Planning Manager

Planning Manager

The City of San Jacinto is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead a high-performing department and help guide one of Southern California's fastest-growing communities through its next phase of growth and implementation. The Planning Manager serves as a key member of the City's leadership team and plays a central role in guiding both current and long-range planning initiatives.

The Planning Manager is a division manager within the Community Development Department who exercises full responsibility for planning, organizing and directing the work activities of the Planning Division staff; reviews and processes complex projects; and plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of planning staff within the Planning Division.

Salary: $68.7250 - $92.0982 hourly ($142,948.02 - $191,564.26 annually)

Typical Qualifications: The following combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is essential. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning or a closely related field, and five years of professional planning experience, including two years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
• Or, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning or a closely related field, and seven years of professional planning experience.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record. Possession of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate, highly desired.

Expected Hours of Work/Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (4x10 work week). Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: 10-20% travel is expected for this position.

Projected Recruitment Timeline: Due to high volume of calls, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Please refer to the following timeline and if you have additional questions, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Initial Screening: October 12, 2026

Notice of Selection or Non-Selection: October 29, 2026

Screening Notice: Applications listing duties copied directly from this job posting or job descriptions without contextualizing personal experience will not advance in the process. Original documentation of your skills is required to evaluate candidacy. Applications with responses such as 'See Resume' will be considered incomplete and will not advance in the process.

City of San Jacinto provides a comprehensive benefit program. Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance coverage up to $3,000.00/mo for employees and eligible dependents. Rates are age-based
• Dental and Vision Insurance – City pay month premium for employees and eligible dependents
• HRA Medical Reimbursement – City reimburse employees for eligible expenses up to $2,000.00 per fiscal year. If hospitalized, employees are eligible for an additional $2,000.00 per fiscal year
• Life Insurance – City pay up to $150,000.00 based on annual salary
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment – City pay up to $150,000.00 based on annual salary
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Vacation Leave – 120 hours accrued annually
• Sick Leave – 96 hours accrued annually
• Management Leave - 75 hours accrued annually
• City contribution to a 401(a) plan up to 2% of employee annual salary.
• 13 paid holidays (11 holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for job related degree or course up to $7,500.00 per fiscal year. Tuition pool may be used for Student Loan Reimbursements of up to $250.00 per month.