Site Review Project Manager I - Development Services

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Department - Development ServicesJob Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5299 - Site Review Project Manager I

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually

Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 08/28/2026.

Pima County Development Services Department seeks a Site Review Project Manager I to support development review activities with a focus on subdivision projects and associated public infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have direct review experience with subdivision plans, including sewer, water, and transportation improvements. This position is responsible for conducting engineering reviews, managing project submittal, coordinating with internal divisions and external agencies, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and policies to support timely and accurate project delivery.

This is an opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to significant infrastructure and land use projects that shape the future of Pima County.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Manages subdivision plats, development concept permits, site construction permits, and other instruments and activities related to private development within the County;
• Reviews projects for statutory and other regulatory requirements as assigned;
• Coordinates and guides internal and external agency approving authorities as to process and regulatory functions associated with private development project approval;
• Solicits, coordinates, evaluates and consolidates review comments from other agencies and approving authorities;
• Serves as ombudsman in matters pertaining to private development project approval across County departments and exterior agencies;
• Develops, implements and administers new strategies to project and program development approval in line with department goals and County Administrator commitments, while managing project risk to the County;
• Implements project and/or program quality control/quality management;
• Participates in code development/update processes and recommends modifications to regulations and standard operating procedures;
• Coordinates development approval with business clients and other County departments;
• Coordinates the integration of business development activities with those of other County departments and divisions;
• May supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and support staff, make recommendations on hiring, termination, and related personnel activities to management and initiates progressive discipline processes as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, project management, construction management, land planning, architecture, engineering or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional experience in development project management or review.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four years with Pima County in a Construction Project Coordinator, Planner I, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and 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 resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience reviewing subdivision plans, including grading, drainage, sewer, water, and transportation improvements.
• Minimum one (1) year experience applying working knowledge of local, state, and federal development codes, standards, and permitting requirements in a development or permitting environment.
• Minimum one (1) year experience coordinating project reviews with multiple internal divisions, external agencies, and utility providers.
• Minimum one (1) year experience performing technical plan reviews, including problem-solving and analytical evaluation, as well as interpreting engineering plans and technical reports.
• Minimum one (1) year experience managing project submittals and providing review comments to applicants and consultants.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: The ability to differentiate between colors. Other physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, reaching; Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate motor vehicle, have depth perception.

Working Conditions: Regular work indoors in an office environment, and occasional off-site work. Other working conditions will be determined by position.