Zoning Administrator

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Zoning Administrator

Location:

Mesa, AZ

Salary:

$72,640.43 - $102,523.20 Annually

Overview:

The Zoning Administrator performs administrative and advanced professional planning work in overseeing the operation of the Zoning Administration Section of the Planning Division. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Develops and implements policies and procedures relevant to the administration of the City's zoning administration program
  • Reviews and revises applicable codes, policies, and ordinances for implementation of plan goals, objectives and policies as needed or as directed by the City Manager's Office or the City Council
  • Participates in the management of the Planning division as it relates to the land development process within the City and with various stakeholder groups
  • Oversees all activities relating to the Board of Adjustment and providing staff and citizens with documented interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance
  • Serves as a hearing officer in conducting public hearings and deciding cases involving requests for zoning variances, special use permits, and interpretations of the Mesa City Code, and other matters as designated by the City Manager or City Council
  • Exercise initiative and considerable professional judgment, discretion, and independence of actions in accomplishing assigned tasks 
  • Possesses a high degree of written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with City staff, citizen boards, and the public
  • Supervises one or more professional and support staff members within the adopted organizational structure 
  • Performs related duties as required

By code, the Zoning Administrator is designated by the Department Director and serves under the general direction of the Planning Director, who reviews work through meetings, conferences, and results achieved. 

This class is FLSA exempt-administrative. 

Employee Values:

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, or closely related field 
  • 5+ years of professional planning experience  
  • 1 - 3 years of supervisory experience

Special Requirement:

  • Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by hire date

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience including working with processes associated with publishing and posting legal notices, interpretations of zoning codes, maps, drafting and applying the Zoning Code requirements as they relate to the overall land and infrastructure development standards
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field
  • Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable

City of Mesa offers a competitive benefits package. A CITY OF MESA ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.  Applications will be available as of the opening date of 4/14/17. First review of applications will be on 4/24/17. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we will review applications as they are received. For complete job description, requirements and online application form, please visit our web site at: www.mesaaz.gov/jobs  

City of Mesa is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.