Principal Planner

Principal Planner  Salary $138,403.20 - $194,875.20 Annually Location Moreno Valley, CA Job Type Professional Administrative Management Job Number 2025-00036 Department Community Development Department Division CD - Planning Opening Date 09/08/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions Description The Community Development Department, Planning Division, invites you to apply to be the next Principal Planner! Apply Early! *This position is designated as Exempt and is not subject to overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).* 1st review of applications is planned for Friday, October 24, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. THE POSITION Under direction, acts as project manager for complex mixed-use and residential development projects that require coordination among multiple City divisions and departments, along with other public agencies and private entities. Assists with special projects within the division and performs related duties as assigned. Find additional information in the Principal Planner job description. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for the Principal Planner position will be an experienced professional with a strong background in managing high-profile, mixed-use, and residential development projects. They will possess excellent project management and collaboration skills, enabling them to effectively collaborate with Departments and City Stakeholders. This proactive leader will be committed to community enhancement and diversity, ensuring alignment with the City’s policies and a focus on improving the quality of life for residents. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Principal Planner is responsible for serving as the key City project manager for multiple high-profile and large mixed-use and residential development projects. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating project activities and operations with other City departments and divisions, as well as external agencies/enterprises. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with division special projects as assigned. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guide­lines. Principal Planner is distinguished from Planning Division Manager/Planning Official in that an incumbent in the latter class is responsible for planning, managing, organizing, directing, and integrating all the City’s planning programs, services, and staff. ABOUT THE PLANNING DIVISION The Planning Division recommends and implements land use policies, processes land use applications, and prepares and processes updates and revisions to the General Plan, Municipal Code, Landscape guidelines, and Design guidelines. This division provides staff support to the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Environmental and Historical Preservation Board, and the Development Review Team. For more information about the Planning Division, please click here. ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Community Development Department (CDD) provides a variety of development, business, and property owner services. CDD administers development review and project entitlement activities, performs long-range planning, and maintains the City’s General Plan. The department also performs building plan review, issues various permits, and performs inspections for new and altered projects. CDD manages a comprehensive community enhancement program that includes nuisance abatement and parking control among a host of other services. The department oversees the full-service operations for Animal Services, including animal care, adoption, and public safety. For more information about the Community Development Department, please click here. THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Employer City of Moreno Valley Address 14177 Frederick St. Moreno Valley, California, 92553 Phone 951-413-3045 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moval

Salary : $138,403 - $194,875