PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR - Planning/Development Services Department

  * * * THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (PDSD)  PERMANENT AND PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES * * *

To remain eligible, you must maintain your PDSD permanent or probationary Civil Service employment status through the actual date of assignment/promotion. If you are not a current PDSD permanent or probationary Civil Service employee at the date of transfer, you will not be eligible for this position. Non-permanent or appointed employees are not eligible.

The Eligibility List may be used to fill approved vacancies in the next 6 months. Selection will be made in accordance with CSR III, Section 2. The list of employees eligible for consideration will remain in effect for 6 months after their names are provided to the hiring authorities. Examination results and current status will be communicated by email.

The  Planning and Development Services Department seeks a Planning/Zoning Administrator to prepare final written determinations on the substantive provisions of the UDC, write policy statements regarding implementation of the UDC and the Administrative and Technical Standards Manual, prepare zoning certifications, and interpret zoning map boundaries.  

This position manages the department's zoning/site review team.  The team manages high profile and complex projects, seeing them through the development and permit process from inception to completion. Working in a collaborative environment, the Planning/Zoning Administrator is expected to have the ability to apply past experience, technical knowledge and professional judgement while leading the zoning/site review team.

Performs the following functions with regular use of independent judgment:

Organizes and directs daily operations of a division by performing administrative duties, overseeing programs, projects, and manager level personnel (two or more fulltime employees).

Formulates and implements division strategic plans and work activities to coordinate and synchronize with department directions and goals. Implements and evaluates department policies, projects and programs.

Oversees the planning, implementation, direction and management of all functions and resources of the division to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and the City in an efficient and effective manner.

Assists with implementing the department vision through division activities and leads the division for maximum employee productivity and morale through hiring, disciplining, evaluating employee performance, investigating and resolving grievances and other human resources actions.

Develops and administers the division budget with staff assistance.

Analyzes organizational and community needs, analyzes trends, reviews statistics and opportunities, and communicate information to department leadership of impending developments, and accomplishment of actions.

Develops strategic partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to develop a sense of relevant issues facing our community and to respond as a representative of the City.

Champions the values of the organization through example and accountabilities.

Ensures that division operations conform with local, state and federal governmental regulations, other applicable rules and requirements.

Facilitates solutions to problems facing the department.

Maintains professional knowledge through such means as attending seminars, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations.

Plans and forecasts the future growth and development of the Tucson region by conducting research, consulting with outside individuals and organizations, monitoring trends and analyzing the results.

Acts as a liaison to departments, the general public and outside organizations by monitoring and reviewing legislation, making amendments to bills, conducting public forums, and making presentations.

Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in land use planning projects.  At least 4 of required 5 years in a Supervisory capacity in a related functional area.

"Supervisory" is defined as having supervised at least one (1) full-time FTE.

Equivalency of experience in lieu of education will not be accepted.  Minimum requirements must be met as noted above.

• AICP Certification
• Master's Degree in Planning or closely related field
• Strong interpersonal development skills

  * * * THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (PDSD)  PERMANENT AND PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES * * *

To remain eligible, you must maintain your PDSD permanent or probationary Civil Service employment status through the actual date of assignment/promotion. If you are not a current PDSD permanent or probationary Civil Service employee at the date of transfer, you will not be eligible for this position. Non-permanent or appointed employees are not eligible. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions.  The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in an the next phase of the recruitment process:

• Virtual Oral Board Interviews will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:

• 20% of your Training and Experience
• 80% of your Oral Board Interview

This recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.  If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please email Pilar.Jauregui@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

The City of Tucson values the safety of our employees, our residents, our community, and our visitors. In support of these values, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. When you join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative.

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.