Supervisor, Electric Distribution

Summary SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assists developers and the general public to achieve compliance with the City’s planning and zoning policies and procedures; assists in professional planning research and analysis of data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the public in applying planning requirements, zoning regulations, and information to project construction plans
• Assists the public in making applications for zoning changes and variances
• Receives and reviews applications for zoning and variances requests
• Provides information regarding planning elements for subdivisions, conditional use permits, zoning, general plan amendments, variances, historical district designations, and application processes
• Provides customer service to the public by assisting in the application process, responding to inquiries or complaints regarding planning and zoning issues
• Accepts and reviews business and liquor license application packets for completeness
• Completes plan review checks for site plans logged in for review and site inspection
• Completes or participates in special projects for internal and external processes as assigned
• Prepares public presentations for various Boards and Commissions in written, graphic and oral reports
• Processes Historic District Review Commission and Design Review Committee cases
• Resolves routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Of

• Federal, State, and City urban planning and development laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances
• Historical land and property records and data collection research techniques
• Municipal planning, zoning and growth management analysis practices, principles and techniques
• Customer service methods and techniques

Skill In

• Effective oral and written communications
• Analyzing and compiling technical and statistical data or information
• Coordinating and managing assigned special planning projects
• Preparing technical reports and recommendations
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry. Extensive public speaking, occasional standing, bending, stooping and driving are involved. Work is performed in office and public meeting environments. Requires the use of a City vehicle on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field, and one (1) year of current or long range municipal planning experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this work. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: An employee in this class is required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the City limits, and within the United States.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:

• ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.22% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.22% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .19% and the City contributes .19% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.
• LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.
• COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
• GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
• 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
• 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
• 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
• 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
• 20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
• SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
• HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
• SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.

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By marking Yes below, I understand that my answers to all of the supplemental questions below, must be verifiable in the work history section of my job application.

• Yes

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a current driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one year of current or long range municipal planning experience?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in current or long range municipal planning?

• None
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5-6 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience
• Required Question