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 

Range Explanation: 

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. 

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.

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