What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
06/08/26
Application Deadline
06/15/26
Pay Range
$66,000 - $103,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Transportation
About The Position
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Planner is currently available with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). We value individuals who are interested in making a difference in the community where they live and work, while showcasing skills that demonstrate their passion for community improvement, department initiatives, career growth, and personal development. We are looking for a Planner with a focus on project planning skills and enhancing public services.
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, we provide connections that improve people’s lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer
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06/08/26
Application Deadline
06/15/26
Pay Range
$66,000 - $103,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Transportation
About The Position
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Planner is currently available with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). We value individuals who are interested in making a difference in the community where they live and work, while showcasing skills that demonstrate their passion for community improvement, department initiatives, career growth, and personal development. We are looking for a Planner with a focus on project planning skills and enhancing public services.
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, we provide connections that improve people’s lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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- Two years of experience in public or private sector planning
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or a closely related field
- Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related transportation experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis
- Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
- Must be able to operate a County vehicle when traveling to various geographic locations throughout Maricopa County
- Internship or summer employment with related experience
- One year of experience researching to determine land use, socioeconomics, cost-benefit, parcel ownership, peer agency standards, and transportation trends
- Experience working with GIS applications, Microsoft Excel, and Word
- Experience reviewing written documents and engineering plan sets
- Provide entry-level professional transportation planning services and effective long-range transportation planning practices to achieve a consistent and well-planned transportation system in the County
- Review development plans for transportation system infrastructure requirements or compliance with applicable County transportation regulations
- Assist in various transportation planning projects and studies, including scope of work and budget development, and define or update information relating to roadway facilities
- Assist in the gathering and compiling of data required for Traffic Model analysis (traffic volume and speed, employment patterns, population growth, etc.)
- Analyze and interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases
- Participate in public and agency meetings and state and regional planning groups to explain planning proposals, gather feedback from those affected by projects, or achieve consensus on project plans
- Conduct research, compile data, and generate reports on various issues related to facilities, transportation systems, asset management, land use, floodplain management, hydrology, drainage, or economic studies
- Participate in the analysis, development, and documentation of transportation project needs and costs
- Develop and present professional-quality staff reports on project plans and develop presentations to illustrate planning concepts and issues
- Other job Duties as assigned
- This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked
- Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
- Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
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Salary : $66,000 - $103,500