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Senior Planner
City of Palmdale / Palmdale, CA
Posted on: January 19, 2024
Application Deadline: 02/08/2024
Job Description
The Senior Planner performs professional level work in the field of current or advanced planning; conducts special projects and research as assigned; and prepares reports and recommendations relative to assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level classification in the professional planning series. Positions at this level perform more complex duties and possess specialized professional, technical or functional expertise and are regarded as seasoned and experienced professionals. They typically are assigned significant responsibilities above the journey level; possess specialized knowledge, abilities, skills and experience; and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from higher level professional or management staff.
This position may exercise technical and/or functional supervision over subordinate planning staff.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
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
Two years of responsible planning experience comparable to that of an Associate Planner.
TRAINING
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in related fields is preferred.
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.
Application Instructions
To apply for the position and learn more about it, please visit the website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/palmdale/jobs/4352961/senior-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
