Hybrid Planner II & Planner Senior bei Town of Gilbert, AZ
Town of Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Planner II or Planner Senior. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
Both the Planner II and Planner Sr. positions report to the Principal Planner.
The primary job duties of Planner II include:
- Function as the case planner/project manager to facilitate and coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain standards prior to official review hearings.
- Evaluate land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats.
- Review and maintain data and records in the management system.
- Research and analyze land development code (LDC) provisions, prepare staff recommendations, and draft ordinances.
- Write staff reports including analysis, recommendations, conditions of approvals, ordinances, and resolutions.
- Present planning projects to various boards, commissions, leadership, and the Town Council.
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The primary job duties of a Planner Senior include:
- Assists the Planning Manager in developing short- and long-term department and Town goals.
- Evaluate complex land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats.
- Review and maintain data and records in information management systems.
- Act as a project manager to coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain development standards prior to official review hearings.
- Research and analyze Land Development Code (LDC) provisions and municipal code regulations, and prepare staff recommendations, draft ordinances, and resolutions as applicable.
- Prepare public hearing notices.
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The salary shown in the posting is the minimum for Planner II and the maximum for Planner Sr.
The Planner II and Planner Sr. are At-Will positions and FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.
Position Duties
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
Planner II Candidates must possess the following requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Land Use Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a closely related field.
- 2 years or more of Municipal Planning experience in the Public or Private Sector.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License.
Planner Senior Candidates must possess the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, urban design, land use planning, geography, public administration, architecture, environmental design, or related field.
- Master's Degree in the same preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal planning, public or private sector.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.
These positions currently work a hybrid remote work schedule consisting of 4/10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. The department's needs determine which days are in-office and which days are remote. Remote work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue remote work arrangements at any point.
The first review of applications will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, followed by a second review on Thursday, September 4, 2025, and a final review on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work, and play.
Other Qualifications
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
