Planning Manager

American Planning Association; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Madera, California, is seeking an innovative Planning Manager to lead a team of planning professionals, oversee development activities through entitlement, and guide major projects including downtown revitalization and the Transit Station Specific Plan.

The candidate will shape a pro-development, collaborative community, with opportunities to influence growth and improve service delivery. Requires planning experience and California regulations knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in city/regional planning or related field.
• At least 3 years of Senior Planner–level experience in city or county government.
• Knowledge of California planning regulations.
• AICP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a planning team.
• Oversee development activities and entitlement processes.
• Implement improvements to efficiency and customer service.
• Advance major residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.
• Support downtown revitalization and the Madera Transit Station Specific Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Entitlements knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in city/regional planning or related field

Job description

City of Madera, California

Planning Manager Salary: $124,783.54 to $159,259.57 The City offers a comprehensive benefits package. First Screening: November 20, 2026 | Open Until Filled

Help Shape the Future of a Growing, Pro-Development Community!

The City of Madera, California, is seeking an innovative, results-driven Planning Manager to join its leadership team during an exciting period of growth and development. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to make a lasting impact in a progressive, business-friendly community that values collaboration, innovation, and getting things done.

The Planning Manager will lead and mentor a talented team of planning professionals while overseeing development activities, guiding projects through the entitlement process, and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and customer service. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing major residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, including the City's downtown revitalization efforts and the Madera Transit Station Specific Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in city/regional planning or a related field.
• Three years of experience as a Senior Planner or higher in city or county government.
• Knowledge of California planning regulations.
• AICP certification is preferred but not required.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a community where growth is encouraged, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your leadership can help shape the City's future.

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/flng City of Madera website: https://www.madera.gov

The City of Madera is an equal opportunity employer.