Planner I: Shape Growth & Community Development

City of Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise Community Development Department is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and service-oriented planning professional to join our team as a Planner I!

In this role, you’ll work with city departments, residents, property and business owners, developers, and design professionals to shape development while reviewing and advancing proposals, solving planning challenges, and providing exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or directly related field.
• Minimum of one year of professional urban/land use planning experience.
• Equivalent combination of professional experience; additional education cannot substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, and annexations.
• Review and advance development proposals to ensure they meet City standards.
• Make presentations at community meetings and to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Interpret and communicate City codes and regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning/Architecture/LA or related field

Job description

The City of Surprise Community Development Department is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and service-oriented planning professional to join our team as a Planner I!

In this role, you’ll work with city departments, residents, property and business owners, developers, and design professionals to shape development while reviewing and advancing proposals, solving planning challenges, and providing exceptional customer service.