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Development Planner jobs are open from entry-level to senior and principal across local government, urban planning consultancies, and community development organizations, with specializations in land use, transportation, and housing policy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs physical and administrative tasks involved in the handling and storage of inventory.
- Executes distribution of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.
- Participates in material movement with various equipment, including PLTs.
- Participates initiatives to update and improve material data stored in Epicor and Omnify
- Helps ensure clean and safe conditions throughout area of responsibility.
- Collects, and reports departments KPIs to Leadership as directed.
- Executes layout changes to warehouse racking at the direction of Leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a role responsible for issuing and handling material.
- Good math skills and intermediate computer knowledge.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience with Epicor or other WMS/ERP preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Previous forklift experience or ability to pass forklift training and exam.
- Previous experience installing and removing pallet racking preferred
Salary Range: $55k-$76k annually (Salary commensurate with experience)
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs physical and administrative tasks involved in the handling and storage of inventory.
- Executes distribution of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.
- Participates in material movement with various equipment, including PLTs.
- Participates initiatives to update and improve material data stored in Epicor and Omnify
- Helps ensure clean and safe conditions throughout area of responsibility.
- Collects, and reports departments KPIs to Leadership as directed.
- Executes layout changes to warehouse racking at the direction of Leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a role responsible for issuing and handling material.
- Good math skills and intermediate computer knowledge.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience with Epicor or other WMS/ERP preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Previous forklift experience or ability to pass forklift training and exam.
- Previous experience installing and removing pallet racking preferred
Salary Range: $55k-$76k annually (Salary commensurate with experience)
Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development planner jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related field
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- Experience preparing zoning amendments, land use plans, or development review reports
- AICP certification or eligibility preferred for mid-level and senior positions
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills for community meetings and planning commission hearings
- Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, or state-equivalent environmental review processes
Tips for Your Development Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to plan types
Development planners are hired for specific plan types: comprehensive plans, zoning codes, corridor studies, or environmental reviews. Call out the exact plan types you've contributed to, your role in the public engagement process, and any adoption outcomes by the governing body.
Highlight your AICP credential early
Many postings list AICP certification as preferred or required. Put it in your resume header alongside your degree, not buried in a credentials section. If you're AICP-eligible but not yet certified, note your eligibility date explicitly so hiring managers don't screen you out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists development planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show GIS fluency with real outputs
Posting after posting asks for GIS proficiency, but that phrase is vague. Name the platform you use, the data layers you've built, and what decision the map informed, whether a rezoning analysis, a hazard overlay, or a transit access study. Attach a sample if the application allows it.
Prepare a community engagement story
Interviewers for development planner roles almost always probe how you handle opposition at public hearings or neighborhood meetings. Prepare a specific example where you managed a contentious comment period, adjusted a plan element in response, and documented the outcome for the planning commission.
Negotiate using total compensation context
Many development planner roles sit in the public sector, where salary bands are fixed but benefits, pension contributions, and paid leave are substantial. Before your negotiation conversation, compare the full compensation package, including PERS or PENS contributions, against comparable private-sector offers so you're negotiating on accurate terms.
Development Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most development planners?
The most active employers for development planners right now are City of Dallas, Core States, and Cushman & Wakefield, and the most openings are in Michigan, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at municipal planning departments and regional planning consultancies handling long-range and current planning work.
How many development planner jobs are remote?
About 75% of development planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of site visits, public hearings, and coordination with local officials. Policy and research-focused roles, such as housing needs assessments and regional plan writing, tend to offer the most schedule flexibility compared to current planning or permitting positions.
How do you become a development planner?
Start with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, or a related field, then gain practical experience through internships with a city, county, or planning consultancy. Pursue a master's in urban planning if you want to move into senior or policy-focused roles faster. Work toward AICP certification once you've accumulated the required professional experience hours, as it signals credibility to public-sector employers and opens more postings.
Can you get hired as a development planner with little experience?
Yes, entry-level development planner roles do exist, particularly at smaller municipalities and regional agencies that need help with routine permit reviews, meeting documentation, and GIS mapping. Strengthen your candidacy by completing a planning internship, contributing to a studio project with a real community partner, and building a portfolio that shows you can read a site plan, interpret zoning code, and produce a coherent staff report, even if only from coursework.
What does the development planner interview process look like?
Most development planner interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR covering your background and availability. The second is a panel interview with planning staff and sometimes a department director, focusing on technical knowledge, public engagement experience, and scenario-based questions about how you'd handle a contentious rezoning or incomplete application. Some agencies add a written exercise asking you to draft a brief staff report or policy memo before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to development planner jobs?
You can find and apply to development planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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