Job Information
Job Category
Environmental, Land Use, Transportation, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Yuba City
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
Are you dedicated to a career in planning and looking for an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic team? The City of Yuba City is offering an excellent career opportunity in planning to be hired at the Associate or Senior Planner level! Associate Planner- The Associate Planner is responsible for performing difficult and complex professional planning work. This position falls within the First Level Manager bargaining unit and may exercise supervision over the work of subordinate personnel. Some key duties of the position include:- Supervising and participating in the conduct of complex planning studies.
- Preparing research studies of land use and environmental impact.
- Conducting investigations and making recommendations on matters relating to planning, zoning, and subdivision maps.
- Coordinating and participating in the review of processing of various plans and applications for subdivision, housing and commercial development projects.
- Reviewing and processing variances, land use permits and zoning amendments.
- Reviewing building plans for compliance with zoning codes.
- Coordinating and participating in the review and processing of various plans and applications for subdivision, housing and commercial development projects.
- Coordinating the review of projects with other City departments, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers as well as serving as staff liaison to the Planning Commission, ad hoc planning committees and City Council subcommittees.
- Preparing staff reports with recommendations and presenting findings to the Planning Commission and City Council.
- Preparing land use and environmental impact studies in conformance with state and federal laws as well as CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), Subdivision Map Act, planning law and LAFCo (Local Agency Formation Commission).
- Assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget including performing budget and expenditure review and making recommendations.
- Overseeing consultants in preparation of environmental studies, Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Specific Plans, etc., including the development and negotiation of complex contracts and their on-going administration.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Associate Planner: Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University. An emphasis in Planning, Community Development, Urban Design, or a related field is preferred. Experience: At least two (2) years of recent, increasingly responsible, full-time professional planning experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the potential to perform the required duties of the class. An employee in this class is expected to obtain a Land Use and Environmental Planning Certification or have equivalent education within 3 years from the date of appointment. Senior Planner: Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Planning, Community Development, Urban Design or a related field; or possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a land use & environmental certification or equivalent. Experience: At least three (3) years of recent, increasingly responsible, full-time professional planning experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Licenses and/or Certificates Required: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified based on all application materials submitted will be invited to the next step in the selection process.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$79,428.00 - $111,036.00 Annually
Other Benefits
Why Choose City of Yuba City? Vacation Accrual: Two weeks per year. Administrative Leave: Available to Mid-Manager employees only. 80-hour leave bank per calendar year. Paid Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: $50,000 for First Level Manager employees and $100,000 for Mid-Manager employees. $2,000 for dependents paid by the City. Tuition Reimbursement: $5,000 for tuition and $150 for books each fiscal year. Deferred Compensation: The City contributes $50 per month for First Level Manager employees and $100 per month for Mid-Manager employees paid by the City to employee account. Bilingual Pay: 1.4% of base rate of pay. CalPERS RetirementApplication Deadline
06/22/2026
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Government Agency
Job Location
Location Address
1201 Civic Center Blvd.
Yuba City, California
95993
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Aricka Espinoza
Phone Number
(530) 822-4610
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yubacity/jobs/5357808/associate-senior-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs