Planner II & Planner Senior

Planner II & Planner Senior

Salary

$72,775.00 - $121,760.00 Annually

Location

Development Services, 90 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

25-0256B

Department

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Division

DEV SERV REV & INSPEC PLANNING

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the Planner II or Planner Senior position. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

Both the Planner II and Planner Sr. positions report to the Principal Planner.

The primary job duties of Planner II include:

• Function as the case planner/project manager to facilitate and coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain standards prior to official review hearings.
• Evaluate land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats.
• Review and maintain data and records in information management systems.
• Research and analyze Land Development Code (LDC) provisions, prepare staff recommendations, and draft ordinances.
• Prepare public hearing notices.
• Write staff reports including analysis, recommendations, conditions of approvals, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Present planning projects to various boards, commissions, leadership, and the Town Council.
• See the job description: Planner II,

The primary job duties of a Senior Planner include:

• Assists the Planning Manager in developing short- and long-term department and Town goals.
• Evaluate complex land development requests for general plan amendments, rezoning, use permits, variances, design review, appeals, annexations, and preliminary plats.
• Review and maintain data and records in information management systems.
• Act as a case planner/project manager to coordinate the planning review process with internal staff, applicants, legal counsel, and external agencies to finalize negotiations and maintain development standards prior to official review hearings.
• Research and analyze Land Development Code (LDC) provisions and municipal code regulations, and prepare staff recommendations, draft ordinances, and resolutions as applicable.
• Prepare public hearing notices.
• Write staff reports including analysis, recommendations, conditions of approval, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Present planning projects at various boards, commissions, leadership, and the Town Council.
• Serve as mentor to Planner I and Planner II staff, providing guidance and assisting with training.
• See the job description: Planner Senior.

The salary shown in the posting is the minimum for Planner II and the maximum for Planner Sr.

The Planner II and Planner Sr. are At-Will positions and FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Posting Closes: Friday, September 18, 2026

In-Person Interviews: Week of September 28, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change depending on business needs.

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

Planner II Candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Land Use Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of Municipal Planning experience in the Public or Private Sector.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona Drivers License.

Pay Range for a Planner II is $72,775.00 to $109,163.00

Planner Senior Candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelors degree in urban planning, urban design, land use planning, geography, public administration, architecture, environmental design, or related field.
• Masters Degree in the same preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal planning, public or private sector.
• Valid Arizona Drivers License.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

Pay Range for a Senior Planner is $81,173.00 to $121,760.00

These positions are currently eligible to work a hybrid remote work schedule consisting of 4/10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. The departments needs determine which days are in-office and which days are remote. Remote work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue remote work arrangements at any point.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Posting Closes: Sunday, August 30, 2026

In Person Interviews: Week of September 7, 2026

Start Date: September 28, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change depending on business needs.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field?

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Do you have a Masters Degree or higher in a similar or related field as asked in the previous question?

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Do you have at least two years of municipal planning experience in either the public or private sector?

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Are you qualified and applying for a Planner II or Senior Planner?

• Planner II
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How many years of experience do you have in municipal planning in either the public or private sector?

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• 2-4
• 4-5
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have managing and conducting the review and analysis of plan amendments, zoning applications, development proposals, and site plans to determine consistency with planning, zoning, and land use guidelines and long-term community goals and policies?

• No experience in this area
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• 2-4
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have serving as a lead planner on committees or stakeholder groups to facilitate communication, build consensus, and achieve adoption of new policies and standards?

• No experience in this area
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• 2-4
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have evaluating architectural design elements (e.g. building mass, materials, facade articulation) for compliance with municipal design standards and guidelines?

• No experience in this area
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• 2-4
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have conducting public outreach or presenting at public meetings, hearings, or workshops?

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Do you hold an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification?

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs