Senior Planner

Senior Planner (Salary: $5,900 - $ 7,529 annually)
Superior benefits; 3% @ 60 retirement; 4/10 work schedule

The City of Carson, population approximately 98,000, is located in the South Bay section of Los Angeles County. Carson's strategic position and proximity to the West Coast's two major ports, as well its intersection by four freeways, makes it a major gateway to the Pacific Rim. Current and future development activities recognize the need to balance land uses, revitalize brownfields, encourage mixed use development and address sustainable design.

The Senior Planner will be responsible for managing complex development projects, community plans and advanced planning programs. The Senior Planner will assist with consensus building for redevelopment efforts, housing policies, community revitalization efforts and long range planning. The City is seeking an experienced planner who sees the big picture and incorporates economic development, housing, transportation and planning issues into projects.

A bachelor’s degree and four years of full time, paid professional experience in planning or related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. This recruitment will remain open until the need of the City are met and is subject to closure without notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application immediately. Interested candidates must submit a completed city employment application. For further information regarding this outstanding career opportunity call: (310) 952-1736 or visit the city website at http://ci.carson.ca.us/content/hr/hrjobs.asp.