The Town of Marana is seeking a Planning Manager to work in the Development Services Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on the future of a rapidly growing community.

Salary Range: $90,070 - $135,106

• placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Examples of Duties

• Provides leadership and development to assigned staff; establishes team goals and objectives of the functional area(s); participates in the recruitment process, ensures adequate staffing levels, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance, and provides guidance in employee relations matters.
• Provides oversight and project management for complex planning projects such as property rezoning, specific plans, annexations, subdivision plats, general plan updates, town code amendments and other specialized projects. Provides analysis of land use impacts for a proposed development.
• Participates or leads special projects that require extensive knowledge of planning principles and practices: develops strategies to promote economic and community development; identifies community issues or opportunities; evaluates the adequacy of community facilities.
• Provides customer service regarding a wide variety of development related issues; may include interpretation of codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Performs responsible technical and administrative work requiring independent judgment in the administration and interpretation of the zoning code, zoning processes, and General Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience working in a municipal planning department or in a similar capacity.
• Strong communication skills to all levels of management, boards, committees, and other public bodies.
• Over one year of supervisory experience or must complete the Town of Marana's supervisory academy within one year of hire date.
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification