Confidential – Senior Planner

• Lead and manage complex planning projects, including long-range and current planning initiatives, from conceptional planning through construction. Includes developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare and coordinate land use applications and other jurisdictional development permits and surveys through appropriate public and private agencies and organizations. Act as liaison to public entities, associations, and neighborhood groups and between program staff and executive leadership to ensure alignment with local and regional planning goals.
• Maintain accurate, up to date files, records, budgets, schedules, and maps of multiple projects. 
• Assists in the development, administration, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Gather, prepare, and analyze data and background material and examine project reports, feasibility and environmental studies, and assist in site assessments. 
• Plan, organize, and prepare project reports, letters, presentations, maps, graphics, findings, specifications, schedules, drawings, and cost estimates for applicable boards, councils, committees, planning commissions, and community groups.
• Supervise and mentor assigned staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Identify grant opportunities applicable to existing and upcoming projects—in full or in part—and prepare and submit grant applications and required reporting.
• Review and evaluate development proposals and site plans for compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and community objectives.
• Provide public and stakeholder outreach on project related activities.
• Monitor and interpret state and federal legislation affecting planning policies and procedures.
• Support the Administrators and other senior leadership with strategic planning, policy development, and special projects.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public administration, geography, environmental studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for some experience.

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in land use, urban or regional planning and development, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in both current and long-range planning is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), land use law, and zoning regulations

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, legal property descriptions, and  apply applicable planning policies, codes, and regulations.
• ability to compile, analyze, and evaluate statistical, environmental, and economic complex and difficult information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including city officials, developers, and the public.
• Working knowledge of municipal land use planning
• Demonstrated customer service skills,

Posted: 2025-11-04