Principal Planner

**THE POSITION**:
**WHAT YOU’LL DO**

As a Principal Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in leading our Planning Division, guiding our team in development review, updating land use policies, conducting environmental analysis, and driving community housing and economic development programs. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the cityscape, utilizing your expertise to shape vibrant and sustainable communities.

This is the full supervisory classification in the Planner series. The Principal Planner is distinguished from the Senior Planner by supervisory responsibility for professional, technical, and clerical staff as well as supervision of consultant or contract services. This position is further distinguished from the Planning Manager by the latter's overall responsibility for managing all sections in the Planning division.

**WHO YOU ARE**

In addition to your leadership skills, we're looking for someone with a deep understanding of urban and neighborhood design principles. Experience in managing complex projects, navigating zoning policies, conducting design and environmental reviews, and promoting historic preservation initiatives will be highly valued.

**MORE INFORMATION**

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**SALARY AND BENEFITS**

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**The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits**

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- ** SALARY**:$99,927.36 - $133,903.74 Annually DOQ
- ** BENEFITS**:Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire.** **Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. Open until filled.

**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**:
**WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY**

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, environmental studies, public administration, engineering or a closely related field and five years of increasingly responsible professional planning, former redevelopment agency work or related program management experience in the assigned area including two years of first line supervisory experience or three years of lead responsibility or oversight of projects or programs are required. Professional planning experience in a California public agency is highly desirable.

**License**: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid driver license may be required.

**Certificate**: Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.

**APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS**:
**YOUR APPLICATION**
- **DEADLINE TO APPLY**:
- **APPLICATION REVIEW**:

- **INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION**:
- The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City._**THE ORGANIZATION**:

- The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.- **_CITY OF VENTURA_**

The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.- **DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION**

The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
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