Job Summary

a) Salaried, exempt, full-time regular, non-supervisory position.

b) The Planner is responsible for assisting the Planning Department in managing, administering, and carrying out complex current and advanced District projects and programs in coordination with the Community, District Administration, committees, organizations, departments, and other jurisdictions.

c) Supervised by the Principal Planner.

Responsibilities

a) Essential Duties

i) Acknowledges and greets all visitors and District employees politely and professionally.

ii) Oversees current and future Home-site applications for the Planning Department.

iii) Assists the Housing and other Departments with requests from SX Community Members or Allottees by –

• coordinating with the GIS Analyst in locating and showing home-sites to applicants.
• maintaining records and database(s) on all Home-site applications.
• appraising Planning staff on the progress of Home-site applications, steps, tasks, and status.

iv) Coordinates with the intake, tracking, and review of applications for development on tribal and allotted lands.

v) Assists in/with –

• identifying or locating allotments for development.
• carrying out the development review process by setting up meetings to review developments and projects, including meetings with Allottees on developments affecting their lands.
• developing and periodically updating District planning documents and related documents.
• the planning and development of land use(s).
• coordinating planning objectives with local and tribal planning agencies and committees.
• meeting coordination with District committees such as Planning and Housing and other committees.
• compiling, analyzing, and reporting data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting the Community and resources of the San Xavier District.
• developing and maintaining good working relationships with entities and other departments coordinating with the Planning Department regarding internship programs.

vi) Manages and coordinates planning projects and programs in a team-oriented capacity.

vii) Recommends land and physical facilities arrangements for residential, commercial, industrial, and Community uses.

viii)Performs the duties necessary to enforce applicable planning policies and codes.

ix) Coordinates with the Tohono O’odham Nation Planning Department and other departments in grant development and submittal.

x) May assist in preparing grant applications and progress reports.

xi) Works directly with interns and participants.

xii) Attends decision–maker, committee, staff, and other meetings; on evenings and weekends when deemed necessary.

xiii)Attends and participates in departmental, All-Staff, and other job-related meetings and trainings.

xiv) Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive information.

xv) Performs other duties as assigned and executes other responsibilities and projects as necessary.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

a) Knowledge of –

• San Xavier District governmental system and community organization.
• proposal writing, administration, and grant reporting.
• iii) planning principles, including understanding community social, economic, and physical development.

b) Ability to –

• effectively perform multiple complex projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities— working independently.
• get along with diverse personalities.
• be decisive, recognize and support the District’s preferences and priorities.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with local officials, department/program supervisors, employees, Council, committees, and the community.

c) Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment; good communication skills.

d) Resourceful and well organized.

e) Skilled in word processing, creating and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and some graphic programs. An understanding of GIS is preferred.

Qualifications:

a) Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, or related field.

b) Two (2) years of work experience in planning or a closely related position, or any combination of training, education, and work experience demonstrating the ability to perform this positon’s duties.

• Experience with a tribal department or organization preferred.

c) Valid Arizona Driver’s License with no DUIs or major traffic offenses within the past three (3) years.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.60 - $26.35 per hour