Senior Urban Planner

CSG Consultants, Inc.

. Manage policy planning projects and programs within Planning departments, under the general direction of the Principal Planner, Senior Principal Planner, and/or Director.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeIrvine • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage policy planning projects and programs within Planning departments, under the general direction of the Principal Planner, Senior Principal Planner, and/or Director.
Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing land use entitlement applications for a California Public Agency.
Evaluate complex land development proposals (Pre-Applications, General Plan amendments, Text Amendments, Re-zonings, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Annexations, land subdivisions and other development requests.)
Ability to be flexible and adapt to varying work environments such as working directly at a client site, from an assigned office location, able to work remotely, and/or from other locations as necessary.
Gather, analyze, and present data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports and presents findings and recommendations before the approving body (Planning Commission, City Council, Board of Supervisors and other bodies) at public hearings.
Plan, manage, and participate in the preparation of advanced planning projects.
Coordinate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, manage environmental consultants, and review CEQA documentation, including mitigation monitoring or reporting program requirements associated with current and advanced planning projects.
Plan and participate in meetings of various civic, business and community organizations.
May lead a team on a planning initiative as assigned.
May represent the Planning Department at the Architectural Committee, Historical and Landmarks Commission, and other planning advisory committees as needed.
Act as a company representative while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
Customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, natural resources, or social science.
5-10 years of professional planning experience managing projects and working on larger or more complex planning issues.
A Master’s degree in planning may be substituted for one year of the required professional planning experience.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Possession of license, registration, or certification in a related field, such as American Planning Association (APA) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), is desirable.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program*
401(k) program with a company match*
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program*

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Hard Skills & Tools

land use entitlement applicationsland development proposalsCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliancemitigation monitoringproject managementdata analysisreport preparationpublic presentationsadvanced planning projectsenvironmental documentation review

Soft Skills

flexibilityadaptabilitydiscretionindependent judgmentteam leadershipcommunicationcollaborationpresentation skillsorganizational skillsclient relations

Certifications

American Planning Association (APA)American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)valid Class 'C' California driver's license