Job Information
Job Category
Land Use, Rural Planning, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Half Moon Bay
Position Level
Supervisory
Job Description
*PLEASE APPLY THROUGH CALOPPS AT https://www.calopps.org/half-moon-bay/job-20743809 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 holds a supervisory role. 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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.Required Skills / Experience / Education
*PLEASE APPLY THROUGH CALOPPS AT https://www.calopps.org/half-moon-bay/job-20743809 The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, team-oriented planning professional who thrives in a small-town coastal community setting. They will have: Strong knowledge of CEQA, the California Coastal Act, Subdivision Map Act, and other state/federal planning regulations. Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Skills in project management, public engagement, and staff supervision. Ability to balance current and long-range planning work while providing excellent customer service. Clear and effective communication skills, both written and oral. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban/regional planning, landscape architecture, environmental studies, or a closely related field. Experience: Four (4) years of professional planning experience. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
Yes
Salary Range
$123,228.00 - $149,772.00
Other Benefits
Retirement: PERS Classic employee receives 2% at 55; single highest year and PEPRA employee receives 2% at 62, with highest 3 years. Classic employees pay 7% employee contribution and PEPRA employees pay half the normal costs (currently 6.5%). The City of Half Moon Bay does not participate in Social Security, except the required Medicare. Health Insurance: Employee can choose from medical plans provided through CalPERS. Dental and Vision Insurance is available through MetLife. The City provides an allowance of $1,900 per month, which can be used for medical premiums. Any unused portion may be taken as additional compensation. Dental and Vision premiums are paid by the employer up to family coverage. Other Insurance: The City provides long-term disability coverage equal to 2/3 of monthly salary to a maximum of $6,000/mo. Life Insurance: City provides coverage equal to 1 X annual base salary. Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year. Vacation: Accrual of 12 days annually for the first four years; increasingly periodically thereafter to 23 days annually after 21 years. Administrative Leave: 12 days per year. Sick Leave: Accrual at the rate of 12 days per year. Education Incentive: $1,500 annually for eligible expenses upon approval. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in ICMA or CalPERS 457 plans are available.Application Deadline
07/10/2026
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
501 Main Street
City of Half Moon Bay, California
94019
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Mary Huerta
Phone Number
(650) 726-8273
Website
https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/317/Employment-Opportunities