Do you want to contribute to a collaborative department that works with the community to shape our future, from neighborhoods, to employment, to commercial centers, in one of the fastest growing areas in the country? We are seeking an experienced, motivated, highly qualified, and creative professional whose strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public will help advance our department's goals of promoting economic vitality and adaptability in a fast paced and challenging environment.
The Community Development Department is comprised of six divisions: Customer Service One Stop Shop, Planning, Engineering, Building Safety, Aquifer Protection, and Code Compliance. The objective for the Community Development Department's is to guide the development of the County through effective measures of planning, design review, construction plan approval, code compliance, and environmental health to preserve and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Pinal County.
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An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
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Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
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15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
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After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
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After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
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13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
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Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
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Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
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Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
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Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
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Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
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Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
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Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
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Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
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Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
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Dental and Vision Plans
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Comprehensive Wellness Program
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Quarterly Wellness Challenges
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Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
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Vaccination Clinics
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Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
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Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
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Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
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Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
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Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Alternative Work Schedules
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Telehealth
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Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
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Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
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Civil Service Leave
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Van Pool Options
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Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
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Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
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Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
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Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
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JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, manage the human and financial capital and coordinate the work of a Branch or Section(s) within the Development Services Department (DSD). Ensure effective customer and stakeholder engagement to meet County and Department strategic goals and enhance community relations.
This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and ordinances that govern County and PWD operations.
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Knowledge of the principles of design, construction, and management of public works projects and contracts.
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Knowledge of principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, and employee supervision.
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Knowledge of professional techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
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Skill in analyzing DSD issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations for solving problems.
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Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
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Ability to check designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering documents.
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Ability to assess County needs and develop and promote effective solutions.
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Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands and plan and coordinate the work of others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 1O pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, speak, hear, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an environment with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.
This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value
professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,
which may impact your future Pinal County applications.
Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.
However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
Pinal County has the right to revise this description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment