Planning Manager (20527330)

Planning Manager
Annual Salary: $140,364 - $189,491 plus excellent benefits

Apply by August 18, 2024 (11:59 p.m.)

Interviews will take place during the week of September 2, 2024.

The Town of Los Gatos is accepting applications for the Planning Manager position in the Community Development Department. 

The Planning Manager reports to the Director of Community Development and is responsible for the direct supervision of long-range and current planning activities and functions to guide the physical growth, development, and preservation of the Town of Los Gatos. The Planning Manager supervises a team of four employees, including professional, technical and clerical staff.  The Planning Manager serves as staff liaison to the Planning Commission, and attends Town Council and community meetings. The position may serve as department head in the absence of the Community Development Director. The Planning Manager is an exempt, at-will position. Click here to view the job description.

The Ideal Candidate
The Town is looking for a Planning Manager with strong management skills, visionary leadership, a passion for community engagement, and commitment to providing exceptional customer service. The new Planning Manager will have a broad knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to community development operations and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills while demonstrating tact and diplomacy.

About the Department
The Community Development Department is comprised of Planning and Building Divisions. The Department works collaboratively with elected and appointed officials, other Departments, and the community to guide the physical growth of the Town and maintain the character and vitality of the community. The services provided by the Department include current and advanced planning; affordable housing; code compliance; building permits and inspections; and other land use services. In coordination with the Town Manager’s Office, the Department also supports the Town’s Economic Vitality Program.

About the Town
The Town of Los Gatos is a general law city operating under the Council/Manager form of government. The Town Manager and Town Attorney are appointed and directly report to the Town Council. The Town’s 150 full- and part-time employees are organized into the following departments: Parks & Public Works, Community Development, Police, Library; and Administrative Services. The Town’s fiscal year 2024/2025 General Fund budget is $56.9 million.  

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Administration, Architecture, or Urban Design from an accredited college or university; and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible significant professional planning experience, including experience supervising Planning staff involved with the General Plan, Zoning, or Development Services. 
• Valid Class C California drivers license. 
• Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, or Urban Design; AICP Certification and/or Historic Preservation experience are desirable.