incumbent may be required to obtain additional technical certifications.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Major benefits for a full-time regular employee:

• Vacation time accrued at a rate of 3.08 for the first 1-5 years
  the amount of vacation a regular employee accrues is based on length of service.
  40 hour employees earn 80 hours per year for 1 to 5 years of service
  40 hour employees earn 104 hours per year for 5 to 10 years of service
  
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Sick time accrued at a rate of 3.69 hours per pay period
• Four (4) health insurance plan options to choose from. 100% paid for employee and 40% paid for dependents
• Dental and Vision plans 100% paid for employee and 40% paid for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Employer paid life insurance with additional voluntary life available
• Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) and long term disability benefits
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement (PSPRS) benefits