MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in city or urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, political science, or a related field.
• One year of planning experience.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,
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• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with City of Phoenix and Historic Preservation practices and procedures.
• Experience evaluating properties for listing on a historic register.
• Experience creating maps and managing data using ArcGIS software.
• Experience performing historic property research.
• Graduate degree in historic preservation planning or a related field.
• Spanish speaking is desired but not required.

• Interpretation and application of Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the City’s general design guidelines.
• Entering data into the permitting system.
• Processing design review applications to include completing administrative staff approvals.
• Consulting with customers.
• Researching historic properties and making recommendations of eligibility for historic designation.
• Presenting at public meetings.
• Participating in public outreach events