PLANNER II

Salary : $75,857.60 - $113,796.80 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 25-00242
Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

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 EXPERIENCE
Bachelor'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 in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.

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 to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or directly related field , or higher degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or directly related field
• Associate's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or directly related field
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

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How many years of professional level experience do you possess?

• 6 years or more
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 2 year to less than 4 years
• Less than 2 year
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have working in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering or a directly related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 7 years
• 8 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have working in a municipal government setting?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 7 years
• 8 or more years

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Describe your experience working on site plans, rezoning, landscape plans, and architectural reviews. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Describe in detail your proficiency and years of experience utilizing various computer/office technology and software programs. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Describe your experience working in a fast-paced environment or for a government agency. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Are you AICP certified?

• Yes
• No

Required Question