Planner I #JR100430

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a Planner I to support planning and land use by reviewing development plans, site layouts, and architectural designs for compliance with zoning and design guidelines. You will assist residents, business owners, and developers with planning questions and permits, and manage smaller development cases.

Responsibilities include site inspections, preparing reports, researching planning practices, and collaborating with City departments on current and long-range planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience in land use planning or development of public policy and knowledge of its impact on citizens.
• Working knowledge of planning principles and practices and applicable regulatory practices.
• Excellent communication skills and research methods/techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review development plans, site layouts, and architectural designs to ensure compliance with City standards, zoning regulations, and design guidelines.
• Assist residents, business owners, and developers with planning-related questions and process permits and business licenses.
• Manage smaller development cases and conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans.

Skills

Land use planning

Public policy knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor's Degree in Geography

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration

Tools

GIS knowledge

Job description

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field; and
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

• Minimum of one-year related experience in land use planning, or development of public policy and knowledge of its impact on citizens.
• Requires a working knowledge of planning principles and practices, and applicable regulatory practices.
• Excellent communication skills and research methods/techniques.
• Operating computer equipment and applicable software applications.

Licenses / Certifications / Special Requirements

• Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in a municipal or government setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the fields of Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography or Public Administration.
• Working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems

Tell me more......

The City of Peoria has an excellent opportunity for a Planner I to join our team and contribute to the continued growth and development of our community.

In this role, you will provide planning and land use support by reviewing development plans, site layouts, and architectural designs to ensure compliance with City standards, zoning regulations, and design guidelines. You will assist residents, business owners, and developers with planning-related questions, process permits and business licenses, and manage smaller development cases.

Additional responsibilities include conducting site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, preparing reports, researching planning practices, and collaborating with other City departments on current and long-range planning initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to apply their knowledge and skills while contributing to the thoughtful growth and development of the City of Peoria.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

We are PEORIA!

We are PEORIA!

Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.

• Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick leave
• Personal Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Benefits Presentation 2026
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Major Medical insurance (PDF)
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance Program
  • Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• Employer Provided Short Term Disability
• Employer Provided Vision (PDF)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Care FSA Overview(FSA)
  • Health Care FSA Carryover
  • Dependent Care FSA Overview
• Optional Accident Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Pet Plan (PDF)
• Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
• Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program