Lead Planner: Long-Range & Zoning Specialist

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fresno is seeking a Supervising Planner to lead a team in the Planning and Development Department. The role focuses on managing staff, overseeing current and long-range planning projects, and ensuring timely preparation of plans and policy proposals for public hearings.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field, at least four years of professional planning experience with one year in a lead capacity, and readiness to engage with CEQA processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Four years of professional planning experience, with at least one year in a lead role.
• Ability to manage staff, schedules, and provide customer service at public counters.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate planning activities for current and long-range projects.
• Prepare and administer work schedules for planning staff and ensure timely delivery of plans and proposals.
• Oversee public hearings preparations, zoning code compliance, and coordination with other departments.

Skills

CEQA knowledge

Lead experience

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Job description

City of Fresno is seeking a Supervising Planner to lead a team in the Planning and Development Department. The role focuses on managing staff, overseeing current and long-range planning projects, and ensuring timely preparation of plans and policy proposals for public hearings.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field, at least four years of professional planning experience with one year in a lead capacity, and readiness to engage with CEQA processes