City of Tracy
Visit our website to view the full job description and to apply. Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a seasoned planning professional with strong city planning and zoning knowledge, paired with the ability to think broadly about long-term community goals. They will thrive in Tracy’s fast-paced, high-growth environment and are energized by the wide range of exciting projects that come with a rapidly expanding city.
This individual is a collaborative team player who communicates effectively and builds productive working relationships. They bring a keen eye for detail, sound judgment, and the confidence to lead as a project manager on complex current and long-range planning efforts. Driven by problem-solving and motivated to make a meaningful difference, the ideal candidate combines experience, potential, and big-picture thinking to help shape Tracy’s future in thoughtful and innovative ways.
The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies in the department.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, administers complex current and advance planning activities, including serving as project manager for complex development applications and special projects; administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, advance planning, and environmental impact studies, protection, and compliance, as well as the capital improvement program (CIP); provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors, and the public; provides complex professional assistance to management staff, City Council, and the Planning Commission, and others in areas of expertise; oversees, reviews, and performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises direct or general supervision over assigned staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journey-level classification in the Planner series. Incumbents work under general supervision and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex planning functions with a primary emphasis on current and advance planning and environmental impact, protection, and compliance issues. Incumbents also provide lead direction to clerical, technical and professional level staff. Successful performance of the work requires a broad professional background as well as skill in coordinating assigned work with that of other City departments and public agencies. Responsibilities may include assisting with performing specified departmental day-to-day administrative functions.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or a related field and four (4) years of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to the class of Associate Planner with the City of Tracy.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.
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