Principal Planner

City of Dublin

Dublin, CA

Experience Level: Senior

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Are you a visionary urban planning professional eager to make a lasting impact on a vibrant community? The City of Dublin is seeking a dynamic Principal Planner to lead complex and diverse projects that will shape the city's future. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee critical planning initiatives, manage comprehensive research studies, and guide a team of dedicated staff. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping planning policy, evaluating development proposals, implementing the General Plan, and ensuring adherence to zoning regulations. If you're passionate about fostering sustainable growth and enhancing community development, join us in driving Dublin's evolution as a thriving and forward-thinking city. 

Ideal Candidate:

An ideal candidate for the Principal Planner position with the City of Dublin will possess extensive experience in urban planning, policy and development, demonstrating a strong ability to manage complex projects and lead a team of professionals. They will have a proven track record of implementing and evaluating policies related to planning and housing and improving development review processes while ensuring efficiency and compliance with city regulations. Proficiency in research, analyzing alternatives and providing recommendations on that comply with City planning initiatives, applicable development codes and state statues, along with in-depth knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its application in municipal planning. The candidate should exhibit exceptional skills in preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and studies to various stakeholders, including the City Council and Planning Commission. Strong leadership capabilities are crucial, as the role involves supervising and providing technical guidance to staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for effective collaboration with developers, consultants, the public, and other agencies. A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment is highly valued. Educational qualifications include a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, with a master's degree preferred.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dublinca/jobs/4908990/principal-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Posted April 18, 2025, 1:48 PM PDT


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