APA Los Angeles provides this job bank as a free service. Please submit your job posting here. Submissions are subject to review for relevance to the planning community and will be published upon approval. Please note: Announcements are posted within 48 hours and removed 30-days after submittal or on the filing deadline.
After you submit your job posting through the above form, consider browsing the APA Los Angeles resume book for potential hires. The resume book allows job-seeking planners to showcase their work histories and professional skills to prospective employers. If you would like to request access to the resume book, please contact [email protected].
Planning Director
County of Marin / San Rafael, CA
Posted on: March 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Job Description
The County of Marin (pop. 260,000) is located in the hills northwest of San Francisco. Marin’s location is ideal, less than an hour’s drive from the coastline, with easy access to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Counties and all that San Francisco offers. The Planning Division, with a $5 million budget and 21 staff, is responsible for the County’s current, long-range, and environmental planning functions.
The County seeks a passionate, forward-thinking planning professional with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style and an innovative, creative approach to advancing contemporary land-use policy. They will possess deep knowledge of California planning law and bring a process-improvement mindset. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with successful experience leading meaningful change, improving service, and streamlining processes.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Qualified candidates will bring 5 years of professional land-use planning experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban studies, or a related field.
The salary range goes to $204,000 (+4% in July 2026); a highly competitive benefits package supplements salary. Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com for a brochure and to apply. Closes: Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Suzanne Mason ● 562.631.2500
TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC
www.tbcrecruiting.com
Application Instructions
Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com to apply.
