Under direction, leads, oversees, reviews and performs complex professional land use and urban planning work including current and long range planning, implementation of the City’s General Plan, and coordination of special projects; drafts ordinances and resolutions; makes presentations to various groups; trains and supervises assigned staff; performs other related duties as required.

The Senior Planner is the advanced level class in the professional planning series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents in this position work independently in the research and analysis of planning issues, and preparation of planning reports, studies and recommendations. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Planning Director in that the latter is responsible for overall management of the Planning Division.

• Must possess four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in urban planning
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or a related field. A Master's degree in city or urban planning may be substituted for one year of experience
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.  Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.