Planner I
About The Position
The City of Peoria is hiring a Planner I in its Planning and Community Development Department to support planning and land use activities and contribute to the community’s growth and development. The role reviews development plans, site layouts, and architectural designs for compliance with City standards, zoning regulations, and design guidelines. It also assists residents, business owners, and developers with planning-related questions, processes permits and business licenses, and manages smaller development cases. Additional work includes conducting site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, preparing reports, researching planning practices, and collaborating with other City departments on current and long-range planning initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- At least one year of related experience in land use planning, or in developing public policy and understanding its impact on citizens.
- Working knowledge of planning principles and practices and applicable regulatory practices.
- Excellent communication skills and knowledge of research methods and techniques.
- Ability to operate computer equipment and applicable software applications.
- Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a municipal or government setting.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or Public Administration.
- Working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems.
Responsibilities
- Review development plans, site layouts, and architectural designs for compliance with City standards, zoning regulations, and design guidelines.
- Assist residents, business owners, and developers with planning-related questions.
- Process permits and business licenses.
- Manage smaller development cases.
- Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans.
- Prepare reports.
- Research planning practices.
- Collaborate with other City departments on current and long-range planning initiatives.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered to eligible employees; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
