We're looking for a highly motivated, highly skilled, innovative, enthusiastic, and collaborative professional to take on the role of Senior Planner. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, producing results in innovative planning projects, both current and advanced within the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. The Planning Division is a tight-knit team focused on creating and implementing innovative planning policies and projects to address community goals and needs. Mountain View is known for its innovative approaches in creating Precise Plans to encourage smart growth, sustainability and complete community principles. Current work efforts in progress include updating the Historic Preservation Ordinance; preparing a comprehensive update to the Downtown Precise Plan; creating a new Precise Plan for the Moffett Boulevard area; implementing programs and initiatives contained in the City's certified 2023-2031 Housing Element; as well as a variety of complex current planning projects that will provide opportunities for professional growth to prepare staff for future career advancement.

The Senior Planner position receives direction from a higher-level managerial position and may exercise supervision over other professional or technical staff. If you are looking to make a community-wide impact in a key planning role, this position is for you!

What You Will Do:

• Manage highly-complex development projects including master plans, mixed-use, commercial, and residential.
• Research and prepare simple to complex reports and documents including advanced planning policy topics such as General Plan amendments, updating the City's precise plans, and rezoning requests.
• Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards.
• Perform site visits relating to new development applications, building construction, and code enforcement issues.
• Make presentations to the City Council, Environmental Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, developers, community groups, and outside agencies.
• Supervise the work of Planning interns and other Planning staff as needed.

The Essentials:

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning/design or economic development/redevelopment.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a closely related field.

Bonus Points:

• Housing Element implementation/long range planning experience.
• Experience on development projects requiring legislative changes.
• Experience presenting to City Council and leading outreach meetings.
• A Master's degree in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a closely related field.
• A member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

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