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City of Phoenix · 1 day ago

Zoning Planner I - Planning and Development

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $108K/yr

1+ years exp

The City of Phoenix is responsible for guiding the physical development of the city. They are seeking a Planner I in the Zoning Division who will prepare zoning reports, assist at public hearings, and help customers with zoning compliance and application processing.

Government

Responsibilities

Preparing zoning reports

Researching case history and ordinances

Assisting at public hearings

Assisting with special planning projects

Assisting customers with processing applications

Reviewing plans for zoning compliance

Providing zoning case history and zoning regulations

Qualification

Urban planningZoning regulationsGIS softwareCustomer servicePublic presentationsMultitaskingTechnical explanationPlanning experienceSpanish speakingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in city or urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, political science, or a related field

One year of planning experience

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

Preferred

Experience giving public presentations, meetings, and hearings

Experience with plan review and/or reviewing site plans

Experience with planning and zoning research

Customer service experience, particularly experience in a front counter customer service environment

Experience using GIS or other mapping software

Experience applying local, state and federal requirements and regulations related to zoning and building codes

Spanish speaking is preferred

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi