Planner 2 - Transportation

Job Description Summary

Department - Transportation

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5367 - Planner II

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually 

Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 10/09/2026.

Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced Transportation Planner who wants to join our team of planners and engineers in implementing multi-modal transportation plans and projects that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Work involves developing and implementing transportation plans, conducting detailed transportation analyses, developing project scopes, and collaborating with stakeholders.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the development of smarter, sustainable, and more livable communities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Coordinates, schedules and participates in land planning work and research;

• Prepare amendments to update and implement the County’s zoning code, Comprehensive Plan and other development plans and regulations;

• Maintains and updates department records, files, databases and maps; Review and analyze applications for rezoning variances, comprehensive plan amendments and other development plans and prepares staff recommendations on same based on applicable research, current or past studies and other relevant factors;

• Presents oral and written presentations and staff reports or recommendations to various County, other government, or public agencies, committees, boards, regulatory committees, or citizens groups;

• Performs general zoning administration including research, review, interpretation and revision to codes, ordinances, regulations and policies;

• Reviews complex building and infrastructure permits for compliance with planning and zoning regulations.

• Provides information services to the general public, developers, contractors or government employees and agencies regarding planning or zoning policies, procedures, or processes;

• Represents planning division staff on various local planning committees and boards;

• May supervise, train and evaluate staff, make effective recommendations on hiring, termination and related personnel activities.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in city, urban or regional planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, cartography, remote sensing or other degree as identified by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional planning work experience reviewing or processing subdivision plats, development plans, rezoning applications or in comprehensive urban or regional planning or landscape architecture.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Six years of professional planning work experience reviewing or processing subdivision plats, development plans, rezoning applications or in comprehensive urban or regional planning or landscape architecture.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County in a Planner I or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. 

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity -simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception.

Working Conditions:Works primarily in an office setting. Some work is performed outdoors in extremes of heat, cold, inclement weather and exposure to dust, dirt, wind, construction activities and materials and to traverse rough terrain. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.