Senior Planner

City of Richmond

Richmond, CA

Experience Level: Senior

AICP Certification: AICP Preferred

Salary: $90,194.40 - $109,072.80 Annually

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The City of Richmond’s Community Development Department is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to help coordinate the City's planning programs and serve as the project manager for complex development projects and long-range planning activities requiring coordination among multiple City divisions/departments, other public agencies, community-based organizations, and private entities. It is anticipated that this position will ultimately staff the City’s Design Review Board or the Historic Preservation Commission; therefore, the City is looking for a candidate with experience in architecture, urban design, CEQA, or historic preservation.

The ideal candidate for this position is:

  • A clear, strategic thinker with strong project management skills;
  • Passionate about striving to improve the Richmond community;
  • Collaborative with co-workers and stakeholders;
  • Adept at managing multiple priorities in order to meet targeted deadlines;
  • Reliable and flexible in a fast-paced work environment;
  • A professional with great public speaking skills; and
  • Someone who enjoys analyzing and resolving complex challenges.

For more information, the job announcement is available at:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/richmondca/jobs/3796443/senior-p….

Posted March 3, 2023, 8:36 AM PST


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