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SENIOR PLANNER
City of Stockton / Stockton, California
Posted on: August 2, 2021
Application Deadline: August 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Job Description
Monthly Salary: $7,175.06- $9,211.98
The City of Stockton is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Planner position in our Community Development Department in the Current Planning Section. Candidate will perform work within all related sub-disciplines of planning, with a focus on current land use development, environmental and housing, efforts on the revitalization of the City’s Downtown.
Incumbents will be responsible for processing legislative applications, such as zone changes and General Plan amendments; and applying analytical and problem-solving skills to address Stockton’s housing needs for all income levels. In addition, they will be responsible for consulting and advising property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public regarding City policies, standards, and procedures, and present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience with coordinating the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act compliant environmental reports and applying urban design principles and design guidelines. Experience with downtown revitalization/Specific Plans is highly desirable.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in City or regional planning, urban planning, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of professional planning experience. Sub-professional or additional professional planning experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. A Master’s degree in City, regional or urban planning may be substituted for one year of the professional planning experience. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be willing to attend evening meetings as required.
Application Instructions
Final Filing Date: August 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
To apply, please go to www.stocktonca.gov/jobs
