Zoning Administrator

City of Tucson

12d • $39 - $58

About The Position

The Zoning Administrator at the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) oversees the interpretation and implementation of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Administrative and Technical Standards Manual. Responsibilities include written determinations on substantive code provisions, policy application, zoning certifications, and the interpretation of zoning map boundaries. This position manages the Current Planning Division (CPD), which oversees zoning, engineering, and landscape reviews throughout the development and permitting process. Working in a collaborative environment, the Zoning Administrator applies professional experience, technical expertise, and sound judgment to guide the team and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes. Work is performed under the supervision of the PDSD Deputy Director. This position exercises authority over the Current Planning Division (CPD).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Work Experience: Five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years in land use planning projects.
• At least 2 years in a Supervisory capacity in a related functional area.
• Equivalency of experience in lieu of education will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes community and organizational needs, trends, and opportunities to inform policy, program development, and decision-making.
• Formulates and implements division goals, objectives, and strategic plans that align with departmental and City priorities.
• Manages division resources, programs, and projects to achieve strategic objectives and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develops and administers the division budget, monitors expenditures, and allocates resources efficiently.
• Directs the daily operations of the Current Planning Division through the supervision of section managers and professional staff.
• Ensures timely zoning and engineering reviews and processing of applications including development packages, subdivisions, floodplain permits, zoning variances, zoning modifications and sign reviews.
• Monitors high profile and complex projects to ensure coordination between review groups and with applicants.
• Provides guidance in the interpretation and implementation of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Administrative and Technical Standards Manual.
• Promotes process improvements and customer service excellence in all aspects of development review and permitting.
• Maintains professional expertise and ensures staff development through ongoing training, mentoring, and participation in professional organizations.
• Leads, mentors, and evaluates staff to promote high performance, professional development, and a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Fosters strategic partnerships with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to address development issues and advance City initiatives.
• Supports Board of Adjustment as well as other Board, Commission and Committee reviews of special applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees