Senior Long Range Planner

About the Position

The City of Redwood City, California, invites candidates to apply for the position of Senior Long Range Planner within the Community Development Department’s Planning Division. This position, which will be focused primarily on long range planning activities, is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to lead or participate in numerous long-range efforts underway including:

• Greater Downtown Area Plan, an update of the City’s vision for Downtown Redwood City and adjacent neighborhoods
• Update to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Development of objective design standards
• Implementation of the City’s Housing Element and related policy initiatives
• Research, tracking, and implementation of new State laws
• Development of policies and standards to address climate resilience in coordination with Engineering and Public Works Departments
• Regular maintenance and updates to City’s zoning code and General Plan

In addition to long range planning activities, this position will be assigned a limited number of current planning projects depending on Planning Division needs.

The position allows for a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote).
The annual salary range is $147,000-$176,000.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and skills in the following areas:

• Both physical planning and policy development;
• Project management of one or more significant long range policy/planning projects;
• Design and implementation of the community engagement process for one or more significant long range planning/policy projects;
• Working with and managing consultant and development teams;
• Post-entitlement processing of complex development projects;
• Excellent analytical skills and strength in synthesizing and summarizing complex information;
• Ability to translate regional and state policy into local regulations;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and experience managing and meeting multiple, overlapping project timelines and deadlines;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills and experience communicating complex planning concepts to diverse audiences;

Additionally the ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Can see the big picture while remaining detail-oriented;
• Is highly motived, self-directed, accountable, and demonstrates initiative and independent judgment;
• Is a team player with strong interpersonal skills who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public.

Application period closes on October 3, 2025.