Salary:  $97,762 – $146,643 Annually 
Location:  Avondale, Arizona 
Job Type: Full time, exempt position with benefits
Department: Development Services

Open until filled. 

Learn more about this position and apply today on City of Avondale’s Government Jobs page


Job Description

If you enjoy managing diverse development projects and working with a high performing team, we invite you to apply for the Principal Planner position.  Avondale is a city of possibilities with unified leaders in the private and public sector who are dedicated to continuing the smart growth of the past decade. 

The Principal Planner manages land development and other urban planning projects in both the current and long-range planning realms. They perform advanced-level professional planning and supervisory work, serving as a technical lead to plan, organize, and support the supervision of the Planning Division. The position supports the Deputy Director of Planning in administrative functions, overseeing professional planners and other related staff in directing and assigning work activities and projects, monitoring workflow.  The position also manages complex projects and serves as a liaison to various boards and commissions.