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Town of Marana Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high.

We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation. Position Description The Town of Marana is seeking a Planner to work in the Development Services Department.

This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on the future of a rapidly growing community. The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range: $51,581 - $64,477 Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget. Salary Range: $51,581 - $77,372 Examples of Duties Reviews, researches and evaluates planning and development projects such as subdivision plats, development plans, building permits, landscape plans, conditional use permits, variances, design review. Oversees the planning process: Coordinates with other departments and outside agencies; conducts meetings; prepares public notifications; provides project information to the general public; assists applicant through the process; and prepares and presents staff report to Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Town Council.

Provides customer service regarding a wide variety of development related issues through front-counter, phone and on-site assistance; including interpretation of codes, ordinances, and regulations. Works with and manages GIS data and creates land use maps. Creates and maintains GIS database and layers in cooperation with Technical Services staff.

Creates visual exhibits to aid in greater understanding of project location and outcomes; other mapping projects as needed. Collect statistical data and prepare reports, maps, site plans and graphic illustrations on development projects, and land use. Addressing duties: review projects for compliance, assign new addresses, coordinate with County on keeping regional resources up-to-date.

Assist with Department plans and policy updates. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Over six months' experience in a related field.

Knowledge and experience with GIS software. Completion of the Town of Marana background check An equivalent combination of formal education and/or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's essential functions will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Urban/City Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field.

Over six months experience in planning, geography, community development, public administration, or closely related field Experience in working with graphic illustration software including PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign Project experience with ESRI's ArcMap/ArcPro GIS software RECRUITMENT PROCESS To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application

Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 05/27/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 05/26/2026. Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process. APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email.

Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process. TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION 11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500 QUESTIONS Human Resources Staff Contact Corinda Gamboa / 520-382-1934 / cgamboa@maranaaz.gov For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627. The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.