Planner I or Planner II - Development Services (Cottonwood)

Planner I or Planner II - Development Services (Cottonwood)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Cottonwood, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number

202600291

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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.

Salary Range for Planner I: $27.91 to $43.27 hourly

Salary Range for Planner II: $30.77 to $47.70 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

Planner I:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field.

Experience:

No experience required.

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.

Planner II:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, or closely related field.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of professional planning experience.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

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.

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01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field? 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.

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field.
• I DO NOT HAVE a Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field BUT I have the equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education on a year-per-year basis, or four (4) years directly related work experience to substitute for the degree requirement.
• No, I do not have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field or the equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education to substitute for the degree.

02

How much professional planning experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 7 years
• 7 years or more

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/