Top 9 City planner Jobs in Phoenix Az

Urban Planning and Policy Planner II - Planning & Development
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $70,886.40 - $121,243.20 a year
- Online Application
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
5d
Transportation Planner, Senior
City of Tempe Arizona —Tempe, AZ
- $82,200 - $121,200 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Civil engineering
- Office
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Recreation Programmer (Special Events)
City of Avondale, AZ —Avondale, AZ
- $24.65 - $36.98 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
Performing Live Program Manager
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $100,551.15 - $137,385.25 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Planner
City of Avondale, AZ —Avondale, AZ
- $83,636.45 - $125,454.67 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Construction site
- Office
- Health insurance
Plan Review Building Code Examiner*Lead- Planning & Development (Underfill Opportunity)
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $35.78 - $55.41 an hour
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Research
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
12d
Inspections General Inspector II - Planning & Development (Underfill)
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $32.46 - $47.95 an hour
- Online Application
- Carpentry
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
13d
Civil Review Civil Engineer II - Planning & Development
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $82,056.00 - $121,243.20 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
12d
Annual Facilities Program Electrical Inspector II (Electrical Inspector II*Ind/PR) - Planning & Development
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $39.45 - $52.87 an hour
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
13d

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Urban Planning and Policy Planner II - Planning & Development

City of Phoenix -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,886.40 - $121,243.20 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Spanish
Basic graphic design principles
Urban Planning
Stakeholder engagement
Report writing
Public policy development
Urban development projects
Urban planning studies (research activities)
Writing skills
Bachelor's degree in urban planning
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Architecture
Mid-level
Graphic design
Transportation planning (urban planning)
Bachelor's degree in architecture
Legal policy drafting
Analysis skills
Driver's License
Canva
Policy & process development
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Zoning regulations
Landscape Architecture
Visual communication design
Bachelor's degree in political science
Research data analysis
Managing projects
2 years

Full Job Description

Job ID

62188

Job Category

Planning, Dev & Inspection

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows, and needs arise. The process is governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances. PDD currently has a Planner II vacancy in the Site Planning section.

Planners IIs are responsible for major planning functions or projects requiring combinations of skill in research, analysis, development, presentation, or interpretation of concepts and data pertaining to planning and implementation of plans. Tasks will be assigned based on the business operations of
the division.

A Planner II on the Urban Planning and Policy (UPP) team works to support the creation of long-range policy for strategic areas within Phoenix. UPP Planners IIs work independently in developing and carrying out research, writing reports, and creating presentations. They are also delegated tasks in support of large-scale planning projects, such as coordinating with consultants or outside-department staff, drafting policy, as well as speaking at neighborhood meetings, Village Planning Committees, Planning Commission, and City Council.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Advanced knowledge of specialized planning concepts such as transit-oriented development (TOD), active transportation, and form-based codes.
Knowledge of Phoenix's Zoning Ordinance and planning processes.
Proficient written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to make compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
Skills in building consensus among diverse stakeholders.

SALARY

Pay Range: $70,886.40 to $121,243.20 annually.

Hiring Range: $70,886.40 to $90,459.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
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.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 063. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,

for more details: Pension Information.
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Employer paid long-term disability.
Free Bus/light rail pass.
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in the field of urban planning.
Bachelor's degree in city or urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, political science, a related field, or a field related the specialty area.
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.
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The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience using graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, Affinity Designer and Publisher, or Canva.
Experience drafting zoning code, ordinance updates, and amendments.
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) accreditation.
Experience in project management.
Proficiency in Spanish.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 5, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Planner II, JC:18220, ID# 62188, 07/22/26, USM, SG, Benefits:007

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