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ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. The process is governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.
The Traffic Review Principal Engineering Technician performs difficult, complex, and technical paraprofessional engineering duties, and advises firms engaged in various technical traffic engineering reviews. Responsibilities include reviewing paving plans, plats and site plans for traffic concerns including infrastructure, access management and parking in accordance with department policy. Work is performed under the supervision of a Traffic Engineer III who reviews work based on inspections, codes and compliance.
The successful candidate should have substantial experience performing civil plan review, knowledge of city code and zoning guidelines, review or design experience in traffic engineering, and excellent customer service with a willingness to assist the public daily.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability to extract and manipulate data, create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of utility asset management principles and practices.
- Ability to work cooperatively and meet regularly with operating staff, engineering staff, and consultants to discuss asset management principles and requirements.
- A proactive and engaged individual that will apply City of Phoenix standards and requirements to new development.
SALARY
Pay Range: $72,675.20 to $112,715.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $72,675.20 to $107,348.80 annually.
Pay Range Explanation:
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 060. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.
- Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
- Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
- Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
- When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,- for more details: Pension Information.
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Employer paid long-term disability.
- Free Bus/light rail pass.
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Six years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work, including three years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience or one year of experience at the level of Chief Engineering Technician, or Chief Drafting Technician.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,
- .
- The City job description can be found here.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Experience providing customer services to the development community and the general public.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering degree.
- Experience using Electronic Plan Review Software (ProjectDox).
- Experience with City Code, Ordinances, and Policy Administration.
- Plan Review experience, specifically reviewing civil or site plans.
- Experience reading construction documents.
- Experience holding meetings and giving presentations.
- Experience with GIS systems and ability to read paper maps.
- Computer experience including Excel, Word, and other programs.
- Experience in land development
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes November 24, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
- Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources,
- for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.
- for more information.
- Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.
- Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
- If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
REFERENCE
Principal Engineering Tech, JC:19260, ID# 63275, 11/10/26, USM, SG, Benefits:007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. The process is governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.
The Traffic Review Principal Engineering Technician performs difficult, complex, and technical paraprofessional engineering duties, and advises firms engaged in various technical traffic engineering reviews. Responsibilities include reviewing paving plans, plats and site plans for traffic concerns including infrastructure, access management and parking in accordance with department policy. Work is performed under the supervision of a Traffic Engineer III who reviews work based on inspections, codes and compliance.
The successful candidate should have substantial experience performing civil plan review, knowledge of city code and zoning guidelines, review or design experience in traffic engineering, and excellent customer service with a willingness to assist the public daily.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability to extract and manipulate data, create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of utility asset management principles and practices.
- Ability to work cooperatively and meet regularly with operating staff, engineering staff, and consultants to discuss asset management principles and requirements.
- A proactive and engaged individual that will apply City of Phoenix standards and requirements to new development.
SALARY
Pay Range: $72,675.20 to $112,715.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $72,675.20 to $107,348.80 annually.
Pay Range Explanation:
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 060. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.
- Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
- Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
- Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
- When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,- for more details: Pension Information.
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Employer paid long-term disability.
- Free Bus/light rail pass.
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Six years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work, including three years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience or one year of experience at the level of Chief Engineering Technician, or Chief Drafting Technician.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,
- .
- The City job description can be found here.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Experience providing customer services to the development community and the general public.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering degree.
- Experience using Electronic Plan Review Software (ProjectDox).
- Experience with City Code, Ordinances, and Policy Administration.
- Plan Review experience, specifically reviewing civil or site plans.
- Experience reading construction documents.
- Experience holding meetings and giving presentations.
- Experience with GIS systems and ability to read paper maps.
- Computer experience including Excel, Word, and other programs.
- Experience in land development
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes November 24, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
- Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources,
- for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.
- for more information.
- Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.
- Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
- If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
REFERENCE
Principal Engineering Tech, JC:19260, ID# 63275, 11/10/26, USM, SG, Benefits:007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planning technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, or a related field
- Proficiency in GIS software, particularly ArcGIS or QGIS
- Experience reviewing permit applications and processing land use documents
- Familiarity with zoning codes, subdivision regulations, and local ordinances
- Strong data entry accuracy and experience maintaining planning case management systems
- Ability to assist the public at a planning counter and explain regulatory requirements clearly
Tips for Your Planning Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to zoning and GIS tools
Planning technician job postings almost always list specific software like ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or permit management systems. Name the exact versions or modules you've used rather than listing the platform generically, so your resume clears automated screening.
Highlight your public records and permit experience
Many hiring managers for planning technician roles screen for direct experience processing permits, maintaining case files, or responding to public counter inquiries. If you've done any of that work, put it near the top of your experience section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists planning technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by jurisdiction type
Municipal planning departments, county agencies, and regional councils each have different day-to-day work. Filter your search by employer type and read each posting carefully for whether the focus is current planning, long-range planning, or development review.
Prepare a portfolio of maps or technical documents
If you've produced zoning maps, site plans, staff reports, or public notice materials, bring samples or links to your interview. Even student or volunteer work demonstrates your technical output and shows you understand the documentation standards planners rely on.
Ask specific questions in your interview about caseload
Interviewers for planning technician positions respond well when candidates ask about permit volume, typical turnaround expectations, and the software workflow from intake to approval. It signals you understand the operational reality of the job, not just the concept.
Planning Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most planning technicians?
The most active employers for planning technicians right now are Broward Health, Wake Forest University, and Jacobs, and the most openings are in North Carolina, Colorado, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments and county planning departments consistently make up the largest share of open roles.
How many planning technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of planning technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other technical roles. Sub-specializations that involve long-range planning research, GIS analysis, or report writing are more likely to allow partial remote schedules than permit counter or development review positions, which typically require in-person work.
How do you become a planning technician?
Most planning technicians start with an associate or bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, or a closely related field. Building proficiency in GIS software is essential and distinguishes candidates early. Many people enter through internships with local government planning departments or through entry-level aide positions that offer on-the-job training in permit processing and zoning administration.
Can you get hired as a planning technician with little or no experience?
Yes, many planning departments hire candidates with limited professional experience if they have relevant coursework in land use, GIS, or public policy. Volunteer work on a planning commission, participation in university studio projects, or any exposure to permit processing or public records work strengthens an entry-level application. Demonstrating GIS skills with a portfolio sample is especially effective.
What does the planning technician interview process look like?
Most planning technician interviews include a phone or video screening followed by one or two in-person rounds with the planning director, a senior planner, and sometimes an HR representative. Expect scenario questions about how you would handle a permit counter inquiry, explain a zoning requirement to a frustrated applicant, or prioritize a backlogged caseload. Some agencies give a short written or GIS skills exercise as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to planning technician jobs?
You can find and apply to planning technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your skills and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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