Location: Phoenix, AZ
Urban Planning and Policy Planner II
Salary: $70,886.40 to $121,243.20 annually
Closing: 11:59 PM August 5, 2026
About This Position
The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows, and needs arise. The process is governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances. PDD currently has a Planner II vacancy in the Site Planning section.
Planners IIs are responsible for major planning functions or projects requiring combinations of skill in research, analysis, development, presentation, or interpretation of concepts and data pertaining to planning and implementation of plans. Tasks will be assigned based on the business operations of the division.
A Planner II on the Urban Planning and Policy (UPP) team works to support the creation of long-range policy for strategic areas within Phoenix. UPP Planners IIs work independently in developing and carrying out research, writing reports, and creating presentations. They are also delegated tasks in support of large-scale planning projects, such as coordinating with consultants or outside-department staff, drafting policy, as well as speaking at neighborhood meetings, Village Planning Committees, Planning Commission, and City Council.
Ideal Candidate
- Advanced knowledge of specialized planning concepts such as transit-oriented development (TOD), active transportation, and form-based codes.
- Knowledge of Phoenix's Zoning Ordinance and planning processes.
- Proficient written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to make compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
- Skills in building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience in the field of urban planning.
- Bachelor's degree in city or urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, political science, a related field, or a field related the specialty area.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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- The City job description can be found here.
Preferred Qualifications
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Experience using graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, Affinity Designer and Publisher, or Canva.
- Experience drafting zoning code, ordinance updates, and amendments.
- Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) accreditation.
- Experience in project management.
- Proficiency in Spanish.
How to Apply
For the full job posting and details on how to apply, please go to: https://www.phoenix.gov/