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Job Description
Definition
The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley”. Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world’s premier computer and semiconductor producers.
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The ideal candidate should possess the combination of experience and skills necessary to complete complex and challenging projects while providing leadership in support of the Planning Director and Principal Planner. Strong project management and analytical skills are highly desired. The Senior Planner will have the opportunity to process major transit-oriented, mixed-use development entitlements and support various long-range planning efforts.
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Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:- Analyze and coordinate the preparation of reports and recommendations on zoning matters, design review, housing ordinance interpretations and modifications, variances, subdivisions, and environmental review activities.
- Review and direct the preparation of special planning, zoning, and environmental studies.
- Administer consultant contracts.
- Represent the Planning function and the City as a whole and make presentations al City Council, Planning Commission, and other public meetings, as required.
- Coordinate planning and housing activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
- May assist in the preparation and administration of the planning functions budget.
- Perform specialized and complex aspects of professional planning.
- May be called upon to act as the Planning Manager when the Planning Manager is unavailable.
- Administer processes related to the General Plan, zoning, housing, subdivision, and sign ordinances.
- Oversee the maintenance of detailed socio-economic data and relevant statistics; coordinate and participate in the computerization of planning statistics and records.
- May be required to set-up and supervise the establishment of new systems to create Planning efficiencies.
- May supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical staff.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EXPERIENCE- Five years of professional experience in the field of planning with exposure to the various specialties within the field including: current, long range, environmental, housing, and transportation. Some exposure to management of staff and/or major programs.
EDUCATION- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, housing, or a closely related field.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercise direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date/Time: 6/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Milpitas
Show moreLocated at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.
Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.
The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
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