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Senior Planner
Job in
Orinda, Contra Costa County, California, 94563, USA
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
City of Orinda
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
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Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Close Date:
October 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The City of Orinda is seeking an experienced, collaborative planning professional to join our high-performing team as a Senior Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a community that values thoughtful growth, preservation of its semi-rural character, and a vibrant downtown.
Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Senior Planner leads complex current and long-range planning projects, including development review, zoning, housing initiatives, and policy development. The position works closely with staff, community members, and decision-makers, and provides technical guidance and supervision to assigned staff.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage complex planning projects and development applications
- Conduct site plan and design review for regulatory compliance
- Prepare and present reports to the Planning Commission and City Council
- Coordinate with departments, agencies, and stakeholders
- Oversee CEQA/environmental review processes
- Housing Element implementation
- General Plan and Zoning Code updates
- Downtown initiatives (Plan Orinda / Connect Orinda)
- Regional grant program support (e.g., MTC-ABAG)
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field (Master’s desirable)
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible planning experience
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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