Regional Planner

The Association of Bay Area Governments is a Council of Governments and regional planning agency for the 101 cities and nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit www.abag.ca.gov.

The Regional Planner performs a wide variety of professional and technical planning assignments. These programs address comprehensive land use as well as issues such as “smart or focused growth” in priority development areas, transit-oriented development, housing supply and affordability, land conservation, and environmental sustainability.

Duties include serving as county coordinator for FOCUS Priority Development and Priority Conservation Areas; gathering and tabulating data; conducting basic research, writing reports and presenting information; reviewing policies and legislation; drafting policy recommendations; representing the Association at various meetings; maintaining communication with related agencies, stakeholders and the public; providing staff support related to station Area Planning Grants

Successful candidate should possess desire to work as part of a team and have the ability to take initiative and exercise good judgment. Qualifications include knowledge of principles and practices of local and regional planning and development as well as transit-oriented and infill development; working knowledge of CEQA; excellent written and verbal communication skills; creative problem-solving; good organization and documentation skills; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with agency partners. Familiarity with GIS and Access desirable.

Requires Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Urban Planning or a related field and minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field is highly desirable.

To view the complete job description or obtain the required application, go to www.abag.ca.gov/jobs.html. Submit cover letter, resume, and application to ABAG HR 08-19, P.O. Box 2050, Oakland, CA 94604-2050. Position is open until filled. Qualified disabled individuals are protected against discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer