Planning Manager (20589645)

Job Description:

Planning Manager (20589645)

Description

The City of Foster City is inviting applications for a Planning Manager to join its team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in public service to its community. The Community Development Department is committed to planning, maintaining and enhancing the quality of life and health & safety in keeping with the vision and mission of the City Council, the goals and policies of the General Plan, city ordinances and regulations and community values that uphold the City’s heritage and identity as a Master Planned Community.

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, geography, architecture, or a closely related field.

Experience : Five (5) years of professional experience in municipal planning with emphasis on current and advance planning.

To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Planning Manager Flyer" below.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Community Development Department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change) :
Oral Panel Interview: April 2025 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: April 2025 TBD

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster%20City_Planning%20Manager%20Flyer.pdf

Special Instructions

Please make sure to attach an updated resume and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Your application will be considered incomplete if you fail to attach a resume or complete the supplemental questionnaire.

Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2025 at 5pm

Salary:

$160,554.12-$195,154.80 Annually