Housing Planner
Town of Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
Experience Level: Mid-Level
AICP Certification: AICP Not required
Salary: Assistant ($74,336 - $86,053) and Associate ($81,376 to $94,215)
The Town of Fairfax, California, a small town nestled in the hills of western Marin County, is seeking a planner at the Assistant or Associate level (depending on experience) with a specialization in housing to become a part of our dynamic team. Our Planning and Building Department is responsible for both near-term and long-range planning, building and code enforcement initiatives to ensure Fairfax grows mindfully, maintaining its charm while responding to growth in a measured and responsible way. This position will help implement housing programs to meet the Town’s housing needs, both now and in the future. As an assistant or associate planner you will work closely with our Planning and Building Services Director as a subject matter expert on a variety of complex housing planning projects in a variety of areas such as housing need, housing development, and housing policies. This position will also represent the Town in local, regional and state housing data collection and discussions. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a wide range of planning opportunities, projects, and programs and to become part of a team that has enduring value in a community.
While this position will be the Town’s subject matter expert on housing issues and primarily responsible for implement housing related programs, this position may also perform work in town planning, including current and long-range planning and described in in the full description see the full job description and other information regarding employment with the Town of Fairfax at: https://www.townoffairfax.org/jobs
This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Posted November 17, 2023, 12:08 PM PST
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