Urban Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago

Costa Mesa, California, United States City of Costa Mesa Full time
Job Title: Principal Planner

The City of Costa Mesa is seeking a highly skilled Principal Planner to join our Planning Division team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in implementing the City's General Plan and Zoning Code, while engaging with the community to address diverse housing needs.

Job Summary:

Under general direction, the Principal Planner will plan, organize, oversee, direct, administer, supervise, and coordinate the work of a planning section staffed by professional, technical, and clerical subordinates. The successful candidate will present and justify staff recommendations to management, committees, commissions, City Council, and community groups, while coordinating planning activities with other sections, divisions, and departments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and implement the City's first Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
  • Update the City's Density Bonus Provisions
  • Develop and implement a short-term rentals program
  • Update the City's commercial and residential parking standards
  • Redevelop an approximate 102-acre property with a new mixed-use, mixed-income community
  • Update the City's Specific Plans, Urban Plans, and overlays
  • Develop an affordable senior housing project at the City's Senior Center
  • Update the City's zoning standards to address opportunities for motel conversions, efficiency units, and co-living housing in the City
Requirements:
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, public administration, architecture, economics, geography, or a related field
  • A master's degree in a related field is preferred
  • Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in urban planning, preferably encompassing both long-range and current planning activities
  • Public agency experience, including direct experience working independently and administering complex development projects, special studies, Subdivision Map Act, General Plan, and Municipal Codes
  • Experience with CEQA/NEPA compliance and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred
  • Previous supervisory experience is also preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred
What We Offer:

The City of Costa Mesa offers a competitive salary range of $119,172 - $159,708 annually, with a 3% salary increase effective July 2024. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement plan.

Please submit your application, including a resume and a staff report or special project attachment, to be considered for this exciting opportunity. The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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