JOB DESCRIPTION

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Planner. There is currently one position available in the Development Services Department - Planning Division.

Examples of Duties

The Senior Planner performs a variety of professional planning functions supporting the City's development review process, long range planning, zoning ordinances updates, capital improvement projects and environmental review; confers with the general public and private contractors regarding development projects; conducts field investigations and compiles data for the preparation of reports, maps, charts and other graphic materials; prepares and presents reports to the Planning Commission and City Council; supervises the preparation of Planning Commission packets and agendas; supervises and coordinates census projects; supervises filing of development applications; conducts investigations and research involved in studies of land use, population trends, community design, transportation and environmental concerns; assists in the identification of the City's long range planning needs; prepares strategy plans for residential and commercial revitalization; participates on assigned boards and commissions and prepares related reports; serves as liaison to the community regarding long range planning, development projects; provides assistance to the public regarding renovation of historical buildings; reviews and prepares environmental impact reports, negative declarations and exemptions for private and public development projects; ensures conformance with applicable coastal and environmental laws and regulations; prepares applications and processes Resource Agency Permits; interviews, hires and supervises consultant teams in the preparation of environmental impact reports and technical documents; conducts field visits of project sites and environmentally sensitive areas; reviews and comments on environmental documents for projects in surrounding areas that may affect the City; assists in the preparation of grant applications involving City projects and plans; performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience and Training

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional land use planning experience.

Training: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in community development, planning, business administration or a related field.

Position Closes: 10/24/25 - 4PM

Apply directly on the City of Oceanside's Employment Opportunities Page

BENEFITS

Benefits are available on the City of Oceanside's Employment Opportunities Page, withing the Job Announcement, under Benefits Tab.