Senior Planner

Job Information

Job Category

Environmental, Land Use, Parks Planning, Rural Planning, Transportation, Urban Design

Company Name

City Of Vallejo

Position Level

Other

Job Description

THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. Planning & Development Services is seeking dynamic candidates for their Senior Planner positions. The ideal Senior Planner candidate will perform advanced level professional planning work involving both current and advanced planning; provide technical and functional supervision to professional and technical planning staff; and provide responsible staff assistance to the Planning Manager. THE DEPARTMENT The Planning and Development Services Department is organized across four divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, Administration, and Code Enforcement. The Planning Division is responsible for implementing the General Plan, Specific Plans and Zoning Code of the City of Vallejo. They provide preliminary review, processing, plan checking, and permitting for new construction, additions, renovations, alterations and collaboratively work with applicants and the community, ensuring the best possible outcome for every project. THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo’s delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer’s market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America’s only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. This is an at-will position and as such serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. DEFINITION To perform advanced level professional planning work involving both current and advanced planning; provide technical and functional supervision to professional and technical planning staff; and provide responsible staff assistance to the Planning Manager. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Planning Manager. Exercises functional and technical supervision over professional and technical staff.

Required Skills / Experience / Education

Experience and Training Guidelines A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of responsible professional urban planning experience. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public or business administration or a related field.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Will security clearance be required?

No

Salary Range

$104,653.74 - $127,207.39

Job Start Date

08/01/2024

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Travel

20%

Primary Language Required

English

Job Location

Location Address

555 Santa Clara Street Floor #3
Vallejo, California
94590

Contact Information

Hiring Contact Name

Martha Galo

Email

[email protected]

Phone Number

(707) 648-4365

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo/jobs/4559098/senior-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs