Senior Planner *Supplemental Questionnaire Required*

Apple Valley; Apple Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Apple Valley is seeking a Senior Planner to administer activities in zoning, redevelopment, housing, and advanced planning under general supervision. You will provide accurate information and guidance to the public, the Town Council, and the Planning Commission on land use matters.

A Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field and five years of professional planning experience are required; California driver's license and ability to attend evenings meetings are also

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, or related field.
• Five years of professional planning experience in planning, zoning, and related community development.
• California driver’s license with satisfactory driving record (+ automobile insurance).
• Must be available to attend Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.
• Experience in Land Use Planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer activities in zoning, redevelopment, housing, and advanced planning.
• Provide accurate information and guidance to the public, Town Council, and Planning Commission on land use matters.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

Public engagement

Attend Planning Commission meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning / related field

Job description

Pay Rate:

$7,592.11 - $10,727.45 Monthly

Job Type:

Full-time, Exempt

Posted Date:

08/07/2026 8:15 am

Department:

Planning

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Senior Planner administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, redevelopment, housing, and advanced planning. Provides accurate and concise information and guidance to the public, Town Council, and Planning Commission concerning land use matters.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, or related field AND five (5) years of professional experience in planning, zoning, and related community development; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The ideal candidate may also have some experience in Land Use Planning through working in local government or the private sector.

• Valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.
• Must be available to attend Planning Commission and Town Council meetings.

This recruitment will remain open until filled, with an expected first applicant review on Friday, August 21st, 2026.

*You can expect to be contacted by phone OR email regarding this position. Email communications will be sent from [e-mail], and phone calls will come from our main line at [phone]. To ensure you receive our communications, please add the Town of Apple Valley to your contacts and check your junk or spam folder regularly, as our emails may occasionally be filtered there.*

A completed supplemental questionnaire is required in addition to the application package. Please refer to the link below for the supplemental prompt and further instructions. Once completed, you can submit your supplemental questionnaire as an attachment when applying, or you can email it to [e-mail]. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire are considered incomplete and will be rejected.

https://applevalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senior-planner-supplemental.pdf