City of Phoenix, Arizona / Water Services Department / Principal Planner
Job-title file
Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.
2 employees hold this title in Water Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $130,379, above the department median of $76,745.
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Principal Planner is held in 4 City of Phoenix, Arizona departments. In Water Services Department, the median of $130,379 ranks #2 of 4.
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This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In City of Phoenix, Arizona, the median of $129,846 ranks #1 of 6. See Principal Planner across all of City of Phoenix, Arizona →
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Principal Planner/Water Services Department
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Darren Sversvold works as a Principal Planner for Water Services Department. Darren earned $130,912 in 2025.
Principal Planner/Water Services Department
Source-specific fields
At Water Services Department, Krystal Drysdale serves as a Principal Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,846.