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City of Holbrook · 1 week ago

Senior City Planner

Holbrook, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $88K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Holbrook is a vibrant community located in Arizona, known for its rich heritage and economic growth. They are seeking a Senior City Planner to perform professional planning, zoning, land use, community development, and grant writing work to support the city's orderly growth and revitalization.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Administer, interpret, and enforce zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and applicable state and local laws

Conduct zoning reviews, plan checks, site plan evaluations, variance requests, conditional use permits, rezoning applications, and subdivision plats

Prepare staff reports, findings, and recommendations for the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council

Coordinate public notices, hearings, agendas, and documentation

Maintain and update the City’s General Plan and ensure compliance with Arizona statutory requirements

Lead long‑range planning initiatives involving land use, transportation, housing, sustainability, growth areas, and capital improvements

Conduct demographic research, GIS mapping, land‑use studies, and economic development analysis

Develop policies related to beautification, infill development, annexations, and redevelopment

Research, identify, and track grants supporting planning, infrastructure, economic development, housing, Route 66 revitalization, sustainability, and community enhancement projects

Prepare complete and competitive grant applications, including narratives, budgets, timelines, and scope of work

Coordinate with departments to gather supporting documents, data, letters of support, and required approvals

Assist with post-award compliance, reporting, procurement, reimbursement requests, and tracking milestones

Maintain grant files, calendars, and documentation to ensure audit readiness

Support downtown/Route 66 corridor revitalization, façade improvements, small business support, and historic preservation efforts

Assist with planning activities tied to tourism development and community branding initiatives

Coordinate with businesses and developers on site selection and permit processes

Develop and administer housing programs, including rehabilitation, infill development, and affordable housing strategies

Coordinate with state/federal partners on CDBG funding, housing grants, and neighborhood improvement programs

Support community engagement efforts, surveys, and public outreach

Coordinate technical review with engineering, public works, utilities, fire, and other agencies

Review development applications for completeness, consistency, and compliance

Prepare and revise development standards, zoning codes, maps, and design guidelines

Facilitate community meetings, workshops, developer consultations, and public forums

Represent the City at regional planning organizations, transportation groups, and intergovernmental meetings

Communicate planning concepts in a clear and accessible manner to stakeholders

Manage planning-related grants and assist departments with funding opportunities

Oversee planning studies, impact assessments, and contracted consultant work

Track performance measures and maintain accurate planning files and GIS layers

Qualification

Urban planning principlesZoning administrationGIS mappingGrant writingPublic engagementEconomic developmentProject managementConsensus-buildingReading blueprintsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical report writingNegotiation skillsCommunication skills