Planner - AMERCO Real Estate Company

This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship. 

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Job Description

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools (including AI-generated responses, prompts, or real-time assistance). Use of AI throughout the application and recruiting process may result in removal from consideration. Our goal is to get to know your authentic experiences, communication style, and problem-solving approach.

Amerco Real Estate Company is seeking a full-time Planner. In this position, you will work alongside the land use and zoning team and be responsible for the land planning, graphic preparation, municipal entitlements, and plan preparation of our commercial property portfolio in the U.S. and Canada. You will work directly under the supervision of the management team including the Director of Land Use and Zoning and the President of AREC. Please note that this is an in-person position located in Midtown Phoenix from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, remote work is not available.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and prepare analysis of municipal zoning codes 
• Negotiate and finalize entitlements from municipalities 
• Process applications for rezoning, tentative maps, development agreements, design reviews, general plan amendments, and variances 
• Attend and present at virtual hearings, pre-application meetings, etc. 
• Develop and manage relationships with municipal staff and officials
• Understand and clearly communicate the needs of different jurisdictions to internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts for services to be performed by outside consultants such as land use attorney, architects, and civil engineers 
• Prepare graphics and materials using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field like architecture/engineering (preferred)
• At least 4 years of experience in urban planning or related field

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and InDesign) 
• Knowledge of the site development process (specifically design standards and preliminary engineering due diligence)
• Ability to read and understand complex zoning codes, general plans, specific plans, and technical reports 
• Excellent organization and people skills including the ability to work with a wide variety of staff

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects while maintaining attention to detail

U‑Haul Offers:

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug plans
• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
• Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program
• Registered Dietitian Program
• WeightWatchers®
• CVS Virtual Care
• U‑Haul Kids Program
• 24‑Hour Nurse Line
• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on‑the‑job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U‑Haul University®
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Short-Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
• Business & business travel insurance
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
• U‑Haul Federal Credit Union
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• U‑Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Amerco Real Estate Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Individual accommodation is available upon request.

Nicotine-Free Hiring Policy:

Amerco Real Estate Company and its affiliates, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with state law, neither company will hire individuals who use nicotine products. By applying, you consent to nicotine screening if hired.

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U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.