City of Thousand Oaks Seeks Senior Planner for Complex Urban Development Projects
The City of Thousand Oaks is actively recruiting a Senior Planner to manage intricate development reviews and long-range planning initiatives. This role is critical for guiding complex residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals through entitlement and public hearing processes. The Senior Planner will also contribute to broader planning efforts, including General Plan implementation, Specific Plan and Municipal Code updates, housing policy, downtown revitalization, and environmental reviews. The position demands strong project management skills, clear communication, and the ability to navigate technically complex and politically sensitive environments. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying various land use laws such as the General Plan, Specific Plan, Municipal Code, Subdivision Map Act, CEQA, and California housing legislation. The selected candidate will manage environmental reviews, prepare staff reports for decision-makers, and potentially provide technical ...