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After you submit your job posting through the above form, consider browsing the APA Los Angeles resume book for potential hires. The resume book allows job-seeking planners to showcase their work histories and professional skills to prospective employers. If you would like to request access to the resume book, please contact [email protected].

Senior Planner

City of Riverside / Riverside, CA
Posted on: June 21, 2018

Application Deadline: 

Job Description

Senior Planner
$70,488.00 to $94,428.00 Annually

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Planner to fill one (1) vacancy in the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for this Department for up to six (6) months.

The Community and Economic Development Department is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to perform advanced-level professional planning work in the Advanced Planning & Strategic Initiatives Team.  The Senior Planner will be responsible for managing complex development projects and supervising the work of subordinate professional, para-professional, and technical staff in a fast-paced environment.  The ideal candidate will be a skilled project manager with a proven ability to foster effective working relationships with members of the community, city personnel, and local/regional agencies.  Excellent customer service skills in communicating and providing technical assistance is critical.

**This position is eligible to receive merit based pay of up to 15% above the posted salary range based on documented outstanding performance and at the discretion of the City Manager.**

Required Experience / Skills / Education

QUALIFICATIONS:
Option I

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning or a closely related field.

Experience: Three years of professional planning experience.

Option II

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning or a closely related field.

Experience: Four years of professional planning experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

  • Professional experience in Planning working for a municipality.
  • Experience presenting to Planning Commission(s) and City Council.
  • AICP Certification from the American Planning Association

Application Instructions

For further information about the position and to apply on-line, please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofriversideca.  EOE

 

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