Planner I or Planner II - Development Services (Cottonwood)

Yavapai County; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County Development Services is seeking a Planner I or II to support responsible land use and community growth through review and analysis of development proposals, zoning, and subdivision applications. The role emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills and public service.

Planner I requires a bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning (or related field); no experience is required, with an Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Planner I requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field; no experience required.
• Planner II requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, or closely related field; minimum three (3) years of professional planning experience.
• Equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the public, explaining rules, regulations, and reviews development proposals.
• Reviews and processes applications for use permits, re-zonings, sketch plans, subdivision plats, and building permits.
• Analyzes and summarizes information for project planning and public inquiries.
• Conducts special studies including research and impact assessment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning

Bachelor’s Degree in Geography

Job description

Join Our Team as a Planner I or II with Yavapai County Development Services!

Yavapai County is seeking a motivated and detail-orientated planning professional to join our Development Services team. This position plays a key role is supporting responsible land use and community growth through the review and analysis of development proposals, zoning, and subdivision applications. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a commitment to public service, and an interest in helping shape the future of Yavapai County. This position may be filled at the Planner I or II level depending on candidate’s background, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Range for Planner I: $27.91 to $43.27 hourly

Salary Range for Planner II: $30.77 to $47.70 hourly

Review complete class specification for Planner I here.

Review complete class specification for Planner II here.

Planner I:

• Interacts with the public, explaining rules, regulations, and reviews development proposals, etc.
• Reviews and processes applications for use permits, re-zonings, sketch plans, subdivision plats, and building permits.
• Analyzes and summarizes information as needed in project planning and responding to public issues.
• Conducts special studies including research and identifies and assesses the impact of the solution.
• Answers general and complex questions both telephonically and in-person.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Planner II:

• Processes zoning map changes, use permits, use permit amendments, preliminary plats, final plats, variances, and major pad amendments.
• Assists permit applicants with various permit applications.
• Interacts with the public, explaining rules, regulations, and reviews development proposals, etc.
• Reviews and processes applications for use permits, re-zonings, sketch plans, subdivision plats, and building permits.
• Analyzes and summarizes information as needed in project planning and responding to public issues.
• Conducts special studies including research and identifies and assesses the impact of the solution.
• Answers general and complex questions both telephonically and in-person.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Planner I:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field.

Experience: No experience required.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education on a year-per-year basis, or four (4) years directly related work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Planner II:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, or closely related field.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of professional planning experience.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.