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Associate Community Development Planner

Town of Clarkdale
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DESCRIPTION:  The Associate Community Development Planner performs entry-level professional planning research and graphic support and is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of planning studies that assist in the orderly development of the Town as a whole, as well as sub-areas and neighborhoods within Planning & Development. Associate Community Development Planners work on a variety of development review projects and policy implementation.

Associate Community Development Planners also assist with community engagement through Public Participation to further policy and design development.
 

CLASSIFICATION: This is a FLSA non-exempt, full time, with full benefits.

The salary range for this position starts at 43,144 ($20.74/hr). 

Highly qualified candidates may start above minimum DOQ.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:   Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

  • Conducts field investigations and collects data in support of Town planning projects.
  • Consults with government officials and citizens concerning the compilation, interpretation and presentation of research data for Town planning programs.
  • Analyzes planning problems with reference to statistical representations, graphic data and established operating procedures.
  • Makes recommendations for review and action by supervisors.
  • Formats, publishes and distributes charts, manuals and maps, that deal with existing and proposed community planning programs or Town facilities requiring the manipulation of drafting and rendering instruments.
  • Provides support for presentations made to government officials and citizens on Town planning programs. Also makes oral presentations to public groups.
  • Provides advice and technical assistance to community agencies engaged in site planning.
  • Supports other staff members as a team player. Listens and communicates effectively with all those encountered in the course of work.
  • Works on commercial, residential, and mixed use projects for the Town as well as planned communities for residential and commercial projects, including preservations of environmentally sensitive lands.
  • Assists with the creation and/or updating of the Town’s General Plan.
  • Assists with development of Master Plan studies and provides assistance for private development review and other Town planning needs.
  • Performs, when required, front-line customer service via the service counter.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography or closely related design field from an accredited educational institution.
  • An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

  • Principles of customer service.
  • Principles, practices and methods used in Urban Planning.
  • Development related issues and concerns.
  • Practical aspects of zoning.
  • Public participation techniques, tools, and best practices.
  • Relevant technology and computer literacy including Microsoft Office software, Adobe Suite products (Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat), Geographic Information Systems, and digital devices.

Ability to:

  • Collect and analyze data.
  • Produce presentation quality graphics, large-scale site plans and construction drawings.
  • Review documents and plans for accuracy and completeness.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other professionals, and the general public.
  • Apply planning principles to work assignments and develop creative solutions to problems.
  • Complete OSHA/Safety training as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:  Must possess a valid Arizona drivers’ license at time of appointment and maintain an excellent driving record. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Most work is performed in a Town office environment.
  • Visually inspect and review technical documents including surveys, site plans, landscape plans and elevations drawings.
  • Lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
  • Operates a variety of standard office and computer equipment that requires continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS MANDATORY. THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job may change.