Job Announcement The City of Chandler Development Services Department, Planning Division is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an
Associate Planner. The position available is a full-time position with benefits. The work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Who we are Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers, and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.
The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 83 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits.
We are a progressive and innovative team that partners with the development community, contractors, other departments, and citizens to deliver quality services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.
Who we are looking for The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 83 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits.
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Minimum qualifications - Bachelor's degree in urban planning, Public Administration, or a related field of study
- 1-year of experience in planning or a related field; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications - Experience with GIS in either work or higher education classes
Starting salary is expected to be mid-range or above, depending on qualifications and experience. The position available is a full-time regular position with benefits and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for six (6) months should another position become available.
SupervisionThis position does not supervise others and works under the direction of a supervisor or manager within the Planning Division.
An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 6/25/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
