Job Postings

The Principal Planner plans, supervises, coordinates, assigns, and participates in complex and difficult planning services related to advanced and current planning activities; oversees and manages contract service in these areas; performs the most complex planning work; performs a variety of professional duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning/design including one year in a responsible lead or supervisory capacity.

Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and legally required vehicle insurance. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city’s driving policy.

Possession of Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.