Planner presso Town of Marana, AZ

About the Department

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix.  The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
  
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together.  Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Duties

The Town of Marana is seeking a Planner to work in the Development Services Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in utilizing their education in urban planning and their expertise in GIS in having a direct impact on the future of a rapidly growing community.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page. 

Alternative work schedules may be available.

 

Expected Hiring Range: $51,581 - $64,477 Annually

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $51,581 - $77,372 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Reviews, researches and evaluates planning and development projects such as subdivision plats, development plans, building permits, landscape plans, conditional use permits, variances, design review.
• Oversees the planning process: Coordinates with other departments and outside agencies; conducts meetings; prepares public notifications; provides project information to the general public; assists applicants through process; prepares and presents staff report to Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Town Council.
• Provides customer service regarding a wide variety of development related issues through front-counter, phone and on-site assistance; including interpretation of codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Works with and manages GIS data and creates land use maps. Creates and maintains GIS database and layers in cooperation with Technical Services staff. 
• Creates visual exhibits to aid in greater understanding of project location and outcomes; other mapping projects as needed.
• Collects statistical data and prepare reports, maps, site plans and graphic illustrations on development projects, and land use.
• Performs addressing duties including the review of projects for compliance, assigning new addresses, and coordinating with the County to keep regional resources up-to-date.
• Assists with Department plans and policy updates.

Other Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in planning, urban planning, or closely related field 
• Over six (6) months experience in planning, geography, community development, public administration, or closely related field

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Master’s Degree in planning or a directly related field
• Experience in performing work with graphic illustration
• Project experience with ESRI's ArcMap/ArcPro GIS software

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements.  A first review date of applications will be conducted on 12/09/2025. 

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 12/08/2025.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900  /  fx (520) 382-3500
  
QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact

Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / [email protected]

For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

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