City of Phoenix · 10 hours ago
Deputy Planning & Development Director - Site Development
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$124K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Phoenix is looking for a Deputy Planning & Development Director to oversee the Site Development Division. This role involves supervising personnel, developing standards and procedures, and ensuring compliance with city codes and ordinances in building and site development.
Government
Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates the activities and training of all personnel assigned to the division
Develops standards and procedures for the conduct of the division
Provides general guidance to the work program of the division and aids in interpreting policy
Acts as technical adviser to employees in solving difficult assignments and in reviewing the objectives, feasibility, and techniques of execution and resultant findings of their work
Formulates division operating budget for the review and approval of department management
Participates in code development with appropriate agencies and jurisdictions
Conducts hearings and makes decisions on requests for variances, interpretations, use permits and modifications of zoning or construction stipulations
Presents the department's policies and positions in meetings, negotiations and communications with the public, citizen and industry groups, the City Manager, Mayor and City Council offices, the media and other public forums within assigned areas of authority
Participates in formulation of department policies, goals and objectives as a member of the leadership team
Qualification
Required
Five years of professional planning or engineering experience
One year in code administration
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering or a related field
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
Registered Professional Engineer/Structural Plans Engineer or Civil (PE) or Architect in the State of Arizona (or reciprocal state) at the time of hire
Experience working on special projects with extensive community involvement including multiple agencies
Experience working with senior management, elected officials and community groups
Master's degree in engineering, public/business administration, government management, urban planning or a related field
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 assistance offered through Savi
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Ajay Joshi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Brandie Reynolds
Assistant Chief Information Officer
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