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Cocopah Casino

Planning Assistant

Somerton, AZ · On-site

$38K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Maintains Planner's calendar, arranges travel schedules and itinerary, coordinates meetings of the Planner, prepares agenda, arranges for facilities, and maintains minutes of meetings. * Organizes ...

Freeport McMoRan

Assistant Planner

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Attend daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings with key stakeholders. Review, prioritize and schedule work orders. * Assist in maintaining the integrity of data in the maintenance management ...

Freeport McMoRan

Assistant Planner

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Attend daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings with key stakeholders. Review, prioritize and schedule work orders. Assist in maintaining the integrity of data in the maintenance management ...

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

Assistant Planner

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Attend daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings with key stakeholders. Review, prioritize and schedule work orders. * Assist in maintaining the integrity of data in the maintenance management ...

Freeport McMoRan

Assistant Planner

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Attend daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings with key stakeholders. Review, prioritize and schedule work orders. * Assist in maintaining the integrity of data in the maintenance management ...

Quanta Services

Assistant Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Project Planning and Management: * Assist with budget projections for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project. * Assist in tracking project costs against the forecasted ...

Dairy Queen

Asst. General Manager

Fountain Hills, AZ · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

Business Planning * Assist in the execution of the restaurant's business plan as directed by the GM, taking advice and coaching from the owner, GM, ADQ Business Consultants, field staff or territory ...

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FM Industries

Planning Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Planning Manager, will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the flow of ... * Assist program management with purchase requisitions for materials/services as needed.

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Estate Planning Paralegal

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... assist with gathering signature pages; 3. Prepare and proofread estate planning documents, manage pre and post-execution matters and assist with preparing binders for clients; 4. Handle entity ...

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How much do planning assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for planning assistant in Arizona is $62,489.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,900.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a planning assistant do?

A Planning Assistant supports urban planners, city officials, or private planning firms by conducting research, preparing reports, managing documentation, and assisting with public meetings or project coordination. Their work often involves analyzing data, reviewing development proposals, and communicating with stakeholders to help ensure that projects comply with zoning laws and community plans. Planning Assistants play a key role in the smooth operation of planning departments and contribute to the effective development and management of urban, rural, or regional spaces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a planning assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Planning Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in urban planning or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with GIS systems, planning software like AutoCAD, and office productivity tools is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork abilities set outstanding Planning Assistants apart. These skills ensure accurate project support, effective coordination, and smooth workflow in planning departments or agencies.

What are some common challenges planning assistants face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Planning Assistants often juggle various projects at different stages, which can present challenges such as prioritizing tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and staying organized. Effective time management, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential to ensure that project schedules, documents, and stakeholder updates are handled accurately. Collaborating closely with planning managers and other team members helps distribute the workload and maintain progress across all assignments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Planning jobs in Arizona?

The most popular types of Planning jobs in Arizona are:

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Planning Assistant jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Planning Assistant job openings:

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Infographic showing various Planning Assistant job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,489 per year, or $30 per hour.

Planning Assistant

Cocopah Casino

Somerton, AZ • On-site

$38K - $43K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Catalog and Maintain Departmental map files, updating maps related to road systems, housing infrastructure, land use, zoning, and proposed economic development planning.
  • Responds to inquiries from community members and, when necessary, forwards them to the appropriate department.
  • Maintains Planner's calendar, arranges travel schedules and itinerary, coordinates meetings of the Planner, prepares agenda, arranges for facilities, and maintains minutes of meetings.
  • Organizes and maintains departmental files and routes incoming/outgoing mail.
  • Prepares departmental correspondence, orders and maintains office supplies, and arranges for equipment maintenance.
  • Assists as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and Tribal Council officials in developing infrastructure plans.
  • Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.
  • Assists in conducting field evaluations and assessments of Tribal infrastructure.
  • Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to create graphic designs, development strategies, and render site plans via sketches and/or computer graphics highly desirable.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve practical problems and address Tribal members' inquiries and concerns.
  • Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities

*All applicants must be 18 years or older to apply*
We Offer Great Fringe Benefits for our Full-time Positions
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match, Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL)

Disclaimers:
There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet to obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft, domestic violence, or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment.
Per our policy and procedure manual, newly hired employees' pay shall be set to at least the minimum value of the pay schedule to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay schedule based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the midpoint for the pay grade.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The opening and closing of these positions are subject to change upon the needs of each department. For more information, please contact Cocopah Human Resources at 928-627-2102.
NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ONGOING RANDOM DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS.
Requirements
Qualifications
  • Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be insurable.
  • Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) software for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth's surface, streets, buildings, and vegetation is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with Google Earth satellite imagery software to render 3D representations on Earth is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is highly desirable
  • Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be insurable
  • Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to successfully pass DPS/FBI fingerprint background check

Education and/or Experience
  • Associate's degree in related field is preferred, completion of trade school, professional or technical certification, specialized training
  • 3 years of work experience in a related field

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