Assistant or Associate Planner

Job Description:

Assistant or Associate Planner

Description

Summary of position
We are hiring a planner and look forward to reviewing all applications to become part of our team at one of two levels, Assistant or Associate Planner. These positions perform a variety of professional level planning work in the support of the Community Development Department. Reviewing and interpreting data and formulate recommendations for current and long-range planning purposes; and provide information and assistance on planning related matters to the Planning Manager, Director of Community Development, other department staff, and the public.
Minimum qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Assistant Planner: JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Planner Hiring Range: (HOURLY POSITION) $24.89 to $30.49,max of Range $36.08



Experience:

No prior professional planning experience is required. Internship, practicum, volunteer, or related experience in planning, community development, architecture, engineering, geography, or local government is desirable. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Training:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Engineering, Social Sciences or a closely related field.

Associate Planner: JOB DESCRIPTION Associate Hiring Range: (SALARY POSITION) $69,127.00 to $84,680.57, max of Range $100,234

Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience involving current planning, long-range planning, community development, zoning administration, or similar planning activities.

Training:
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field.

Awesome benefits

• 3-day weekends! 4/10 schedule
• Ninety-six hours of PTO time
• 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage options for employee
• Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents including options for 100% paid
• Arizona State Retirement System - The City provides a 1:1 match at 12.00% of the employee's salary
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation accrual rates
• City provided $50,000 group term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Deferred compensation - Optional IRS 457 plans

Unique place to work and live
The City of Sedona, located in Arizona’s stunning Red Rock Country, provides exceptional public services and creates a vibrant community for residents and visitors alike. Known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor recreation, Sedona is a top destination for relaxation and adventure. Join our team and help preserve Sedona’s natural beauty while enhancing the quality of life for all. Our employees are at the heart of making Sedona a welcoming, inspiring place to live and visit. Be part of something remarkable.

Contact Information
City of Sedona
Human Resources
102 Roadrunner Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-203-5038 or 203-5189
[email protected]

The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Salary:

$24.89 - $48.19/hr DOQ