Job Description Summary

Department - Development Services

Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5195 - Site Review Project Manager II

Salary Grade: 17

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $83,408 - $100,089 Annually 

Pay Range: $83,408 - $116,771 Annually 

The Pima County Development Services Department is seeking a highly motivated professional with experience in development plans and subdivision plats to join our dedicated team as a Site Review Project Manager II. 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. 

The Site Review Project Manager II leads and manages the review of land development applications for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. This position organizes, supervises, and participates in the work of staff within the Site Review Division. Key responsibilities include reviewing and processing a variety of development applications such as minor land divisions, subdivision plats, site development plans, traffic impact studies, utility construction plans, right-of-way permits, legal documents, and zoning compliance requests. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service by assisting applicants and stakeholders through in-person meetings, phone, email, and the county’s online permitting portal. This position also serves as a liaison between applicants and County departments to ensure timely and coordinated project approvals.

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.

• Plans, organizes, and supervises staff in the Plans Examining or Site Division, establishing workload priorities and ensuring efficient operations;

• Reviews complex project plans for compliance with County building, zoning, and site engineering codes, laws, and standards;

• Provides technical guidance to staff, engineers, architects, contractors, and permit-holders on code interpretation and application;

• Oversees investigations of code violation complaints, resolving issues or referring them to appropriate authorities;

• Evaluates new construction products, systems, and methods, recommending updates or modifications to County codes and standards;

• Develops and implements new or revised policies and processes to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations;

• Assigns, trains, and evaluates staff performance, making recommendations on personnel actions;

• Identifies and recommends changes to codes, ordinances, and technical standards for management consideration;

• Assists the Chief Building Official with research, appeals, and technical recommendations;

• Represents the County on code review committees, at professional meetings, and in public or educational presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, architecture, engineering, land planning, business administration, project management, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, construction plan reviewer, construction project manager, superintendent, foreman, or a mechanic in charge of construction INCLUDING two years in a lead or supervisory role.

(Current Arizona or reciprocal state registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer may substitute for the education requirement.)

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

OR:

Four years with Pima County in a Plans Examiner, Site Review Project Manager I, or a closely related classification as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

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.):

• Experience serving as a project manager and coordinating with a variety of stakeholders, including private developers and internal County departments.

• Experience working on infrastructure projects involving utilities (e.g., water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, dry utilities) and/or roadway improvements.

• Experience with/knowledge of land development plans, site plans, or subdivision platting.

• Experience interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and development codes to ensure project compliance.

• Experience providing customer service to applicants, stakeholders, and the public.

• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Senior Plans Examiner or Site Review Project Manager I with Pima County.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates:  Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.