Planner, Government, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

The Role

The Development Services Planner performs professional planning work related to community planning and development on a variety of projects for the Planning Department.

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, and two years experience in planning, project review or a related community development activity. A Master's Degree in Urban Planning or a related field is preferred.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

• Creates plans, policies, and ordinances.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on General Plan amendments; provides stipulations for development proposals to ensure compliance with the General Plan, Zoning and other related ordinances.
• Provides factual and accurate information to the public regarding planning activity.
• Reviews site plans and construction plans for conformance with applicable City regulations and requirements.
• Meets with property owners, attorneys, developers and other design professionals to discuss and resolve planning and development issues and exercises discretion in problem solving and negotiating agreements.
• Conducts research and analysis, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues and develops staff recommendations on routine complex projects.
• Makes presentations of completed reports to the various Boards, Commissions and citizen groups; periodically participates in Planning Commission, City Council, Board of Adjustment, and Development Review Board meetings.
• Represents the City at meetings with outside organizations and citizen groups.
• Creates and analyzes planning and demographic data in graphic formats utilizing technical tools.
• Seeks out the assistance of other staff members on complicated issues to ensure that all angles have been explored that lead to a sound and defensible position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position is a grade 408, and is FLSA Exempt
• The salary for this role is $69,576 – $104,364 annually.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can view the 2025 – 2026 Benefits Guide and visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).
• Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day. Retirement:
  This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.00%.

• The principles, practices, and methods used in urban planning and available implementation techniques
• Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting and presentation
• Development issues and concerns, neighborhoods, public participation techniques, and the development process
• Land use law, zoning and subdivision regulations
• Urban design and site design principles, and the related fields of Civil, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• City policies and procedures related to land use and development
• Project management and organization principles

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Apply planning principles to work assignments, implement City ordinances and policies.
• Review site plans and architectural elevations, and analyze the potential impact of development proposals
• Plan and organize multiple projects to completion
• Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues, and prepare professional recommendations
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, business owners, City officials, upper management, Attorney's, other design professionals, and developers
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment

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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.

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