PLANNER II

Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Planner II to join their Community Development Department. This role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders to manage urban planning projects that enhance community development. The ideal candidate will excel in project management, customer service, and effective communication, ensuring high-quality proposals are presented to city officials. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in urban planning and community development, working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of professional experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform land use and urban planning work, including reviewing zoning applications.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to achieve economic development goals.

Skills

Urban Planning

Project Management

Customer Service

Effective Writing

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

The City of Surprise Community Development Department is in search of a self-motivated, collaborative, and experienced Planner to step into the role of Planner II! Planners in this category work collaboratively with other planning professionals, multiple city departments, residents, landowners, business owners, developers, and design professionals to bring forth high-quality development proposals.
A successful candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities, work in a fast-paced team environment, provide excellent customer service, possess effective writing skills, lead teams, and confidently present development proposals to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, then this is the right place for you!

SUMMARY
Incumbents are responsible for performing professional land use and urban planning work including current and long-range planning activities. Such activities include urban design; landscape architecture; parks and open space planning; reviewing zoning and development applications; and coordinating special projects. Other related support activities include research, analysis, report writing, customer service, and making oral presentations to the public, boards and commissions, City Council, and City management. This position works closely with county, state, and federal agencies, community groups, developers, and stakeholders to achieve the City's economic development, land use, transportation, and housing goals. Planner II is distinguished from Planner I by the size, complexity, creative demands, public relations problems, and independence of performance of assigned projects or functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or directly related field and two years professional level experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
  
  

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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.