Transit Planner Principal

IntroductionThe Principal Transit Planner leads the City's transit program, including coordinating Scottsdale's participation in Valley Metro and Phoenix regional transit programs; administration of the City's own trolley program; and planning for future transit needs. The position performs work of an administrative and technical nature in the Transportation & Infrastructure Department. Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $57.97/hour or $120,536.00/annually.

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Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Municipal Planning, Business or Public Administration from an accredited educational institution, or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Seven years of professional level experience in Transit, Transportation or Urban Planning, or closely related field.

Must have at least three years of Supervisory experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and/orjob-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other RequirementsMust possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.

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Graduated Driver's Licenses are considered restricted. Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to do remote work. Other pertinent licens es and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment. Essential Functions Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions. Work Environment/Physical Demands Click here to view the job description and full list of Work Environment/Physical Demands.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating HolidayVacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/monthSick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/monthMedical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision BenefitsCity Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement; $2,500/yearParticipation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefitSupplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet InsuranceBilingual pay compensationEmployer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the 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 that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

Fingerprinting search of the national FBI DatabaseCriminal Background screeningDrug Screen 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records CheckThe City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE

Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change

Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff. Commute Solutions Program City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time:

4/27/2026 11:59 PM Arizona