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Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.
Pay & Benefits
Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer:
Pay (Salary DOQ):
About the Opportunity
The City of Ventura is seeking a Senior Planner to join the Community Development Department. Under general direction, the Senior Planner leads and coordinates the day-to-day activities of a unit or program and performs advanced professional planning work in areas such as current and advance planning, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, affordable housing, CDBG/HOME grant administration, and economic development. Depending on the assignment, the Senior Planner may lead programs or major initiatives involving land use planning, community and federal grant programs, economic development, or other departmental priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
Minimum Qualifications – Required
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Architecture, Public Administration, Affordable Housing or closely related field, (a master's degree in a related area is desirable); AND four years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience, including at least two years professional experience in assigned specialty with some lead responsibility.
Certificate: AICP certification is desirable.
License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver license may be required.
About the Department
The Community Development Department is responsible for guiding the City’s growth in a way that is safe, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. The department oversees planning and zoning, permit services, building and safety, code enforcement, housing, and redevelopment activities. Through these functions, Community Development ensures that new development and improvements to existing properties comply with City policies, zoning regulations, and building and safety standards.
Working collaboratively across divisions and with City leadership, commissions, and the public, the department supports economic vitality, protects neighborhood quality, advances affordable housing initiatives, and promotes long-term planning goals. Community Development plays a key role in shaping the built environment while balancing regulatory requirements, public safety, and community values.
How to Apply & Selection Process
***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***
Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email, so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.
Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Selection Process Timeline:
While the eligibility list for this classification may be used to fill other regular vacancies at the discretion of the City, this recruitment is specifically intended to fill the Senior Planner position within the Community Development Department. Candidates selected from the eligibility list will be considered for assignment to this department based on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Learn more about the Senior Planner position by reviewing the job description here.
Additional Information
To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.
Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov
(805) 654-7802
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
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