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Gila County Arizona

Planning/Zoning Coordinator

Globe, AZ · On-site

$50K - $63K/yr

The Planner/Zoning Coordinator under the direction of the Community Development Director acts as the staff planner to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments and analyzes and ...

Gila, County of (AZ)

Planning/Zoning Coordinator

Globe, AZ · On-site

$50K - $63K/yr

The Planner/Zoning Coordinator under the direction of the Community Development Director acts as the staff planner to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments and analyzes and ...

Baltimore County, MD

Planner II (Zoning)

Towson, MD · On-site

$58K - $66K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Examples of Duties Under general supervision, performs professional planning and zoning work. Examples of Essential Duties * Advise and provide technical assistance to the general public, attorneys ...

TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE

WV · On-site

$90 - $112/hr

Responsibilities The Planning and Zoning Director is responsible for administrative and technical work related to city planning, zoning, land development activities, comprehensive planning, land use ...

Baltimore County

Planner II (Zoning)

Towson, MD

$58K - $66K/yr

Examples of Duties Under general supervision, performs professional planning and zoning work. Examples of Essential Duties Advise and provide technical assistance to the general public, attorneys ...

Andover Kansas

Planning and Zoning Administrator

Andover, KS · On-site

$54K - $69K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

The Planning & Zoning Administrator serves as the operational lead for the City's planning and zoning functions, overseeing daily administration of land use regulations, long-range planning ...

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Planning/Zoning Coordinator

Gila County Arizona

Globe, AZ • On-site

$50K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Salary : $50,976.00 - $63,720.00 Annually
Location : Payson, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-082
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Purpose of the Job
The purpose of this position is to work under the direction of the Community Development Director on planning and zoning projects as needed to ensure that Gila County provides a safe, healthy and visually attractive place in which people can live, work, and play in. This position assists in the implementation and administration of the Comprehensive Plan and the Gila County Zoning Ordinance. The Planner/Zoning Coordinator under the direction of the Community Development Director acts as the staff planner to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments and analyzes and formulates recommendations for the development application and other planning and zoning duties. Knowledge is kept up-to-date with research, interpretation, and application of State Statutes, County codes and ordinances, and other rules and regulations. Duties include plan development, development of procedures, participation in meetings, and ordinance drafting. The role is also responsible for assisting in community liaison efforts and other duties as assigned by the Community Development Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise other employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TIME SPENT
  • Under the direction of the Community Development Director, assists in the implementation of complex planning and zoning projects. Handles applications for development plans, zoning changes, variance requests, use, temporary, and conditional use permits, subdivisions, the addition of special use districts, and reviews minor land divisions and lot line adjustments for zoning ordinance compliance. Prepares written staff reports, participates in the development of staff recommendations and assists in presenting to the Board of Supervisors, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Adjustments.

35%
  • Prepares for and attends pre-application meetings, schedules hearings, and maintains records of public input and presentation actions. Prepares public hearing notices. Prepares agendas and minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments.

15%
  • Ensures all State Statutes, County ordinances, and County zoning and planning procedures are followed regarding correspondence, timelines, and publication and posting of public meeting notices.

10%
  • Under the direction of the Community Development Director, assists in the implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates the plan as required utilizing input from both internal and external sources.

10%
  • Develops and establishes office procedures and performance measures; designs forms and applications, ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and County ordinances.

10%
  • Drafts new ordinances, ordinance modifications, policy statements, and ensures alignment with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan and consults with the County Attorney to ensure compliance with State Statues.

10%
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens, citizen groups, neighborhood leaders and associations, elected officials and other County departments interpreting, analyzing and resolving difficult neighborhood issues as well as educating the public on the uses of their property.

10%
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no responsibility over any types of budget.
PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides project resource allocation based on pre-approved resources on quality assurance, technology and organizational planning projects.
ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES
This position explains County procedures or processes, conducts and participates in meetings and responds to public inquiries. This position frequently educates, negotiates, or persuades and infrequently communicates with the media.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES
This position creates or edits documents, formal letters, emails, reports, and application forms. This position also writes and edits Board of Supervisor presentations.
INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Interacts regularly with the general public, external contacts such as vendors, bankers, attorneys or other professionals, and other Institutions, over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.
INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS
Continuously (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year)
Minimum Education/Directly Related Experience Required
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training courses in Planning or a related field.
MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Three (3) years' experience in Planning with Local Government; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED/PREFERRED
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Planning and zoning; administration and management; computer use; Microsoft Office; GIS software; customer and personal service; project management; Federal, State, and County regulations and Statutes.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Analytical writing; public speaking; problem solving; time management; multi-tasking; creative writing; developing alternative solutions; tactful persuasion and influencing.
ABILITIES REQUIRED
Consider options; risks and benefits; express one self clearly; generate fluent new and useful ideas; make sense of multiple data; read and write at a professional level.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Occasionally stands to present, train, deliver presentations or speeches.
  • Routinely sits to complete reports and operate computers.
  • Routinely requires dexterity for keyboard, mouse and calculator operations.
  • Occasionally walks to, from and between work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment and occasionally in outdoors and construction areas.
SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE
On rare occasions, incumbents in this position may become exposed to occasional telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens and occasional in-person verbal abuse by customers or citizens.
PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS
Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.
CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR
Potential errors can result in unfavorable public perceptions and legal ramifications.
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