Planning Manager

Job Description:

Planning Manager

Description

Job Summary

Mohave County Development Services is looking to fill a Planning Manager position in the Planning and Zoning Division.

The Planning and Zoning Division facilitates land development which is beneficial to Mohave County and its residents. Title 11 Chapter 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes provides the legal requirements and responsibilities for planning and zoning activities in the County. The division develops and maintains a General Plan, a Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations to comply with the statutes. The division seeks to provide excellent customer services by assisting developers and the general public in navigating the requirements while furthering public health and safety.

This position will have interaction with the public at the counter, on the phone and in the field. Will also speak and present before the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Will require some travel for possible trainings and to conduct postings in more rural areas such as the AZ Strip.

• Starting salary $34.37.
• Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm - with the possibility of 4 -10 work schedule.
• No weekends or holidays

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, coordinates, directs and participates in the activities of the Planning Section of the Planning and Zoning Division.
• Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work such as: scheduling; maintaining records; responding to requests for information or services; performing related administrative, planning and research activities; preparing correspondence, reports, statistical information and budget materials; and assisting in the development of policies, procedures and training.
• Completes performance evaluations; may make hiring recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; prepares work schedules and assignments including approving time off; supervises the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides training.
• Determines best course of action in the completion of assignments in assigned area including setting priorities.
• Assists in and coordinates activities and programs with other Development Services Divisions, County Departments, developers, and other individuals, agencies and organizations.
• Assists and makes recommendations to citizen planning committees and other governing bodies concerning development and implementation of area and sub-area plans.
• Prepares policies and procedures for use in achieving established long-range goals governing land usage and or development.
• Prepares and recommends changes to adopted plans and regulations.
• Reviews community and land development documents and proposals for adherence to established guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Reviews, researches, analyzes, and processes sketch plans, preliminary plans and final maps of subdivisions submitted to the county for approval.
• Researches and collects data for studies through the use of surveys, interviews and other sources.
• Performs field evaluations.
• Prepares materials, to include reports and recommendations, for presentation to Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Supervisors, hearings and public meetings.
• Attends Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings and performs formal presentations to include presenting recommendations of lesser boards and committees.
• Organizes, attends and conducts public meetings and hearings and meets with consultants, office staff and other departmental staffs to gather data, review and present recommendations, decisions and findings.
• Conducts special studies and assignments as required on various planning and zoning activities and projects and to develop area plans and related long-range planning activities.
• Maintains land planning records, files and maps.
• Coordinates and supervises cartographic and graphic work.
• Coordinates and supervises street naming and addressing.
• Coordinates the recording of documents.
• Organizes assigns and monitors the acceptance and processing of work performed by the Permit Technicians and Zoning Inspectors.
• Provide professional oversight of Permit Technicians and Zoning Inspectors.
• Prepare and recommend amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
• Coordinate and work with managers and personnel from other Departments and Divisions.
• Utilizes and applies computer applications in the performance of tasks associated with fulfilling work assignments.
• Maintains awareness of current issues in the Planning and Zoning field. Attends seminars, meetings and hearings as assigned.
• Assist with the Division budget in coordination with other divisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning or related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience in the research, development and implementation of area plans.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in urban or regional planning or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Department policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.

• Managing and administering planning programs to include financial and personnel resources.
• Utilizing computer systems and applications, personal computers, networked system and the Internet in the performance of work assignments, such as graphics, word processing, databases and electronic spreadsheets.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate urban and regional planning projects and programs and supervise, train and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional/clerical support staff.
• Conduct technical research on economic, sociological and planning problems.
• Identify and resolve operational, procedural and personnel problems.
• Apply the principles and practices of urban or regional planning.
• Interpret planning requirements and objectives to interest groups and the general public.
• Perform research work, compile and analyze data and statistical information and prepare and present clear and concise oral and written technical reports and recommendations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Interpret and utilize current planning information pertaining to work assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret state statutes and county ordinances that are pertinent to the Divisions functions.

https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 5/25/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$71,489.60 Annually