Senior Planner

Job Description:

Senior Planner

Description

Position Information

The City of Brentwood is proud to announce an exciting career opportunity! We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and team-oriented professional to join our Community Development Department’s Planning Division as our next Senior Planner.

In this key role, you will work independently under the supervision of the Principal Planner - helping to shape the future growth and character of our community. The Senior Planner is expected to work effectively with City staff, applicants, outside agencies and organizations, and the general public to complete assignments, which could be associated with either long-range or current planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the processing of complex development applications and City-initiated projects, both long-range and current
• Provide assistance and information to the general public through regular shifts at the Permit Center
• Attend weekly Staff Review Board meetings to gather comments from other City departments on development applications
• Participate in activities supporting both long-range and current planning initiatives
• Coordinate and participate in preparing, evaluating, and analyzing environmental documents to ensure accuracy and provide appropriate feedback
• Plan, coordinate, and review work performed by consultants, including the preparation of required agreements
• Prepare and present staff reports to decision-making and/or advisory bodies, including the Design Review Subcommittee, the Land Use and Development Committee, the Planning Commission, and the City Council
• Represent the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, and the general public
• Stay current on principles, and best practices, of local land use planning

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience with local and/or regional planning agencies
• Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Commitment to public service and continuous improvement
• Enthusiasm for community engagement

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Brentwood’s future. If you are passionate about planning, community development, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the city’s vision.

For more information please see the job description here.

What We Offer:
The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees’ professional and personal growth.

• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
• Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 16 days per year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year; Personal Time Off - 80 hours per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions toward deferred compensation (457 plan)
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)
  
  

To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page .

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines - 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 from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in urban or regional planning.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:
A complete City of Brentwood Employment ApplicationResumeCover Letter

Late, incomplete application packets, hard copies of application materials, and faxes will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online before the deadline and all required documents uploaded with the application.

The examination process will consist of:

• Application Review - Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.
• Panel Board Interview - Those candidates identified as best qualified will be invited to a panel board interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of June 1, 2026.

Eligible List : All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.

The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview

Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$135,211.32 - $164,350.32 Annually