Senior Planner,Lead- Community Development Job Las Cruces area,New Mexico USA,Government

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This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.

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End Date
:
October 8, 2026

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chief Planner Current Planning, the Senior Planner-Lead performs advanced professional and technical land use planning services as provided in state statute and in compliance with Doa Ana Countys ordinances, regulations, policies and work programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assists with the preparation, administration, implementation, updates and amendments to the Doa Ana County Unified Development Code;
Oversees and assists with the preparation of Current Planning Staff reports, presentations and makes recommendations on complex technical issues, development proposals, and policy reports etc.;
Assists with the annual preparation of the Community Development Work Program and makes division budget recommendations;
Collects, compiles, and analyzes complex information and data and prepares reports;
Organizes and facilitates public outreach/participation/education for the various county initiatives;
Develops and reviews short- and long-range work plans, procedures, and schedules for the Current Planning Division;
Assists with general project management, contract administration and the facilitation of the Foreign Trade Zone and Zone Schedule;
Assists with the development and implementation of division work programs;
Develops project work scopes, schedules, and budgets;
Assists and supports Chief Planner by serving as a team leader for the Current Planning Division with oversight of Planners, , Planning Assistant, and/or Codes Officer positions;
Provides day-to-day guidance, leadership, mentoring, motivation, training and development of Current Planning staff;
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential problems and suggestions for resolution;
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions determined by supervisor and Department Director; and
Provides high level of customer service to public and other staff and agencies, in person, over the phone, and via email.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education. Bachelors degree from an accredited university in community or regional planning, public administration, landscape architecture, architecture, or related field required. Masters degree from an accredited university in community or regional planning, public administration, landscape architecture, or related field is desired.

Experience. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of land use, comprehensive, community or regional planning or similar capacity.

Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with county policy

Licenses/Certifications. Have a valid unrestricted drivers license. Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or obtain certification within two (2) years from date of hire.

Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, drivers license record, etc.). Must pass background and maintain a good driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of County land use, zoning and development regulations, planning concepts and principles, principles of land use planning, comprehensive planning principles, practices and techniques, comprehensive plan elements and comprehensive…

Senior Planner, Lead- Community Development