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Job Description
Role
Join Our Team as a Planner I or II with Yavapai County Development Services!
Yavapai County is seeking a motivated and detail-orientated planning professional to join our Development Services team. This position plays a key role is supporting responsible land use and community growth through the review and analysis of development proposals, zoning, and subdivision applications. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a commitment to public service, and an interest in helping shape the future of Yavapai County. This position may be filled at the Planner I or II level depending on candidate’s background, experience, and qualifications.
Hiring Range for Planner I: $27.03 to $34.46 hourly
Hiring Range for Planner II: $29.80 to $37.99 hourly
Review complete class specification for Planner I here.
Review complete class specification for Planner II here.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
Planner I:- Interacts with the public, explaining rules, regulations, and reviews development proposals, etc.
- Reviews and processes applications for use permits, re-zonings, sketch plans, subdivision plats, and building permits.
- Analyzes and summarizes information as needed in project planning and responding to public issues.
- Conducts special studies including research and identifies and assesses the impact of the solution.
- Answers general and complex questions both telephonically and in-person.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Planner II: - Processes zoning map changes, use permits, use permit amendments, preliminary plats, final plats, variances, and major pad amendments.
- Assists permit applicants with various permit applications.
- Interacts with the public, explaining rules, regulations, and reviews development proposals, etc.
- Reviews and processes applications for use permits, re-zonings, sketch plans, subdivision plats, and building permits.
- Analyzes and summarizes information as needed in project planning and responding to public issues.
- Conducts special studies including research and identifies and assesses the impact of the solution.
- Answers general and complex questions both telephonically and in-person.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field.
Experience:
Planner I: No experience required.
Planner II: A minimum of three (3) years of professional planning experience.
An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education on a year-per-year basis, or four (4) years directly related work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Click here to view our benefits summary.
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2025 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Yavapai County
Show moreYavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new. At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors.
Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities: Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt. The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.
As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.
We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community. Why… because people matter!
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