Principal Planner
The City of Ventura is hiring! We are accepting applications for the position of
Principal Planner. Come join our team as we align our workforce to better serve our community together – they're counting on us.
The Principal Planner is a leader with a passion for mentoring, collaboration, and community. This key role is responsible for supervising staff in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department and performing professional work in development review, updating the general plan and other land use policy programs, environmental analysis, or community housing and economic development programs.
The ideal candidate will value innovative approaches to public service, thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a thorough understanding or desire for a leadership role in a Planning Division. The candidate has a systems approach for organizational management and modeling the way through effective coaching, training, and accountability within the Division. The ideal candidate is results-oriented with a proven track record to reach solutions, and working collaboratively with the development community, stakeholders, and the public. This person is a skilled facilitator and communicator who can represent the City before governing committees, commissions, and councils. The ideal candidate possesses excellent people skills and is committed to "permit streamlining" and providing superior customer service.