Job Description
The City of Morgan Hill is hiring a Senior Planner to lead professional activities within the Development Offerings Department. You’ll serve as project manager for present planning, long-range planning, unique studies, and environmental evaluate.
This role is perfect for experienced planners who wish to shape community expansion in a collaborative environment. The role is located at Metro Hall/DSC, 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $135,372 - $177,924 per year.
Qualification
You must have substantial background in land use planning, including project management and environmental examine. A bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field is usually called for, with a master's degree preferred.
- Experience in current planning, long-range planning, and environmental review.
- Ability to run complex planning projects from inception to completion.
- Insight of California land employ laws, CEQA, and municipal planning procedures.
- Robust analytical, writing, and public presentation abilities.
- Expertise with zoning codes, general plans, and development regulations.
- Aptitude to work collaboratively with developers, community groups, and town workforce.
- AICP certification or capacity to obtain within one year is desirable.
- Legitimate California driver's license.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee existing planning projects such as subdivisions, site blueprints, and conditional apply permits.
- Lead long-range planning efforts such as general scheme updates and particular schemes.
- Carry out environmental review under CEQA, covering getting ready initial studies and EIRs.
- Provide technical assistance to the public, developers, and city boards.
- Prepare staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions for Planning Commission and Metro Council.
- Organize with other town departments and external agencies on planning matters.
- Oversee or mentor junior planning staff as assigned.
- Represent the metro at community meetings and public hearings.
Conditions & Requirements
- Full-time position with occasional evening or weekend function for meetings.
- Must pass a background inspect and pre-employment physical.
- CalPERS retirement membership: 2.5% @ 55 for Classic participants, 2% @ 62 for PEPRA participants.
- Probationary period of 12 months.
- May need travel within the town for site inspections.
Benefits
- CalPERS retirement with 2.5% @ 55 (Classic) or 2% @ 62 (PEPRA).
- Finish health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick depart, and holidays.
- Expert development openings and tuition reimbursement.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Submission assess and screening for minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental questionnaire evaluation.
- Oral meeting (may cover a useful exercise).
- Reference and background check.
- Last picking by the hiring department.
Required Documents
- Wrapped up online submission.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Resume (optional but recommended).
- Include letter (optional).
- Proof of education (transcripts or degree) if needed.
How to Apply
- To put in, stop by the City of Morgan Hill's profession portal on the formal application portal. Produce or to your candidate account. Finalize the online submission and supplemental questions. Attach any required documents such as resume or span letter. Submit your submission before the cutoff of August 14, 2026. Make sure all info is precise and wrap up.
Additional Information
- The City of Morgan Hill is an matching opportunity employer.
- Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to register.
- This role isn’t eligible for remote work; it is onsite at City Hall.
- The pay variety is $135,372 - $177,924 per year, set on know-how.
- For questions, contact the Human References department at (408) 310-4600.
- The role posting may close prompt if sufficient submissions are received.
About Company
The City of Morgan Hill is a vibrant community in Santa Clara County, known for its quality of life and strong area economy. The Development Solutions Department supervises planning, building, housing, and economic development to handbook responsible rise.
Operating here means contributing to a staff that values innovation, client offering, and skilled increase. City of Morgan Hill is named as the hiring organization for the Senior Planner post.
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