Senior Planner Job Stockton area,California USA,Government

Senior Planner

Recruitment #0426-RE2004-AC

Approximate Salary $8,884 - $10,799/month

Opening Date 4/22/2026 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Employment Type

Full-Time

Analyst Heidi Sharp

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:

All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background
:
Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
TYPICAL DUTIES

Supervises the activities of staff in a Planning Division section; assigns, trains, directs and evaluates and coordinates the work of subordinates; helps select staff as needed; assists with disciplinary action when appropriate.
Assists the Department's management team; confere with peers and superiors to keep fully informed of new legislation, regulations, and other developments; helps develop Division goals and objectives; recommends and implements policies and procedures as needed.
Prepares a variety of reports including complex planning reports; supervises and participates in the preparation of ordinance changes, regulatory amendments, environmental impact reports, and other complex planning documents.
Participates in difficult planning projects; helps review, analyze and make recommendations regarding development projects.
Assists in the development, organization and implementation of community participation programs as well as the preparation/implementation of planning programs.
Supervises the collection, synthesis, analysis and reporting of data; supervises and performs research assignments; may prepare complex graphic displays and/or illustrations.
May meet and consult with other governmental agencies, private organizations, and others as necessary to address issues of common interest.
Supervises and participates in the process of assisting the public with the interpretation of zoning and planning regulations; helps investigate and resolve complaints.
Participates in staff meetings as required; may attend Planning Commission meetings, Board of Supervisors hearings and other meetings/conferences as assigned; may make presentations as assigned.
Performs special projects as assigned; may assist with budget preparation and other administrative activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Two years as an Associate Planner in San Joaquin County service.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in urban or regional planning, public administration, geography, architecture, architectural engineering, landscape architecture, economics, ecology or a related field.

Experience:

Four years of progressively responsible experience in urban or regional planning. Substitution: A Master’s Degree in urban or regional planning may substitute for one year of the qualifying experience.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles and practices of public administration and supervision; principles, practices, methods and techniques of urban and regional planning; current laws and regulations pertaining to zoning, environmental issues, land development and the county planning process; principles and practices of economics, sociology, architecture and legal procedure as they relate to modern urban and regional planning; methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation;

research methods and analysis.

ABILITY

Plan, assign, train, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; supervise and implement a comprehensive planning program; analyze and summarize statistical/technical data and prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports; identify and help address a wide variety of interests in the development of land use policy; interpret and apply laws and…