Job Information
Company Name
City of Fresno Planning & Development Department
Position Level
Supervisory
Job Description
Join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
The Supervising Planner is the first-line supervisory class in the professional planning series. The incumbent supervises activities of staff in the preparation of plans, policy proposals, zoning code enforcement and items for public hearings. The Supervising Planner will assess needs and prepare and administer work schedules for planning projects, customer service needs, public counter operations, and zoning code compliance. These responsibilities will include a challenging and diverse array of current and long-range planning activities. The Supervising Planner is expected to carry a caseload of complex entitlements and/or long-range projects in addition to their supervisory responsibilities.
One (1) vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
THE REQUIREMENTS
These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or a related field; and
Four years of experience as a professional planner within a planning agency, one year of which included progressively responsible lead experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
NOTE: If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in conducting environmental assessments with certification in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Practice or Environmental Analysis; OR, experience in the entitlement process and planning review; OR, experience in leading long-range planning projects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.
US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
Yes
Salary Range
$91,512.00 - $110,736.00 Annually
Other Benefits
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
ANNUAL LEAVE
15.5 – 20 hours per month based on years of service with cash out provisions.
LIFE INSURANCE
Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK
40 hours per fiscal year.
80 hours lifetime maximum.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions, for exempt employees only.
HOLIDAYS
10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.
LONG TERM DISABILITY
Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
BUS PASSES
Provided to Supervisors in FAX Operations.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
$100 per month upon approved certification
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)
Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Application Deadline
10/30/2026
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Local Government
Job Location
Location Address
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA, California
93721
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Jennifer Laird
Phone Number
(559) 621-8036
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityoffresno/jobs/5470826-0/supervising-planner-open-until-filled