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Job Description
Job Summary
Mohave County Development Services is currently recruiting for a Planner in the Planning & Zoning Division.
Depending on qualifications, may fill position as:
Planner I Range 17, Steps 1 - 18: $25.65 - $42.41
Planner II Range 19, Steps 1 - 18: $28.28 - $46.72
Planner Senior Range 21, Steps 1 - 18: $31.18 - $51.51
To review specific job qualification and details, please click on the appropriate link(s) above.
Below is the job functions for Planner I;
Performs professional planning work involved in the research and development of county planning and implementation of programs for the growth and development of Mohave County
REPORTS TO
A higher level of authority.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical supervision of Planning Technicians and others as directed.
Essential Job Functions- Evaluation, review, and processing of site plans for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential proposals, RV and Manufactured Home Parks.
- Rezones, zoning use permits, General Plan and other plan amendments.
- Works on other development proposals and special projects, meeting deadlines that the county considers critical and that meets customer demand.
- Preparation of review correspondence in relation to the above submittals and answering questions regarding reviews.
- Preparation and presentation of reports (text, maps, and other back up documents) and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
- Site visits and posting of legal notices.
- Backup of the Planner II.
- Assists with research and preparation of reports, drafting of policies and procedures, and work on high priority special assignments commonly involving short deadlines.
- Attending and presenting at public input meetings, and other forms of community outreach for the department.
- Preparation of GIS-based maps of pending developments, including but not limited to renewable energy projects, general and area plan implementation, and for all other work performed by this position.
- Preparation of statistics and general information regarding projects in review.
- Research into and work on public information requests and inquiries (many regarding litigious issues).
- Tracking and coordinating projects
- Data base creation and maintenance.
- Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS- Performs related work as required.
- Performs special assignments as requested.
- Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Qualifications- A Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning, or related applicable field.
- Planning experience (including internship, or work study in urban or regional planning in general or specialized fields).
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
- Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
- Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:- Principles, practices and techniques of community planning and zoning.
- Economics, public finance and sociology as applied to community planning.
- Principles and practices of engineering and physical design as applied to community planning.
- County, state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to community planning, industrial development and community conservation.
- Land use regulations and zoning codes, their structure and application.
- Graphic techniques and topographic mapping.
- Basic statistical methods.
- The applications of data processing techniques to planning and zoning systems.
- Computing literacy to include use of graphics, word processing and electronic spreadsheet applications.
- Conducting public meetings and working well with the public.
- Department policies, rules and procedures.
- Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.
Skill in:- Precise attention to detail.
- Application processing.
- Utilizing computer systems and applications, personal computers, networked system, Internet and GIS in the performance of work assignments, such as graphics, word processing, databases and electronic spreadsheets.
Ability to:- Apply the principles and practices of urban or regional planning.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, County departments, planning agencies and the public.
- Interpret planning requirements and objectives to interest groups and the general public.
- Plan, organize, coordinate and present urban and regional planning projects and conduct technical research on economic, sociological and planning problems.
- Perform research work, compile and analyze data and statistical information and prepare and present clear and concise oral and written technical reports and recommendations.
- Interpret and utilize current planning information pertaining to work assignments.
- Communicate and maintain professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
- Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Mohave County
Show moreWith over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.
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