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General Purpose Under general supervision, the Senior Planner performs professional community planning work to guide the physical development of the Town of Camp Verde. The role serves as a bridge between municipal policy, state/federal law, and the community's vision for land use. Every Town Employee is expected to follow the Town Core Values by setting the P.A.C.E

(Professionalism, Accountability, Community and Excellence). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the fully experienced journey level in the professional Planner class series; incumbents are expected to perform a board range of complex planning and zoning enforcement assignments. Incumbents perform the full scope of current and advanced planning work.

Supervision may be exercised over subordinate planning and clerical staff. Primary Duties & Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Provides professional planning services, and reviews technical documents for compliance with Town standards; produces reports, presentations, and recommendations on planning issues; reviews development proposals, subdivision plats, applications, zoning changes, and other land use applications; advises applicants within scope of authority and training. Prepares and presents project reports to the Town Council and regional boards and commissions; prepares technical ordinance and resolution documents for review; maintains and administers planning projects; reviews and processes applications, plans and project proposals, and tracks inter-departmental review process. Responds to questions from residents and provides information and customer service; investigates and resolves inquiries and complaints, enforces rules and regulations, and explains Development Services Department policies, codes, standards, and procedures; monitors and reviews trends in planning and development programs, and recommends improvements.

Coordinates addressing issues, zoning applications, and construction inspections; maintains and updates Town General Plan and ordinances. May serve as the head of the Planning Division. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

May provide technical guidance to other department staff. MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervisor for other staff in the planning division. Minimum & Preferred Qualifications Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.

Professional certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred; depending on the needs of the Town, incumbent may be required to obtain additional technical certifications. Required Knowledge of: Town policies and procedures. Policies, procedures, regulations, operations, and services of Community Development Department.

Principles of land use planning and urban design. Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations governing planning, zoning, building, safety, code enforcement, community planning and economic development. Town land use and development regulations, zoning codes, planning concepts and principles.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions. Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures. Required Skill in: Analyzing planning issues and making logical recommendations based on findings.

Interpreting and applying development standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and Town policies and procedures. Presenting and defending reports and information in a public speaking setting such as public hearings and neighborhood meetings. Reading and interpreting building plans and technical specifications, and checking details, estimates, plans, and specifications of projects.

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, contractors, other development agencies and the general public. Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical and computerized records. Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field or five years of experience in professional planning or equivalent combination of education and experience.