Planning Manager Jobs

THE POSITION
This recruitment is being handled by Teri Black & Co., LLC. To apply please visit tbcrecruiting.com .
Ventura is just 30 miles south of Santa Barbara and 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles. A spectacular shoreline , a beautiful historic Downtown , and a variety of arts , culture , and entertainment options make Ventura a popular destination. Reporting to the Community Development Director or Assistant Director and supported by a team of nine (9) planners, Ventura's Planning Manager will have the opportunity to play a vital role in large development projects and department initiatives.
This working manager will join a talented team to provide the City's current and long-range planning needs. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative urban planning professional who embraces innovative planning strategies, including form-based codes, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Competitive candidates will offer a combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and five years of professional planning experience with at least two years of administrative/supervisory responsibility for a major planning function. Master's degree preferred.
Salary is $124,790 - $167,219 (potential additional COLA in FY 23-24) supplemented by attractive benefits. Placement within range DOQE. Closes: Sunday, June 25, 2023 .
For additional information and to apply, visit the following link Planning Manager .
Position Qualifications
A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, business, economics, architecture, environmental studies, public administration, engineering or a related field and five years of professional planning experience with at least two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility for a major planning function. A Master's degree is preferred.
License : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license.
Certificate : American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desirable.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
To apply for this new opportunity, please apply online at tbcrecruiting.com .
Contact Tina White, Senior Recruiter at 619-948-1786 or [email protected] , if you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City's Adopted FY 2022/2023 Budget totals approximately $398.3 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2022-23 Adopted Budget.
CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura's impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Closing Date/Time: 6/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific