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Senior Planner
Town of Apple Valley / Apple Valley, CA
Posted on: August 7, 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled, with an expected first applicant review on Friday, August 21st, 2026.
Job Description
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, the Senior Planner administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, redevelopment, housing, and advanced planning. Provides accurate and concise information and guidance to the public, Town Council, and Planning Commission concerning land use matters.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, or related field AND five (5) years of professional experience in planning, zoning, and related community development; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The ideal candidate may also have some experience in Land Use Planning through working in local government or the private sector.
- Valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.
- Must be available to attend Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
This recruitment will remain open until filled, with an expected first applicant review on Friday, August 21st, 2026.
*You can expect to be contacted by phone OR email regarding this position. Email communications will be sent from [email protected], and phone calls will come from our main line at (760) 240-7000. To ensure you receive our communications, please add the Town of Apple Valley to your contacts and check your junk or spam folder regularly, as our emails may occasionally be filtered there. *
A completed supplemental questionnaire is required in addition to the application package. Please refer to the original job post at www.applevalley.org for the supplemental prompt and further instructions. Once completed, you can submit your supplemental questionnaire as an attachment when applying, or you can email it to [email protected]. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire are considered incomplete and will be rejected.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
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