Planning Manager

Behind every thriving community is a vision for the future and a team dedicated to bringing it to life. The City of Show Low is looking for a Planning Manager who is ready to help lead that effort. From guiding development and shaping land use policies to collaborating with community leaders and residents, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how our community grows, evolves, and thrives.

Reports to and works together with the Community Development Director in the development of short- and long-range plans, ordinance amendments and developments service plan review and project implementation capacities. Assists the Community Development Director in organizing department workloads and evaluating department staff.

Provides professional assistance to the Community Development Director in the evaluation of zoning and land use development proposals, subdivision plats and annexations to ensure compliance with all local and applicable state and federal laws and evaluate the projects’ compatibility with the City’s General Plan and neighboring properties.

Assists in making presentations to staff, City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, civic groups and the general public.

Exercises considerable initiative and judgement in the completion of assignments including preparation of staff reports, interaction with community interest groups, coordinating inter-departmental projects/activities and preparation of special projects/reports.

Provides professional planning and development advice to representatives of the development community. 

Monitors inter-governmental decisions and legislation affecting department operations and takes appropriate action.

May assist in state and federal grant programs as assigned by the Community Development Director.

Oversees the formulation of technical research studies and assists in revising local legislation and plans, monitors, and collects local and regional socio-economic data.

Communicates official plans, programs, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.

Resolves complex and sensitive customer service issues either personally, by telephone or in writing.

Oversee the operations, agendas, and correspondence of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Oversees zoning code and property maintenance code and enforcement activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred in Urban and Regional Planning
2. Minimum 4 years’ experience in Planning or closely related field.
3. AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification or the ability to obtain.