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Salary Range: $7,959 - $10,667/month
Application Deadline: Monday, December 8, @ 9PM 

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Round 1 Interviews (in-person): December 16, 2025
Round 2 Interviews (in-person): December 17, 2025

The City of Mill Valley welcomes applications for Public Works Supervisor - Parks.

Under general direction, the Public Works Supervisor assigned to the Parks Division provides leadership and direction in maintaining and enhancing the City’s parks, landscapes, and athletic fields. This position plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of a dedicated crew of seven (7) full-time Maintenance Workers who help keep the City’s outdoor spaces safe, beautiful, and sustainable.

The Supervisor oversees the daily and seasonal maintenance of high-quality athletic fields, irrigation systems, and park facilities, ensuring they meet the needs of both recreational users and organized sports programs. This includes planning and managing turf renovation, field preparation, irrigation repair and upgrades, and plumbing maintenance throughout the City’s parks and landscaped areas.

Serving as the City Arborist, this individual plays a vital role in caring for public trees and vegetation, working closely with the Fire Department, community groups, and other departments to implement the City’s tree maintenance and vegetation management programs.

Other key responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining the City’s gateway areas, medians, demonstration gardens, and other high-visibility landscape features; ensuring the effective operation of irrigation and drainage systems; and supporting the preservation and enhancement of the City’s cherished Steps, Lanes, and Paths network.

As a working supervisor, this position combines hands-on technical knowledge with strong leadership and team-building skills. The Supervisor is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing staff; fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth; and ensuring high standards of performance and service within the Parks Division.

Essential Duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, assign and supervise the work of field crews and contractors engaged in parks, fields, golf course, landscapes, trees, steps, lanes and paths, and special projects work.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and material and the use of safe working methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Train, evaluate, and discipline assigned staff.
• Receive and respond to emergency calls and internal and external service requests.
• Administer Tree Management Plans, inspect and evaluate condition of City trees and direct work as needed.
• Monitor, inspect, and review work in progress and upon completion by City crews and contractors.
• Exercise control of annual Parks operating budget and assist in planning, preparation and administration of the annual budget.
• Order necessary authorized materials and recommend capital purchases.
• Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports.
• Assist/advise Parks and Recreation Commission and Tree Committee.
• Recommend Capital Improvement Projects.
• Oversee the construction of Capital Improvement Projects.
• Coordinate and manage volunteer projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

***The Job Description for this position is currently under review***

Join Our Team!

• Are you an experienced planning professional who enjoys turning community vision into practical results?

• Do you thrive in small, collaborative teams where your work directly shapes the character of a community?

If so, the Town of Los Altos Hills invites you to apply for the Associate Planner position.

Compensation and Recruitment Timeline
Salary: $110,222.00 – $148,797.00 annually

Final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant work experience, specific skills, and educational background. The Town’s salary ranges are divided into five steps, which represent incremental increases within the pay range. Employees typically start at a step that reflects their level of experience and performance. Each step corresponds to a specific salary amount and provides an opportunity for periodic increases based on satisfactory performance and time in position.
This recruitment is targeting individuals whose qualifications align with approximately Step 5 of the salary range.

Recruitment and Interview Process

Recruitment Opens: November 7, 2025 - 11:59 PM November 28, 2025

First Interviews: December 5, 2025 (Remote)

Second Interviews: December 15, 2025 (In-Person at Los Altos Hills Town Hall)

Target Offer Date: Early 2026

About the Role

The Town of Los Altos Hills is seeking an experienced, motivated, and community-oriented Associate Planner to join our small but dynamic Planning team. Under the supervision of the Director, the Associate Planner will work on a wide variety of current and long-range planning efforts. This is a mid-level professional planning role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys managing projects with autonomy while serving a unique, rural-residential community.

The Associate Planner conducts research and analysis related to the Town’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other land use regulations. This position also plays a key role in community engagement and customer service, preparing reports and presenting to citizen committees, the Planning Commission, and the Town Council on projects of moderate to considerable complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and makes recommendations on development proposals, including site development permits, variances, conditional development permits, conditional use permits, and lot line adjustments.
• Prepares staff reports and recommendations for the Planning Commission, City Council, and Site Development hearings; attends meetings and delivers presentations as needed.
• Conducts field investigations to assist with project evaluation.
• Coordinates plan reviews with internal departments (e.g., Building, Public Works), Town consultants, and other public agencies.
• Inspects development projects for compliance with approved plans and conditions of approval.
• Conducts research and analysis on planning topics such as land use trends, General Plan updates, Census data, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) participation.
• Evaluates and approves administrative-level development permits and checks building plans for consistency with Town codes and conditions.
• Interprets and explains planning and zoning regulations and land use principles to the public, architects, builders, and developers.
• Conducts site analysis meetings with design professionals and residents.
• Investigates zoning and code compliance complaints and conducts follow-up as necessary.
• Prepares informational handouts and public materials related to Town policies and development procedures.
• Evaluates projects for compliance with CEQA, the Subdivision Map Act, and applicable State planning and zoning laws.
• Prepares findings for CEQA exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and coordinates Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) as needed.
• Provides occasional training, technical support, and direction to interns, Assistant Planners, and consultants.
• Participates in interdepartmental coordination with the Public Works Manager, City Engineer, Finance Director, and Building Official.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Court Director of Finance. 

To view our online brochure, please click here.

Located in Redwood City, at the heart of Silicon Valley, the San Mateo Superior Court offers the best of both worlds—a mission-driven organization that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You will play a key role in shaping how justice is delivered in one of California’s most forward-thinking and community-centered courts.

Working as part of the court executive team, the Court Director of Finance (Director of Finance) will exercise managerial authority over the financial operations, oversee the budget, and look for ways to enhance the revenue of the Superior Court of California in San Mateo County.  In addition, the Director of Finance will develop, recommend, and implement departmental budgetary goals, policies, and objectives and will develop and implement dual (programmatic and cost center) budgetary, monitoring, and fiscal reporting systems to coordinate with the State budgetary and fiscal reporting systems. 

The Director of Finance will also coordinate financial activities with those of other local agencies and the State and will provide highly responsible and complex financial management support to the Court Executive Officer and related management staff.  Additionally, the Director of Finance will provide direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, supervisory, technical, and clerical personnel.

The successful candidate is a strategic, innovative, and collaborative financial leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment. You bring a passion for service, a forward-looking mindset, and the ability to lead through change.

You will demonstrate:

• Strategic vision and the ability to anticipate fiscal challenges and opportunities.
• A participatory leadership style that fosters engagement, respect, and innovation.
• A results-oriented, approachable demeanor with a sense of humor and humility.
• The ability to develop and persuasively communicate the Court Executive Officer’s fiscal management vision and effectively motivate others to achieve that vision.
• Skill as a consensus builder who is firm, fair, and responsive, and is a tactful leader with excellent group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated success implementing system improvements and automation initiatives to enhance financial efficiency and transparency.
• Skill in evaluating the operations of court divisions of various sizes, functions, and levels of complexity.
• Demonstrated success with automation and system upgrades.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, develop, and oversee fiscal management, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting functions for the Court.
• Provide strategic policy direction for all financial activities and ensure integration with State budgetary and reporting systems.
• Monitor and analyze State and local legislation affecting court operations and develop responsive fiscal strategies.
• Direct and evaluate staff responsible for fiscal and accounting functions, including training, motivation, and performance management.
• Plan the development and implementation of the overall Court budget in coordination with operational divisions, prepare budgetary administrative information, and participate in forecasting additional funding requirements for programs, staffing, facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee revenue collection, cost recovery, auditing, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statements, reports, and reimbursement claims.
• Oversee, prepare, and review the preparation of complex financial statements, reports, summaries, and reimbursement claims, and analyze and interpret financial information and statistical data for Court management, judicial officers, advisory committees, auditors, and related individuals and groups.
• Represent the Court administration in meetings with the State, judicial officers, County departments, other Superior Courts, and public and private organizations.
• Provide expert consultation to the Court Executive Officer and executive team on fiscal strategy, forecasting, and risk management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Current Opportunities and Challenges

The Court is in an exciting phase of innovation and modernization including strengthening systems, enhancing transparency, and preparing for long-term fiscal sustainability.
Key initiatives include:

• Implementing financial systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight.
• Expanding automation and data analytics to support executive decision-making.
• Aligning fiscal practices with evolving State funding models.
• Supporting capital project planning and long-term financial forecasting.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, auditing, economics, business, or public administration or a related discipline. A graduate degree in one of the above disciplines is preferred.
• Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of fiscal resource management in a public agency, at least two years of which were in an administrative or management capacity. Experience in a California Court setting is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Legislation, policies, and procedures related to budgeting and financial reporting for the California Superior Courts, including public agency fund accounting and third-party reimbursement and claims payment practices.
• Fiscal resource administration, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, auditing, and related practices.
• Understanding of California court fiscal structures, fund accounting, and State reporting.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities, including staff development and performance management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to foster innovation while maintaining compliance and stewardship of public funds.
• Strategic planning, process improvement, and fiscal policy development. Principles and practices of internal and external auditing.
• Techniques for communicating technical financial information to nontechnical operational staff.
• Manage effective financial systems, spreadsheets, and analytics tools.
• Methods for effectively communicating complex financial data to diverse audiences.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, review, and evaluate department-wide budgetary, fiscal reporting, and accounting operations for the Court.
• Coordinate and align local fiscal practices with State requirements.
• Analyze complex administrative and operational problems and implement effective solutions.
• Plan, oversee, train, motivate, review, and evaluate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical support staff.
• Interpret, evaluate, make complex decisions in accordance with, and explain complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor, analyze, and recommend policy and procedure modification in accordance with State and local legislation.
• Negotiate agreement among groups and individuals with differing objectives.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and analyses.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Total Rewards and Benefits

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent. We are proud to provide exceptional benefits that promote work-life balance, wellness, and financial security:

• Compensatory time accrued at 5 hours per bi-weekly pay period, which may be used for additional time off or eligible for yearly cashed out.
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
  • San Mateo County administers benefits for the Superior Court and offers a variety of plan options. Please visit the Benefits At-A-Glance page on the County’s website for a summary of available benefit packages.
• Wellness and professional development programs designed to support your personal and professional growth. Most opportunities are offered during work hours and at no cost to you.
• Participation in the federal Social Security system, providing valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
• CalPERS pension plan with optional deferred compensation programs for additional retirement savings.

• Generous leave programs including vacation, sick leave, and 14 paid holidays per year.
• Participation in Social Security and the CalPERS pension system, with optional deferred compensation programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Longevity pay.

Application / Examination
To apply, the following materials must be submitted using the County's online application system:

• County of San Mateo Employment Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position and including responses to these four supplemental questions/ subject areas:

Budget Management and Fiscal Oversight
Describe your experience preparing and managing budgets for a judicial government or similar organization. Include the approximate size of the budgets, total staffing, and your specific responsibilities for budget development, monitoring, and reporting. 

Revenue Forecasting and Long-Range Planning
Discuss your experience developing revenue projections and long-range financial forecasts. Include examples of how you used forecasting to guide strategic decision-making or ensure fiscal sustainability.

Contracts and Procurement Management
Describe your experience overseeing contracts, purchasing, and procurement functions. Include examples of how you ensured compliance with public sector regulations, maintained fiscal accountability, and improved procurement efficiency or vendor performance.

Innovation and Operational Efficiency
Provide examples of innovative strategies or process improvements you have implemented to increase efficiency, enhance revenue, or modernize financial or administrative operations. Describe the impact of these initiatives on your organization.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Recruitment Opens: November 7, 2025

Final Filing Date: December 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: December 3-4, 2025

Civil Service Panel Interview: December 16 and 17, 2025

The City Attorney’s Office seeks a collaborative public attorney with a proactive and service-oriented approach who is ready to put their expertise to use in a dynamic, fast-paced department. This position will work closely in partnership with the Community Development Department and the City Manager’s Economic Development Division, providing the selected individual opportunities to grow professionally through direct involvement in high-profile, multi-year projects that will have a positive, lasting impact on the community. Under the direction of the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney serves as a legal advisor, addresses complex legal issues, and works closely with assigned departments to advance projects while minimizing legal risk. They will be an exceptional problem-solver and critical thinker who can confidently analyze complex legal information and interpret grey areas. 

Please click on the links below to review the complete job brochure and apply for the position.

The City of Dixon is recruiting to fill a full-time position of a Maintenance Worker I/II in the Public Works Parks Division and to establish an Eligibility List for future use. 

Essential Job Functions When Assigned to Parks: Performs semi-skilled and skilled repair, maintenance and landscaping tasks involving City parks including irrigation system installation and maintenance; performs playground equipment inspection, maintenance and installation; performs graffiti removal; performs swimming pool maintenance; performs pesticide, herbicide and fungicide spraying; cleans and maintains park facilities, buildings and associated facilities. Positions operate equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, spray rigs, electric, air and hydraulic powered hand tools, hedge-shears, blowers, weed eaters, and chain saws.

Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series and positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience.

Maintenance Worker II: This is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed after the recruitment has closed and candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will continue in the recruitment process.

EXAM PROCESS: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience may participate in an interview process (weighted 100%). The most qualified candidates from this process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. Note: the examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Those selected will be subject to a pre-employment medical and Live Scan. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

Please do not reply to any emails coming from CalOpps during this process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.

 

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate! 

The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. 

The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma. 

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured. 

The Air District recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.

The Air District is accepting applications for the position of Legal Intern in the Legal Office. This is a temporary, exempt position, not to exceed 10-12 weeks in Summer 2026. There are two (2) vacancies. 

About the Division
The Legal Division provides a wide array of legal services to support the entire Air District, including prosecuting violations of air laws; advising on legal compliance with the Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, AB 617, and other federal, State and local laws; supporting rulemakings by developing regulatory language and advising on compliance with rulemaking requirements; supporting the permitting program; reviewing records under the Public Records Act; researching legal issues; and staying abreast of current legal developments in air quality throughout California and nationwide. The Division utilizes a variety of tools to resolve enforcement actions, such as abatement orders, civil enforcement, and coordinating with other enforcement agencies, like local district attorneys or the state Attorney General. For cases in environmental justice communities, Air District staff can directly engage with community members when determining the appropriate legal remedies, including high enough penalties to reach deterrence-based outcomes and ensure the community benefits from the related funds and measures to bring the facility into long-term compliance and prevent the potential recurrence of violations.

Definition
Under close supervision, the legal intern performs various work related to and in support of legal casework being undertaken by attorneys in the Legal Division. The intern gains practical work experience through assisting the Air District’s attorneys while following guidelines and procedures defined by the Legal Division.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a temporary training position for current law students and recent law school graduates. Interns will apply their legal education to work and gain practical experience assisting experienced attorneys on a variety of cases and projects. Through this work, interns will gain valuable environmental law and regulatory experience.

 

Examples of Duties for this Position

(Illustrative Only)

Conducts legal research and prepares legal memoranda for review by attorneys.

Assists attorneys in the preparation of enforcement cases, often involving a specialized body of law.

Assists attorneys in reviewing air quality regulations and policies.

Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions, evaluates their impacts on Air District operations, and recommends appropriate action.

Attends and takes notes at Air District departmental, board and committee meetings.

Maintains, organizes, and tracks accurate records and compiles reports of work performed.

Provides support for special projects as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Foster City is looking for a fast learner with some planning or building experience to fill the position of Building Permit Technician. This is an entry-level position that can serve as the first step in establishing a career in Planning or Building services. Foster City offers a unique experience to utilize customer service and people skills while deepening your technical knowledge in the building permit process. 

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree or completion of technical courses in building codes or inspection principles or techniques is desirable. ICBO Permit Technician Certification is highly desirable.

Experience: Two (2) years experience working in a building or planning department, with six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in computerized building permit applications processing. 

Licenses and Certifications

• ICBO Permit Technician Certification is required within the first full year of employment with the City in this position

To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Building Permit Technician Flyer" below. 

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Community Development Department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: Week of December 8 (exact date TBD) 
Department Interview: Week of December 15 (exact date TBD) 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. 

The City of Half Moon Bay Community Development Department invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Planner.  The Department is seeking an attentive and well-qualified Senior Planner Supervisor to join the Planning Division. The Senior Planner reviews and manages complex development projects through the entitlement process, oversees professional planning assignments, manages long-range planning studies, and incorporates meaningful community engagement into planning initiatives. At any given time, the Senior Planner may be interpreting zoning regulations, managing consultant work, preparing detailed project analyses, or advising the public on planning matters.

The Senior Planner reports to the Community Development Director and supervises more junior planners. Senior Planners may also serve as project manager for major private development proposals and City planning projects, serve as Deputy Zoning Administrator, and act as staff liaison to the Planning Commission.

• Manage a variety of complex planning projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.
• Apply policies and procedures of the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP), General Plan, and zoning regulations.
• Direct consultant services for CEQA and technical reviews.
• Conduct and present analyses of planning proposals; prepare staff reports and recommendations.
• Facilitate public engagement and represent the City at meetings, workshops, and hearings.
• Provide guidance to architects, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding development standards.
• Supervise and mentor planning staff in best practices and project review.
• Coordinate interdepartmental project review and collaborate with external agencies.
• Attend evening and weekend meetings as required.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 

• Opportunities to expand your skills and grow within our organization. 

• Collaborate with a variety of agencies and professional disciplines. 

• Enjoy a newly remodeled, modern office space designed for collaboration and productivity. Position equipped with a City-issued laptop, sit/stand desk, and other modern workplace tools.  

• Opportunity for hybrid flexibility: potential for one day per week telework after six months of employment.  

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Department is excited to announce a rewarding career opportunity for a motivated Associate Planner to join our dynamic team! If you are results-oriented, bring a positive attitude, thrive on creativity, and are passionate about making a difference through public service, this is the place for you.  .  

As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the community’s future by managing a variety of current and long-range planning projects.  Working under general supervision, you will:   

• Conduct professional Planning work involving land use, zoning, and community development.  

• Review, analyze, and process development applications of moderate to complex scope.  

• Prepare and present staff reports, plans, and recommendations to decision-making bodies. 

• Collaborate with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to promote thoughtful growth. 

• Contribute to long-range plans and projects that align with the City’s General Plan and vision.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage and process applications for development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals.  

• Facilitate in-person and virtual permit submittals.  

• Respond to phone and email inquiries. 

• Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public regarding applications, City policies, codes, and other plans.   

• Prepare clear and concise technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.  

• Exercise sound independent judgement.  

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.   

• Attend and present information to City Council, Planning Commission, Administrative Hearing Officer, and community meetings as assigned.  

• Plans, organizes and conducts research studies and prepares recommendations regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing and environmental needs, updates and analyzes demographic and other data required for the planning function, participates in the review, development or revision of the various of the General Plan, environmental impact reports, plans, ordinance and other policies and procedures.  

• Independently performs responsible and varied professional planning duties.  

• Provide sound recommendations based on detailed analysis and project evaluation.   

We’re looking for thoughtful urban planners to join the Planning Department and help us shape Lafayette’s future!

Are you excited about shaping communities and making a lasting impact? The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is looking for an experienced Assistant Planning Director to play a key role in maintaining our city’s charm while supporting thoughtful growth and development. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional in urban planning who has a proven track record for providing high level analysis, excellent customer service skills, and exceptional leadership. They will be able to demonstrate an interest in community development and a passion for working with residents and staff to make the City vital, safe and attractive. 

Located just 20 minutes from San Francisco via BART, Lafayette offers a vibrant downtown, scenic hillsides, and top-rated schools. Our residents value a small-town atmosphere with personalized service, and we need a dynamic planner to help guide the city's future.

This is a challenging job in a great city! Join a team of dedicated, energetic, and talented professionals in a city that truly values its employees. If you have a passion for urban planning, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to community development, we want to hear from you.

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.