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PLANNER II

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City of Surprise

Surprise, AZ (In Person)

$98,145 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

PLANNER II
City of Surprise - 4.2 Surprise, AZ Job Details Full-time $78,520.00 - $117,769.60 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Team leadership Urban planning studies (research activities) Handling customer inquiries Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Architecture Urban planning Mid-level Technical report writing Bachelor's degree in architecture Research report preparation Bachelor's degree Zoning permitting Zoning regulations Landscape Architecture Collaboration with community partners Community planning Leading team collaboration initiatives Land-use planning projects Landscape design 2 years Urban design Full Job Description JOB 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 EXPERIENCEBachelor'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 above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience
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PROCESSApplicants 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 may include: Criminal Background ScreeningEducation & Experience VerificationFingerprintingE-VerifyTo view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HEREThe City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.