JOB POSTING

Client Information
Client Name: / City of Mesa
Job Title: / Planning Assistant
Credit Card Name: / Shelly Anderson
Card #: / 3715 380730 14011
Expiration Date: / 10-19
Code: / 6860
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IO # / Media Info: / Cost:
508-93759 / AZPlanning.org / Run Date: 1-19 / $50 for 30 days
Additional Recommendations:
The City of Mesa is a great place to work! In addition to competitive salaries, the City also has a generous amount of other benefits available. For more information, please see our website: http://mesaaz.gov/benefits/
Planning Assistant
($42,411 - $57,075 annually)
This position requires a person who has a consistent high energy, a high level of organizational skills, detail oriented, a perennial “can-do” attitude and must display professionalism at all times. Important to this role is to project a commitment to excellence in every function and responsibility. You will perform paraprofessional planning work involving the research, organization and graphic presentation of zoning and planning data. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
·  Assist professional planners in compiling data, assembling and distributing packets for board meetings, setting-up meeting rooms, taking minutes, creating agendas, preparing ArcView maps for ordinances and vicinity locations, updating databases and processing applications.
·  A significant element of the work involves preparing/coordinating packets, mapping graphics, exhibits and minutes for public hearings.
·  Some fieldwork to gather data, photograph sites and ensure public hearing signs are posted.
·  Customer service work involves: answering general questions regarding planning information, zoning ordinance requirements, design review, land development regulations, rezoning and variance requests and the public/civil hearing processes.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications Required:
·  Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School or GED.
·  Good (1-3 years) experience in a paraprofessional or administrative support capacity for planning, drafting or civil engineering technician work.
·  Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license by hire date.
·  Supplemental coursework in Drafting, Arc GIS, AutoCad, Microsoft Access and Urban Planning highly desirable.
·  Knowledge and/or use of computer aided mapping software desired.
·  Ability to become a notary public highly desirable (by assignment).
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 01/16/15. Apply by 01/19/15. For complete job description, requirements and online application form, please visit our web site at: www.mesaaz.gov/jobs.
The City of Mesa respects, values and welcomes diversity in our workforce. To this end, we encourage all interested people to apply. EOE/AAE