SENIOR PLANNER
CITY OF STOCKTON
STOCKTON, CA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on July 28, 2021
SENIOR PLANNER
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. Successful 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 by contributing innovative ideas and forming collaborative relationships with
stakeholders, and occasional long range planning assignments. Incumbents will serve in
a lead role on development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial,
industrial, and institutional proposals and overseeing the preparation of environmental
documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
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. The ideal candidate will have a passion
for City planning with demonstrated professional experience, excellent time management,
organizational, and communication skills as well as excellent problem solving, decision
making, and organizational skills. The incumbent will work a City of Stockton 9/80 work
schedule - 7:30am to 5:30pm, Mondays through Thursdays; and 8:00am to 5:00pm on
Fridays, with alternating Fridays off.
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.
Filing Period: Accepting Applications August 1 – August 30 at 5:30 p.m.
To apply, please go to www.stocktonca.gov/jobs during the filing period
Development Department in the Current Planning Section. Successful 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 by contributing innovative ideas and forming collaborative relationships with
stakeholders, and occasional long range planning assignments. Incumbents will serve in
a lead role on development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial,
industrial, and institutional proposals and overseeing the preparation of environmental
documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
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. The ideal candidate will have a passion
for City planning with demonstrated professional experience, excellent time management,
organizational, and communication skills as well as excellent problem solving, decision
making, and organizational skills. The incumbent will work a City of Stockton 9/80 work
schedule - 7:30am to 5:30pm, Mondays through Thursdays; and 8:00am to 5:00pm on
Fridays, with alternating Fridays off.
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.
Filing Period: Accepting Applications August 1 – August 30 at 5:30 p.m.
To apply, please go to www.stocktonca.gov/jobs during the filing period