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Clark County

ASSISTANT PLANNING MANAGER

Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Salary:

$41.31 - $61.02 Hourly Location :

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV Job Type:

PERMANENT Job Number:

29501A Department:

Comprehensive Planning Division:

Current Plng Opening Date:

08/26/2025 Closing Date:

9/9/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant Planning Manager position. This position performs professional-level work on detailed, complex, and/or sensitive current planning division projects. This role is responsible for planning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of professional planning and technical support staff either directly or through subordinate leads. The Assistant Planning Manager assists the Planning Manager of the assigned division with the day-to-day operations as well as the long-term goals and objectives of the division. The ideal candidate will monitor changes in zoning code, ordinances, and regulations to determine their effect upon division activities and prepares and implements policy and procedural changes as required.

Current Planning Division:

The Assistant Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing; zoning counter operations, the land use application processing team, and the business license reviews. Some key duties include assisting the public with the land use application process, and helping resolve complex or challenging situations. Ensures that all applications and plans comply with relevant codes and regulatory requirements, and offers guidance and alternatives when needed.

This role also involves working with stakeholder groups to review and recommend changes to planning regulations and procedures. Will coordinate with other departments and outside agencies to ensure consistency and collaboration across processes.

Additionally, the position reviews land use applications presented to the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission. Attendance at Planning Commission meetings is required to present staff reports and provide support as needed.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application.

Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume are incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes may be submitted in the following ways: Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to Master's Degree in city, regional, transportation or urban planning or related field AND three (3) years of full-time professional planning experience, including two (2) years of lead or management experience in the planning field. A Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field and two (2) additional years of directly related experience in an area of planning that has provided the knowledge and skills required at this level may be substituted for the Master's Degree.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.

Do not

substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written

in your own words

and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions:

Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Travel to meetings outside of the local area.

Licensing and Certification:

Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. AICP certification preferred.

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please note,

Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists the division manager with long- and short-term planning and the day-to-day management for the division to which assigned. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional planning and technical support staff, often through a subordinate lead level. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Provides input to the unit's budget; assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for the unit. Contributes to the overall quality of the unit's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures. Coordinates and performs research, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve planning project objectives. Interprets codes, regulations and policies related to current and long-term planning; assists contractors, developers and others in the interpretation of zoning and related codes; provides technical code and state and federal law interpretation assistance to staff. Coordinates and assists in the processing of applications submitted for subdivisions, requests for use and variance permits and other development permits or approvals; reviews plans and other information submitted. Collects and evaluates information related to the application process and recommends approval, disapproval, or alternative approaches; makes site inspections prior to the issuance of building permits. Prepares, coordinates and performs evaluations and analyses pertaining to the elements of the General Plan, area plans, environmental assessment reports, implementation, redevelopment, and capital improvement plans, programs, and related municipal ordinances and policies. Coordinates and oversees the specialized area of nuclear waste planning; administers and oversees this function and ensures liaison with other local, state and federal governmental agencies. Prepares reports and recommendations and state and federal applications and documents; confers with personnel from other departments and agencies in coordinating assigned work; meets with representatives of community organizations and other groups to encourage cooperative action or to resolve problems. Makes oral presentations before the planning commission, committees, community groups and boards of other governmental agencies; assists in compiling agenda items for meetings and follows-up as required after action is taken. Directs the preparation of maps, charts, models, sketches and other graphic presentations; prepares reports, presentations, correspondence and other written materials. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect property sites. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and inspect development sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket

100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes

Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

- Employer pays 90% of premium

Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include:

13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave

Other leave options

Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave - Up to 90 days

Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month *Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. 01

In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete. Resumes may be attached to the online application or emailed to graciela.mora@clarkcountynv.gov. All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.

I understand I must include a resume in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.

02

The following questions 2 - 7 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which best describes your level of education?

Some High School High School Diploma or GED Trade School or Technical Degree Some College (1-29 semester credits) Some College (30-59 semester credits) Some College (60-89 semester credits) Some College (90-120+ semester credits) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above

03

List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below). College/University: Did you graduate: College Major/Minor: Semester Credits Completed: Degree Received: 04

Indicate your full-time professional experience planning experience.

No Experience 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years 5 to 6 years More than 6 years

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

06

Indicate your full-time professional experience with leading or managing in the planning field.

No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years More than 5 years

07

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

08

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license. Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state. No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

09

List all current and professional certifications relevant to this position. (see template below).

Certification: Name of agency or institution administering the certification:

10

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience. I understand that: A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area) B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application; C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer; D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points; E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process; F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience coordinating major/large scale projects or program activities with co-workers, other departments, and external entities and stakeholders.

No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years More than 5 years

12

Indicate the largest number of employees you have lead, supervised, or managed at any one time.

None Less than 5 employees 6 to 19 employees 20 to 39 employees More than 40 employees

13

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 11-12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience assisting elected and appointed officials to make decisions on land use applications.

No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years More than 5 years

15

Indicate your full-time professional experience making oral presentations before community groups, board of governmental agencies, and/or the Planning Commission.

No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years More than 5 years

16

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 14-15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience administering and interpreting zoning codes and ordinances.

No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years More than 5 years

18

Indicate your full-time professional experience working on current planning projects.

No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years More than 5 years

19

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 17-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

Required Question