About Livermore
The City of Livermore, with a population of 91,000+ residents, is located in Alameda County, approximately forty miles east of San Francisco, and adjacent to the San Joaquin Valley. Livermore’s heritage includes historic vineyards and a tradition of ranching and agriculture. Today, our City continues to expand its wine-making industry and celebrate our annual rodeo. Livermore is home to two world-renowned national laboratories, nineteen wineries, a general aviation airport, and three golf courses.
Livermore’s local and regional economy is strong and diverse. Our inclusion within the Northern aspect of the Silicon Valley and other major Northern California market and employment centers, enables us to benefit from business development and expansion, while preserving the quality of life that originally brought people to Livermore.
The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
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Apply online at livermoreca.gov/jobs by 5 PM on Monday, June 23rd, 2025.
Under general supervision, the Senior Planner performs a variety of professional planning responsibilities and tasks associated with the coordination and implementation of highly complex planning projects; performs a variety of duties relating to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of technical land use, environmental, zoning, and other City planning data; and performs other duties as required.
Ideal Candidate
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics:
- A demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures of City planning; state and local laws, statutes, codes and ordinances related to planning, zoning and environmental analysis
- Values and possesses high ethical and professional standards.
- Develops creative and workable solutions using sound judgment within established guidelines
- Exercises appropriate independent judgment especially with respect to technical problem solving, resource allocations, project prioritization, and project delivery methods
- Recognizes motivational needs of individuals and is able to establish and promote a positive working environment
- Has outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Provides quality customer service in a professional and courteous manner
- Understands Council priorities and community concerns and is able to factor these in decision making
Experience, Education and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- Experience: Four years of experience in professional land use planning and/or regulation.
- Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in planning, architecture, geography, landscape architecture, public administration or closely related field. A master’s degree in planning may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
- Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.
- License: May require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City of Livermore.
- Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, attend evening and occasional weekend meetings, and travel out of town to attend workshops, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours.
- Special Requirements: Essential duties may require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; go off site to perform a field inspections or site reviews; read fine print, maps, and blueprints; use a calculator and a computer keyboard; converse by telephone, in person, and to large groups and be clearly understood; and safely lift and maneuver blueprints, plans, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.