Associate Planner

City of Scottsdale • Scottsdale, AZ

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Planner performs entry-level professional planning research and graphic support and is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of planning studies that assist in the orderly development of the City as a whole, as well as sub-areas and neighborhoods within Planning & Development. This position is assigned to Current Planning and will work on a variety of development review projects and policy implementation. Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint salary is $82,388.80 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography or closely related design field from an accredited educational institution.
• Six months of planning experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Must reside in the State of Arizona during active employment.
• Background screening including fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and implementation of planning studies that assist in the orderly development of the City as a whole, as well as sub-areas and neighborhoods within Planning & Development.
• Working on a variety of development review projects and policy implementation.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives
• Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level