Are you a professional planner with public sector experience who would like to work in a progressive and sustainable community? Would you like to work with a small team of collaborative, friendly, and goal-oriented individuals in a relaxed and casual workplace? Well, here’s your chance! Apply today to be the Planning Manager for the City of Sand City!
Sand City is a unique coastal community that encompasses approximately 320 land acres of which 1½ miles is coastal frontage along the Monterey Bay. A window to the beautiful Monterey coast, Sand City is an artistic haven by the sea and home to a variety of artists and tradespeople such as glassblowers, coffee roasters, metal and autobody workers. The City has a clear vision of its future as a progressive, sustainable community that encourages the kind of economic and mixed-use development that enables businesses to grow and the City’s housing supply to increase, while also maintaining a friendly, walkable community.
The City Manager is seeking an individual with a strong professional planning background and experience in community planning who is able to independently juggle multiple tasks from the management of the day-to-day activities of the Planning Department to working as a team member to advance the City’s longer-term Community Development goals. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental studies, or a related field, five years of professional planning experience, including project management and public agency work, two years of supervisory experience, and experience working in a planning-related role in California. A Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
The annual salary range is $114,502 - $146,137 with a robust benefit plan that includes enrollment in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan, generous contributions to health insurance, $300/month deferred compensation matching, gym membership reimbursement, and a generous leave program.
Please submit your compelling cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
Resumes acknowledged within two business days. Call Roberta Greathouse toll-free (866) 912-1919 or by cell (831) 998-3194 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.
The filing deadline is May 29, 2025.
Posted May 1, 2025, 12:36 PM PDT
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