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Title:
Senior Planner
FLSA Status: Exempt
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to
provide technical planning expertise in developing, managing
and implementing planning projects in a manner that
considers interrelationships and compliance with policy and
regulations. This is accomplished by serving as project
manager for advanced-level case reviews, reviewing and
making recommendations to amend master plans, zoning code,
and other planning documents, and providing technical
assistance, organizing and managing special studies and
projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key
responsibilities of the position. The list of essential
functions below does not identify all duties performed by
any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please
be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical
demands of each essential function.
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(S) |
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(L) |
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(M) |
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(H) |
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(V) |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts
constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
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Code |
Essential Functions |
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1 |
L |
Serves a project manager for
advanced-level case reviews by reviewing applications
for compliance, conducting field surveys, providing
technical assistance to developers, developing
recommendations and presenting findings, and problem
solving. |
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2 |
L |
Reviews and makes recommendations
to amend master plans, zoning code, and other planning
documents by reviewing documents for consistency with
current conditions, developing trends and needs,
researching and analyzing data, and preparing
recommendations, reports, ordinances, resolutions,
public notices, and presentations. |
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3 |
L |
Organizes and manages special
studies and projects by serving on committees, preparing
scopes of work and requests for proposals, administering
contracts, coordinating meetings, researching and
analyzing data, developing recommendations, conducting
annexation proceedings, conducting land use planning and
demographic studies, and managing adherence to mandated
processes. |
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4 |
L |
Provides technical assistance by
leading divisional staff, researching and providing
policy and procedure information, providing complex
technical assistance at Planning & Zoning counter,
conducting pre and post application meetings, and
representing the City at professional events. |
JOB
REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of
Minimum Job Requirements-
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Formal Education |
Work requires broad knowledge in a
general professional or technical field. Knowledge is
normally acquired through four years of college
resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. |
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Experience |
Over three years up to and
including five years experience. |
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Supervision |
Work requires functioning as a lead
worker performing essentially the same work as those
directed, and includes overseeing work quality,
training, instructing, and scheduling work. |
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Human Collaboration Skills |
Decisions regarding implementation
of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of
controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive
issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve
stressful, negative interactions with the public
requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond
to aggressive interpersonal interactions. |
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Freedom to Act |
The employee normally performs the
duty assignment according to his or her own judgment,
requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary.
Special projects are managed with little oversight and
assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance
reviewed periodically. |
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Technical Skills |
Skilled: Work requires a
comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field
with use of analytical judgment and decision-making
abilities appropriate to the work environment of the
organization. |
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Budget Responsibility |
Position has limited fiscal
responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in
support of recommendations for departmental budget
allocations. May monitor division or program/project
level budget and expenditures. |
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Reading |
Advanced - Ability to read
literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical
journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal
documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at
the college level or above. However, it may be obtained
from experience and self-study. |
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Math |
Intermediate - Ability to deal with
system of real numbers; practical application of
fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and
measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in
high school up to college. However, it may be obtained
from experience and self-study. |
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Writing |
Advanced - Ability to write
editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.
Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college
level or above. However, it may be obtained from
experience and self-study. |
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Certification &
Other Requirements |
Valid driver's license |
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
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-Physical strength for this position is indicated below
with “X”- |
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Sedentary |
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Light |
X |
Medium |
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Heavy |
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Very Heavy |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts
constantly OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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C
Continuously
2/3 or more of the time. |
F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time. |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time. |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per
week. |
N
Never
Never occurs. |
Note: This is intended as a
description of the way the job is currently performed. It
does not address the potential for accommodation.
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-Physical Demand- |
-Frequency- |
-Brief Description-
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Standing |
O |
Communicating with co-workers |
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Sitting |
F |
Desk work, meetings, driving |
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Walking |
O |
To
other departments/offices, around work site |
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Lifting |
O |
Supplies, files |
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Carrying |
O |
Supplies, files |
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Pushing/Pulling |
R |
File drawers, tables and chairs |
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Reaching |
R |
For
supplies, for files |
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Handling |
R |
Paperwork |
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Fine Dexterity |
C |
Computer keyboard, telephone keypad |
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Kneeling |
R |
Filing in lower drawers |
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Crouching |
R |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crawling |
N |
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Bending |
R |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Twisting |
R |
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle |
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Climbing |
R |
Stairs, step stools |
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Balancing |
R |
On
stairs |
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Vision |
C |
Reading, computer screen, driving |
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Hearing |
C |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Talking |
F |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Foot Controls |
R |
Driving |
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Other
(specified if applicable) |
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MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:
Computers, printers and related software, vehicle,
architectural/engineering scales, camera
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
C
Continuously |
F
Frequently |
O
Occasionally |
R
Rarely |
N
Never |
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D
Daily |
W
Several Times Per Week |
M
Several Times Per Month |
S
Seasonally |
N
Never |
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-Health and Safety Factors- |
| Mechanical Hazards |
N |
| Chemical Hazards |
N |
| Electrical Hazards |
N |
| Fire Hazards |
N |
| Explosives |
N |
| Communicable Diseases |
N |
| Physical Danger or
Abuse |
N |
| Other (see 1 below) |
N |
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-Environmental Factors- |
| Respiratory Hazards |
N |
| Extreme Temperatures |
S |
| Noise and Vibration |
N |
| Wetness/Humidity |
N |
| Physical Hazards |
N |
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(1) N/A
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
None
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per week |
N
Never
Never occurs |
-Description of Non-Physical Demands-
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-Frequency- |
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Time Pressure |
F |
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Emergency Situation |
N |
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Frequent Change of Tasks |
F |
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Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime |
O |
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Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously |
F |
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Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team |
F |
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Tedious or Exacting Work |
F |
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Noisy/Distracting Environment |
F |
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Other (see 2 below) |
N |
(2) N/A
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
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Office Environment |
X |
Vehicle |
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Warehouse |
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Outdoors |
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Shop |
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Other (see 3 below) |
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Recreation/Neighborhood Center |
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(3)N/A
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND
COMMENTS:
I have reviewed this description and understand the
requirements and responsibilities of the position.
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Date |
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Job Title of Department Head |
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Signature of Department Head
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Comments:
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The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to
modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
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Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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