Transportation Planner

Job Description Summary Department – Transportation Job Description: REOPEN OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5367 – Planner II Salary Grade: 15 Pay Range (Hiring): $69,908 – $83,886 annually Pay Range (Complete): $69,908 – $97,864 annually The first review of applications will be on 07/10/2026. Essential Functions Coordinates, schedules and participates in land planning work and research. Prepares 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. Reviews and analyzes applications for rezoning variances, comprehensive plan amendments and other development plans and prepares staff recommendations 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 citizen 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. Responsibilities The incumbent will work on a wide range of technical, non-technical and policy issues to advance the Department of Transportation’s priorities. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating general zoning and land-use planning program development, reviewing for approval of new subdivision and development plans, reviewing long range and multi-modal planning documents, participating in traffic safety initiatives, and serving as the project lead or collaborator on other tasks that support the Department’s mission. 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. 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. 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. OR: Two years of experience as a Planner I with Pima County. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related field. Minimum three (3) years experience in transportation planning and/or travel demand forecasting, traffic impact analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis, including smart mobility and modeling. Minimum three (3) years experience reviewing subdivision and/or development plans and roadway engineering drawings in accordance with Pima County Roadway Standards and Specifications. Minimum three (3) years experience managing programs or projects including developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets. This may also include transportation funding and roadway impacts fee programs and methods. Minimum three (3) years professional experience applying transportation planning software and tools such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), traffic modeling software (Synchro, VISSIM), or data analysis tools (Excel, Python, R). 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. 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. Physical/Sensory Requirements Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Working conditions include mainly office setting with occasional outdoor work in extremes of heat, cold, inclement weather, dust, dirt, wind, construction activities and traversal of rough terrain. Action Activity Bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity – grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity – none; Speaking – in person and on the phone; Vision – operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr