Hybrid Senior Planning and Development Manager

City-of-Santee,-C; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santee seeks an experienced planning professional to assist in directing the Planning Division within the Planning and Building Department. You will provide technical direction, supervise staff, and manage current and advanced planning projects, including land use, zoning, and budget processes.

The role supports development of ordinances, General Plan updates, and public engagement, with hybrid/remote work up to 2 days per week at the Director's discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field; five years of professional planning experience; master's degree and AICP desirable.
• Recent experience defined as relevant experience obtained within the last ten years.
• Experience in directing, coordinating and administering planning operations; supervising staff and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs workload and operations of the Planning Division.
• Manages the development and execution of ordinances, Municipal Code changes and General Plan updates.
• Interfaces with developers, architects, engineers and others in long-range and current planning.
• Supervises review and management of planning projects, including land use, project processing and budgets.
• Represent City in community and at public/professional meetings, including City Council.
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests.
• selects, trains and evaluates assigned staff.
• Conducts studies related to social, economic and physical development, and zoning enforcement.
• Assists in preparation and management of department budget and policies.

Skills

Planning leadership

Public administration

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, Urban Design or a closely related field

Master's degree in Planning, Public Administration or related field

AICP certification (desirable)

Job description

City of Santee seeks an experienced planning professional to assist in directing the Planning Division within the Planning and Building Department. You will provide technical direction, supervise staff, and manage current and advanced planning projects, including land use, zoning, and budget processes.

The role supports development of ordinances, General Plan updates, and public engagement, with hybrid/remote work up to 2 days per week at the Director's discretion.