Principal Planner (Housing and Grants)

Nonprofithousing; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Principal Planner at the County of Marin CDA will oversee countywide housing and planning efforts, working with cities and towns to lead the Housing Working Group and major affordable housing initiatives.

They supervise staff and consultants, provide in-depth technical analysis, and represent the department at meetings before City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, and other public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee countywide housing and planning efforts, coordinating with cities and towns to lead the Housing Working Group and large affordable housing initiatives.
• Supervise staff and consultants; provide in-depth technical research, analysis, and policy recommendations; represent the department at meetings and hearings before City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, and other agencies.

Job description

County of Marin Community Development Agency (CDA)

Position Overview:

Under direction from the Deputy Director of Housing and Grants, the Principal Planner will oversee several Countywide housing and planning efforts which involve a high degree of sensitivity, technical expertise, and communication skills as well as oversight of other staff and consultants. These efforts include working with the cities and towns to lead the Housing Working Group, community members and stakeholders on major initiatives, such as supporting complex affordable housing developments and implementing housing element programs.

The Principal Planner supervises and evaluates the work of staff engaged in housing and planning activities and provides in depth technical expertise in their assigned program area. They conduct research, analysis, and conflict resolution on projects and issues having a high degree of complexity and public interest; makes recommendations for changes in housing policies and procedures; and regularly represents the department at meetings and hearings before City Councils, Board of Supervisors, various public agencies, collaboratives, community organizations, and interest groups.