Senior Planning Manager, City Development & Policy

City of Ukiah; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable Signing Bonus

Housing Incentive

Relocation Incentive

Vacation Bank / Sick Leave Transfer

Job summary

The City of Ukiah is seeking a Chief Planning Manager to lead the Planning Division under the Director of Community Development. You will organize, plan, coordinate, and manage planning activities, oversee the division budget, supervise staff, and coordinate major projects including land use and CEQA work.

You will supervise consultants, monitor workflows, and develop long-range planning strategies while guiding a team and interfacing with public officials and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, architecture, or a related field; and eight years of progressively responsible experience; and at least two of the eight years in a supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, coordinates and manages the Planning Division activities.
• Manages the Division budget and supervises junior planning staff.
• Coordinates major planning and development projects and land use/environmental planning.
• Performs complex administrative planning and CEQA work; handles sensitive and confidential matters.
• Supervises consultants and collaborates with City departments and civic leaders.

Skills

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Urban planning

CEQA

Zoning

Project management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning

Eight years progressively responsible experience

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

The City of Ukiah is seeking a Chief Planning Manager to lead the Planning Division under the Director of Community Development. You will organize, plan, coordinate, and manage planning activities, oversee the division budget, supervise staff, and coordinate major projects including land use and CEQA work.

You will supervise consultants, monitor workflows, and develop long-range planning strategies while guiding a team and interfacing with public officials and the community.