Supervising Planner

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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

The Supervising Planner is the first-line supervisory class in the professional planning series. The incumbent supervises activities of staff in the preparation of plans, policy proposals, zoning code enforcement and items for public hearings. The Supervising Planner will assess needs and prepare and administer work schedules for planning projects, customer service needs, public counter operations, and zoning code compliance. These responsibilities will include a challenging and diverse array of current and long-range planning activities. The Supervising Planner is expected to carry a caseload of complex entitlements and/or long-range projects in addition to their supervisory responsibilities.

One (1) vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or a related field; and

Four years of experience as a professional planner within a planning agency, one year of which included progressively responsible lead experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in conducting environmental assessments with certification in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Practice or Environmental Analysis; OR, experience in the entitlement process and planning review; OR, experience in leading long-range planning projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of the following:

APPLICATION REVIEW- Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the Oral Examination. The selection will be based upon those applications which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination which may evaluate each candidate's knowledge of terminology, techniques and practices of modern urban planning, zoning codes, regulations and ordinances; ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of professional and technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships; or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Supervising Planner. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Oral Exam date is tentatively scheduled for week of October 12, 2026.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.