Senior Planner, Henderson, Nevada

THE CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADA is welcoming applications for:
SENIOR PLANNER (GRANT FUNDED UNTIL 2/1/2015)

SALARY: $70,084.05 - $110,399.56 Annually

OPENING DATE: 03/28/12

CLOSING DATE: 04/19/12 12:00 PM

THE JOB:
NOTE: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved through 2/1/2015 and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding. Upon the expiration of grant funds, employees taking this position will have rights as outlined in the “reduction in force” language in the applicable contract or civil service rules.

This position will be assigned to work on the Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Sustainable Communities grant project. For additional information click on the following link:
http://www.cityofhenderson.com/community_development/hud_sustainable_grant.php

Under general supervision; performs and acts as lead worker for complex design and planning activities in the Long-Range Planning Division of the Community Development Department; and performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Training, and Work Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in planning, land planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or closely-related field and four years professional level planning experience, one year of which was at a lead or supervisory level OR an equivalent combination of closely-related training and experience.

Desirable Qualifications
 Master’s Degree in a closely-related field;
 Certification as a Professional Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP);
 Experience in development of a regional, sustainability, or comprehensive plan;
 Experience in the coordination of multiple agencies and stakeholders;
 Experience in public outreach; and
 Experience in research and analysis for best practices related to sustainability, social equity, housing, economic development and healthy communities.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certificates
Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License at time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
ORAL REVIEW BOARD (Weighted 100%): Monday, May 7, 2012
SELECTION INTERVIEW: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - TOP SCORING CANDIDATES ONLY
***Candidates who are invited to the Oral Board, must plan on being in Henderson,
Nevada on May 7 and May 8, 2012, to move forward in the assessment process. ***

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online system. Please check your e-mail on a regular basis after the closing date of this announcement for complete instructions, which will include where and when to report.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job related education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this
recruitment. Appointment may be subject to successful completion of a background
investigation. As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified. Appointment may also be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer, preemployment physical examination. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

NOTE: E-mail communications will be sent from senders with the extension: @cityofhenderson.com. You may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure that you receive e-mail notifications from the City of Henderson.

WHERE TO APPLY:
The Human Resources Department must receive the completed City employment application and all required documentation by the closing date and time listed on this announcement. The employment application must be accessed through our website,
www.cityofhenderson.com/human_resources and submitted electronically following the
on-line links. When applying online, applicants must complete the employment
application in its entirety to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes WILL NOT be
accepted in lieu of the completed employment application. Decisions on an applicant’s qualifications for the above position will be made solely on the materials submitted at the time of application.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/human_resources

HUMAN RESOURCES IS LOCATED AT: City Hall, 2nd Floor, 240 Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015

MAILING ADDRESS: City of Henderson, Human Resources, 240 Water Street P.O. Box 95050, Henderson, NV 89009-5050

PHONE: 702.267.1940 TDD SERVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: (702) 267-1425 FAX: 702.267.1901

24-HOUR JOB LINE: 1-877-CITY JOB (248-9562)

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