Planner I

at Pima County Government in Tucson, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Job Description Summary 

Department - Development Services

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5431 - Planner I

Salary Grade: 13
 

Pay Range:

Hiring Range: $57,607 - $69,128 Annually 

Pay Range: $57,607 - $80,649 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 06/06/2025.

The Pima County Development Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Planner I, specializing in Site Addressing. This entry-level professional planning position within the Development Services Department is responsible for the review of land divisions, subdivision plats, and proposed street names, as well as the assignment of addresses throughout Pima County, including its incorporated areas. This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop a strong foundation in the principles of land development and gain practical experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in a dynamic public sector environment.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prepare amendments to update, revise, and implement the county’s zoning code and other land-use development plans and regulations;

• Process applications for rezoning, variances, comprehensive plan amendments, and development plans, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, codes, and policies;

• Conduct surveys, research, and investigations;

• Prepare detailed reports on planning and zoning issues and makes oral/written presentations or submits recommendations to various public or government regulatory agencies, boards, or committees;

• Represent the department on various public or government boards or committees;

• Perform research and data gathering for socio-economic and land use studies;

• Coordinate, conduct, and participate in regional and special area studies;

• Write technical planning reports;

• Submit recommendations on proposals for rezoning, land subdivision, and/or development of community facilities;

• Create geographic coverages using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and software;

• Answer public inquiries and provide information regarding planning policies and zoning procedures;

• Assist government agencies, private citizens and other interested parties in gathering and preparing land use and zoning information;

• Assist planning staff in the compilation and analysis of population studies;

• Assist planning staff with the review of plans involving landscape and native plant preservation and subdivision platting;

• Coordinate logistical requirements and processes involved in holding public or government meetings or hearings;

• Perform computer-aided drafting and illustrative work;

• May prepare and post public notices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in city, urban, or regional planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, cartography, remote sensing, or a closely related degree as identified by the department head.

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County as a Geographic Information Systems Data Entry Technician, Title Examiner Specialist, Property Appraisal Aide, Planning Technician, Zoning Inspection Technician, or other related position with experience reviewing or processing subdivision plats, development plans, rezoning applications, or comprehensive planning.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with/knowledge of land entitlement processes for real estate development.

• Experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping.

• Experience with/knowledge of development plan review, zoning, or subdivision platting.

• Experience providing customer service.

• Experience with/knowledge of maintenance and updating of files, databases, and maps through the use of computer applications.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.