Deputy Planning & Development Director - Site Development

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Planning & Development Department within the City of Phoenix is instrumental in guiding 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 department processes are governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

The department is actively seeking a Deputy Director to oversee the Site Development Division. This position serves as an integral leader within the organization and works as a liaison with the Street Transportation Department and Water Services Department.

The duties will involve reviewing building plans, site plans, construction documents, and development proposals for compliance with applicable City codes and ordinances and issuing related permits. Supervision is exercised over professional engineers and / or supervisors working in various sections that are responsible for inspecting buildings, reviewing plans and issuing construction permits. Work assignments are very broad in scope and are performed with considerable independence.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Supervises and coordinates the activities and training of all personnel assigned to the division;
• Develops standards and procedures for the conduct of the division;
• Provides general guidance to the work program of the division and aids in interpreting policy;
• Acts as technical adviser to employees in solving difficult assignments and in reviewing the objectives, feasibility, and techniques of execution and resultant findings of their work;
• Formulates division operating budget for the review and approval of department management;
• Participates in code development with appropriate agencies and jurisdictions;
• Conducts hearings and makes decisions on requests for variances, interpretations, use permits and modifications of zoning or construction stipulations;
• Presents the department's policies and positions in meetings, negotiations and communications with the public, citizen and industry groups, the City Manager, Mayor and City Council offices, the media and other public forums within assigned areas of authority;
• Participates in formulation of department policies, goals and objectives as a member of the leadership team;

The Deputy Planning and Development Director reports directly to an Assistant Planning & Development Director. This position may be eligible for telework one day per week at the discretion of the Assistant Director.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization; excellent oral, written, presentation and listening skills will be essential. This person needs to be an innovative leader with the ability to solve problems, think strategically, identify alternative courses of action, and provide recommendations. Analytical skills and the ability to effectively use data to make decisions and relay information are essential.

SALARY

Hiring Range : $123,802 - $148,000.00 annually.

Pay Range : $123,802 - $168,210 annually.

Pay Range Explanation :

BENEFITS

A comprehensive Middle Manager benefits package is offered which includes :

For more details, visit : Middle Manager Benefits .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus :

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes February 16, 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.

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REFERENCE

Deputy Planning & Dev Dir, JC : 60930, ID# 60930, 02 / 02 / 2026, USM, MA, Benefits : Middle Manager

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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.