Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

10/14/26

10/21/26

$66,000 - $107,500 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.

Unclassified

Planning and Development

The Planner works directly on current and long-range planning projects, including project management of rezoning cases, special use permits, comprehensive planning cases, variances, administrative applications, and military compatibility permits. Under limited supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in the field of professional, community planning and development. This position will act as a project manager for processing cases, coordinating 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 to the public and development community for 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 written and verbal communication skills are critical to the job function.

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.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option
• 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 the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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• Two years of planning-related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Urban Studies, Architecture, or a related field
• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis

• 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
• Knowledge of planning theory, principles, and practices of community long-range and current planning, environmental issues, construction methods, economics, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations
• Must possess strong organizational and time…