Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

Position: Planner I
Location: Northern

## Planner IApply:
Public Works Building:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR-1003535## Posting Close Date Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-01-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST## Application and Special Instructions As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume and cover letter at the time of application.
The cover letter, not to exceed two pages, should clearly demonstrate how your education, professional experience, skills, and accomplishments align with the responsibilities of the Planner position.
Please address the preferred qualifications where applicable and focus on the value and results you would bring to the position.
Applications that do not include both documents by the closing date of the recruitment will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration for this recruitment.
INTERVIEW INFORMATION:
The highest scoring applicants will be invited to participate in interviews on November 16 & 17, 2026. Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
In-person hiring interviews may be conducted on TBD    The City of Tucson does not provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position. Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area, if applicable.
Recruiter contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Dmitriy.

Adamia
** Position Specific Summary
** The Planner I position at the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department assists with a variety of land use planning or historic preservation projects. This position reviews proposed development projects for compliance with local codes and standards, area plans, and policies.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning Supervisor or Historic Preservation Officer. This position does not supervise.

** Duties and Responsibilities*
* * Reviews development projects proposed on private property or public lands daily for conformance with zoning codes or other applicable regulations. Analyzes applications, plans and proposals; communicates corrections, comments, and recommendations to applicants via electronic permitting software and processes zoning modifications requests.
* Provides zoning, land use, permitting, historic preservation, and cultural resources information to the public, contractors, applicants, and other customers. Responds to inquiries and provides assistance at the public counter and through other communication channels.
* Coordinates and collaborates with City staff and other stakeholders on development proposals and conceptual designs.
* Coordinates applications requiring review by Boards, Committees and Commissions (BCCs). Prepares public notifications, staff reports, and meeting materials, compiles public comments and presents cases during public meetings. Monitors case progress in the online system and completes case closure, filing, and records management activities.
* Supports special projects or planning initiatives, including complex development projects, zoning code updates, planning initiatives, rezoning cases, Historic Landmark designations, historic preservation projects, historic context and survey development, and grant applications. Prepares electronic documents, reports, presentations and other materials to communicate complex information.
* Assists with regulatory review and documentation related to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the State Historic Preservation Act.
* Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.##
** Working Conditions
** Work is primarily…