Urban Planning Planner — Zoning & Entitlements (Phoenix)

U-Haul; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Amerco Real Estate Company is seeking a full-time Planner to join the land use and zoning team in Midtown Phoenix. The role focuses on land planning, entitlements, and plan preparation for a U.S. and Canada commercial property portfolio, reporting to the Director of Land Use and Zoning and AREC President.

In-office position, 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, no remote work. Responsibilities include zoning analysis, negotiations, and preparing graphics using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field like architecture/engineering (preferred)
• At least 4 years of experience in urban planning or related field

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare analysis of municipal zoning codes
• Negotiate and finalize entitlements from municipalities
• Process applications for rezoning, tentative maps, development agreements, design reviews, general plan amendments, and variances
• Attend and present at virtual hearings, pre-application meetings, etc.
• Develop and manage relationships with municipal staff and officials
• Understand and clearly communicate the needs of different jurisdictions to internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts for services to be performed by outside consultants such as land use attorney, architects, and civil engineers
• Prepare graphics and materials using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field like architecture/engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Amerco Real Estate Company is seeking a full-time Planner to join the land use and zoning team in Midtown Phoenix. The role focuses on land planning, entitlements, and plan preparation for a U.S. and Canada commercial property portfolio, reporting to the Director of Land Use and Zoning and AREC President.

In-office position, 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, no remote work. Responsibilities include zoning analysis, negotiations, and preparing graphics using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.