Director of Planning

Under administrative direction from the Deputy City Manager, plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the Planning Department; coordinating assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Deputy City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical and cleri- cal staff.

  • Salary: Determined by the candidate’s qualifications, including applicable experience and education.

  • Cell Phone Allowance: $1,020/year

  • Auto Allowance: $7,200/year

  • Longevity Pay: Payable after 10 years of service

  • Personal Leave Accrual (Vacation & Sick Leave): 224-312

  • hours/year (depending on years of service)

  • Administrative Leave: 80 hours/year

  • Holidays: 11 City-observed holidays, and an additional three (3) Floating Holidays

  • Work Schedule: 4/10 work week (Monday – Thursday)

  • Retirement: Enrollment in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)*

    • Classic CalPERS Member: 2% @ 55, 7% employee contribution

    • New CalPERS Member: 2% @ 62, 6.25% employee contribution

  • *Member contribution subject to change

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance): Up to $2,549/month towards the purchase of medical, dental, vision, group life, and short and long term disability insurance

  • Fringe Benefits: All fringe benefits which are proportionate to those provided to Management/Confidential Unit employees