The City of Stockton is seeking to fill a Planning Manager position to oversee an Advanced
Planning Section in the Community Development Department. This position will be responsible
for the strategic implementation of a recently adopted General Plan Update that requires
further conformity compliance with the zoning map and ordinance. The ideal candidate has
supervisory experience in local government planning with strong technical and analytical skills,
effective oral and written communication competencies, and extensive knowledge and
expertise complying with the California Environmental Quality Act, California Subdivision Map
Act, and California Planning and Zoning Law. The successful candidate has extensive experience
developing, interpreting and applying General Plan policies, zoning ordinance and
environmental regulation.
Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course
work in City or regional planning, urban planning, or a closely related field; and five (5) years of
progressively responsible professional planning experience. A Master's degree in City, regional
or urban planning, public administration, or closely related field, may be substituted for one
year of the professional planning experience.