Salary : $65,273.94 - $84,856.10 Annually
Location : City of Yuma, AZ
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2025-00054
Department : Planning & Neighborhood Services
Division : Community Planning-40
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Summary
- Open until filled with a first review date of March 3, 2025
- Should this recruitment fail to render a candidate that meets the minimum qualifications, the City reserves the right to under-fill this position with the following :
Assistant Planner
27.73-$36.05
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as an Associate Planner working with the City of Yuma Department of Planning & Neighborhood Services Community Planning Division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Current Planning cases and activities.
Under basic supervision, this job classification provides experienced technical assistance to developers and the general public to achieve compliance with the City's planning and zoning policies and procedures in the Department of Planning & Neighborhood Services (P&N); performs professional planning, research, data analysis, and report writing duties; assures that City codes, policies and procedures are followed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Provides experienced technical planning services and customer service for P&N; assists developers and the general public with planning and zoning issues, including complex commercial projects, and special zoning issues; duties may vary according to job assignment.Assists the public with inquiries and problems in submitting applications for development plans, proposed zoning changes, variances, conditional use permits, text amendments, subdivision plats, and General Plan amendments; explains and interprets P&N programs, zoning codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.Reviews business, special event, and liquor license applications; verifies license meets P&N policies, standards, zoning codes and ordinances.Reviews and processes a variety of building permit applications and technical documents; researches property history, and zoning cases and codes.Enforces City zoning code through plan and case review; reviews planning drawings and technical documents, and reviews applications for planning actions to be heard by City Council and commissions.Completes plan review checks for site plans, subdivision plats, and inspections; conducts site inspections to verify projects are in compliance with regulations, codes, and P&N standards.Performs research, compiles data, reviews case files, and writes reports for review by P&N staff and City commissions and committees; prepares and presents assigned planning and zoning cases and issues.Facilitates pre-development meetings to review and discuss project proposals; coordinates meetings with staff from other City departments, and public meetings for neighborhood residents.Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business or Public Administration; AND one year municipal planning experience, preferably in Arizona; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of :
City policies and procedures.Federal and state regulations, and City codes and ordinances governing planning and development, including special historic district and building safety regulations.Principles of urban planning, community development, land use, and permitting.Project planning and management principles.Research techniques and resources for regional land use trends and regulations.Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software, including GIS software applications.Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.Customer service methods and techniquesSkill in :
Researching and analyzing the factors and components affecting community planning projects.Interpreting and applying building and safety standards, state and Federal regulations, and City land use and zoning regulations, codes and policies.Presenting and defending planning reports and P&N issues in public meetings.Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects.Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data and information.Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees :
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.12% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.12% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).SHORT TERM DISABILITYThe City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can't work for a short time due to a covered disability.
SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
20 years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.PAID PARENTAL LEAVEThe City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
President's Day (third Monday in February)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day (First Monday in September)
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.TUITION REIMBURSEMENTThe City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.
SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and / or vehicles.By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and / or work experience section of my job application.
What is your highest level of education?
Master's Degree or higherBachelor's DegreeAssociate's DegreeHigh school diploma or GEDNone of the aboveDo you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning Architecture, Engineering, or Business or Public Administration?
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please indicate what type of degree you possess and the field of study. If no degree, please enter "N / A".
Do you have one (1) or more years of municipal planning experience? (Must be verifiable in the work experience section of the application)
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, is your one or more years of municipal planning experience within the state of Arizona?
N / A - Not applicableWhich of the following best describes your municipal planning experience?
5 years4 years3 years2 yearsOne (1) yearSome but less than one (1) yearNo municipal planning experienceA valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired.
Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.Required Question
Salary : $65,274 - $84,856
