Planning Manager: Lead Citywide Growth & Projects

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise is seeking an inspiring Planning Manager to lead the Planning Division, guiding a team of Planners and coordinators to advance the City’s development goals. You will oversee planning applications, contribute to the annual budget, and develop policies related to planning, zoning, and the General Plan, while maintaining a solutions-oriented, customer-focused approach.

Standard hours are 8 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or related field.
• Five years of municipal planning and admin experience, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Master’s degree preferred; AICP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer the Planning Division's strategic and daily operations.
• Assist with budgeting and staff/action plans for planning functions.
• Regulate policies on planning, zoning, development, and administration, including updates to General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
• Assist the development community and residents through the planning application process with a solutions-based, customer-oriented approach.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning / related field

Master’s degree preferred

AICP preferred

Job description

The City of Surprise is seeking an inspiring Planning Manager to lead the Planning Division, guiding a team of Planners and coordinators to advance the City’s development goals. You will oversee planning applications, contribute to the annual budget, and develop policies related to planning, zoning, and the General Plan, while maintaining a solutions-oriented, customer-focused approach.

Standard hours are 8 a.m.