Job Description Summary

Department - Development Services

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5299 - Site Review Project Manager I

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually 

Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually 

Pima County Development Services Department seeks a Site Review Project Manager I to support development review activities with a focus on subdivision projects and associated public infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have direct review experience with subdivision plans, including sewer, water, and transportation improvements. This position is responsible for conducting engineering reviews, managing project submittal, coordinating with internal divisions and external agencies, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and policies to support timely and accurate project delivery. 

This is an opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to significant infrastructure and land use projects that shape the future of Pima County. 

If you're seeking to expand your professional skills and work alongside a team of dedicated professionals, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of 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. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Manages subdivision plats, development concept permits, site construction permits, and other instruments and activities related to private development within the County;

• Reviews projects for statutory and other regulatory requirements as assigned;

• Coordinates and guides internal and external agency approving authorities as to process and regulatory functions associated with private development project approval;

• Solicits, coordinates, evaluates and consolidates review comments from other agencies and approving authorities;

• Serves as ombudsman in matters pertaining to private development project approval across County departments and exterior agencies;

• Develops, implements and administers new strategies to project and program development approval in line with department goals and County Administrator commitments, while managing project risk to the County;

• Implements project and/or program quality control/quality management;

• Participates in code development/update processes and recommends modifications to regulations and standard operating procedures;

• Coordinates development approval with business clients and other County departments;

• Coordinates the integration of business development activities with those of other County departments and divisions;

• May supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and support staff, make recommendations on hiring, termination, and related personnel activities to management and initiates progressive discipline processes as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, project management, construction management, land planning, architecture, engineering or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional experience in development project management or review.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four years with Pima County in a Construction Project Coordinator, Planner I, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Minimum one (1) year experience reviewing subdivision plans, including grading, drainage, sewer, water, and transportation improvements.

• Minimum one (1) year experience applying working knowledge of local, state, and federal development codes, standards, and permitting requirements in a development or permitting environment.

• Minimum one (1) year experience coordinating project reviews with multiple internal divisions, external agencies, and utility providers.

• Minimum one (1) year experience performing technical plan reviews, including problem-solving and analytical evaluation, as well as interpreting engineering plans and technical reports.

• Minimum one (1) year experience managing project submittals and providing review comments to applicants and consultants.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.  

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.