Associate Planner I/II

Associate Planner I/II

City of Santa Cruz

$46.77 – $66.32 Hourly

$8,107.00 – $11,496.00 Monthly

$97,284.00 – $137,952.00 Annually

The City of Santa Cruz is recruiting for an Associate Planner I/II to manage the stormwater development review, conduct inspections, and lead environmental compliance and watershed protection initiatives. This position oversees the City’s Clean River, Beaches and Ocean Fund (Measure E) Oversight Committee, serves as the lead for the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and administers consultant contracts and public education programs. The Associate Planner I/II works collaboratively with City staff, developers, regulatory agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders to implement programs and projects that protect water quality and enhance the City’s waterways. To view the minimum qualifications for this position, as well as the full job description, and to apply, please visit: https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Jobs.

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 13 paid holidays per year.

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. 

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Jobs.

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA  95060

(831) 420-5040

[email protected]

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