What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR PLANNER position at City of San Marcos?
- City staff is in the process of initiating a comprehensive update to the San Marcos Creek Specific Plan (SMCSP). The SMCSP parallels San Marcos Boulevard and encompasses the San Marcos Creek. The area will provide additional housing, shopping and recreational opportunities for the region.
- The City is processing a number of entitlements within the University District Specific Plan (UDSP) Area. The UDSP was adopted in 2009 with the intent of creating a vibrant, urban, and pedestrian friendly downtown area centrally located within San Marcos adjacent to Cal State University San Marcos.
- The City is currently processing several entitlements throughout the City including a number of infill developments for higher density housing, and various civic, commercial and industrial discretionary permits.
- The Planning Division is also implementing various Sustainability focused initiatives to implement its Climate Action Plan.
Public Service
Serving the public is paramount to all that we do at City of San Marcos. We are driven to serve the more than 95,000 residents who count on us every day. Our Senior Planner must be responsive, tactful, collaborative, and accountable to our community and customers. This includes working with our residents and other stakeholder groups to deliver projects that make positive impact.
The Right Perks
- Earn a competitive salary.
- Our 9/80 work week means you'll have every other Friday off.
- Eligible for the City's remote work policy after successful completion of probationary period.
- Generous health benefits for you and your family (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%, including family plans). Benefits effective the first of the month after hire date.
- Ample time off: 14 paid holidays, 96 hours of sick leave and beginning at 80 hours of vacation leave annually.
- Family focused benefits - 4 weeks of city paid maternity / paternity leave for new parents welcoming a new family member and 1 week of city paid grandparent leave for employees expanding their extended family.
- Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, New members 2% @ 62), and Social Security.
- Enhance your career by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program - up to $1,500 per fiscal year which can also be used towards student loan repayment.
Application period closes: 4:00pm, April 2nd, 2025
Second Interview: April 22nd, 2025
Class Specifications | SENIOR PLANNER | Class Spec Details
Education/Training:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, community development, geography, public administration, regional planning, or a closely related field is preferred. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. However, equivalent experience, certification, licensure and/or education from an accredited college or university will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible professional land development or planning experience at a level comparable to an Associate Planner within a local government including project management experience.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.
Salary : $94,173 - $122,875
