New

Planner

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Jun 24, 2025
Posting Date 06/23/25 Application Deadline 06/30/25 Pay Range $62,000 - $98,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Planning and Development About the Position The Planner works directly with current planning and long-range planning projects, which include project management of rezoning cases, special use permits, comprehensive planning cases, variances, administrative applications, and military compatibility permits. Under limited supervision, you will perform work of considerable difficulty in the field of professional, community planning and development. This position will act as a project manager for processing cases, with coordination between County agencies and external agencies on reviews/comments. This position includes research, plan review, conducting analysis, and recommendations in a staff report on project compliance with the comprehensive plan/area plans, zoning district standards, and regulations. The Planner will be responsible for presenting the evaluation and recommendation within the staff report to the Planning & Zoning Commission and/or the Board of Adjustment. This role will also be responsible for conducting specialized studies and projects. This position acts as a liaison with the public and development community on various planning and development applications and complex projects. Incumbents are responsible for assignments requiring technical knowledge, exercise of independent judgment, creative problem solving, and conflict mediation skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical to the job function. About Us Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services, from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of planning-related work experience Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Urban Studies, Architecture, or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience with Air-photo interpretation AICP Certification; GIS software Experience in the delivery of speeches, professional presentations, or training events Master's degree in Planning or a related field Job Contributions Conduct research on land use, zoning, and other planning issues; compile data, and generate a variety of reports Perform technical review of projects, assuring plans are in compliance Act as project manager for development applications, including comprehensive plan amendments, zone changes, plans of development, preliminary and final plats, use permits, variances, and other related applications Participate in the analysis, development, and documentation of project needs and costs Provide technical assistance to the public and applicants related to planning, zoning, and land development issues Coordinate with other departments and jurisdictions concerning land development matters Participate in public and agency meetings with state and regional planning groups to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project design Prepare and deliver planning presentations to neighborhood and community groups Confer with and advise architects, builders, contractors, engineers, and the public regarding County development policies and standards Other job duties as assigned Working Conditions Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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