Land Use​/Environmental Planning Manager

Overview

The County of San Diego Announces an Exceptional Management Level Opportunity
LAND USE/ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING MANAGER
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.

Future Salary Increases:

• June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
• June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for Land Use/Environmental Planning Manager
. This job classification is assigned to county departments within the Land Use/Environment Group (LUEG). Current vacancies are with the Planning & Development Services' (PDS) Long Range Planning and Project Planning. This list may also be used to fill future vacancies in other PDS Divisions and Departments within Land Use Environment Group (LUEG).

Planning & Development Services
Divisions -
Project Planning:

• The Project Planning division reviews privately initiated, discretionary projects, specifically the review for compliance and conformance with Federal, State, and Local ordinances and policies including the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Community plans. The Project Planning Division is responsible for managing all aspects of new development projects in the County, including new affordable and market housing, renewable energy projects like solar and battery storage, and commercial and mixed-use projects.
  
  In processing projects, the Project Planning Division engages with the public, management, stakeholders, and consultants and gives presentations to appointed and elected officials, including the Board of Supervisors.

• Long Range Planning: The Long Range Planning (LRP) division plays a vital role in maintaining long range land use documents, developing programs, and formulating policies in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. As per the Board of Supervisors' directives, LRP is dedicated to modernizing regulations and removing barriers to development while fostering sustainable growth and development that not only respects the environment and ensures public safety, but also prioritizes the well-being and unique needs of the County’s 26 unincorporated communities.
  
  Central to LRP's mission are outreach and community engagement. The division actively strives for excellence in public engagement by championing principles of accessibility, inclusivity, integrity, and equity. LRP projects can be complex and controversial due to the broad impact to residents and other stakeholders. To ensure flexibility and seamless integration of planning efforts, the division is organized into five interdisciplinary sections that work collaboratively:
  Housing & Transportation, General Plan & Community Plans, Sustainable Land Use, Operations & Regulations, and Planning Services. Through this cohesive approach, the Long Range Planning division has emerged as a pioneer in employing innovative strategies driven by transparent and inclusive public engagement.

Positions in this job class are located at the County Operations Center, a modern 44-acre regional complex in Kearney Mesa. The Operations Center includes 18 structures and houses 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center and onsite employee wellness classes.

This recruitment is conducted to establish a six-month eligible list to fill immediate vacancies in the County's Planning & Development Services. This eligible list may also be used to fill additional vacancies with other divisions and other LUEG departments, including Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

Work Location:

The selected candidates may be assigned a hybrid schedule consisting of teleworking or working remotely; and working at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa.

The ideal candidate for Land Use/Environmental Planning Manager will…