Planner Technician

Planner Technician Job Details

Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Planner Technician to join our Urban Planning group in our Phoenix office.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in urban planning while working alongside experienced planners and attorneys on a wide variety of development and entitlement projects. The Planner Technician will support planning initiatives through research, data analysis, project coordination, and preparation of planning documents, while collaborating with municipalities, clients, and development professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (in office).

• Perform a variety of professional level work involving the gathering, analysis, and reporting of data for use in current and long-range planning; and to provide information and assistance on planning related matters to the department.
• Responsible for providing planning support by assisting with parts of planning projects.
• Receive and review zoning and variance requests, construction and planning documents, traffic plans, development proposals and applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies.
• Research, analyze and interpret social, environmental, economic, population and land use data and trends; prepare written reports on various planning matters and elements of the general plan.
• Support the Urban Planners in the application process on all planning projects.
• Support business development activities and maintenance of positive client relationships.
• Compile information, make recommendations and prepare planning reports on special studies pertaining to land use, capital projects and community development.
• Research, verify, update and draft ordinances for review; collect, record, and summarize statistical and demographic information.
• Research and prepare reports as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or closely related field or education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• One (1) to three (3) years of professional planning experience, preferably in a professional planning environment.
• Knowledge of the common principles, practices, and methods used in Urban Planning.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials and other development professionals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.