JOB DESCRIPTION

Closing Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

THE JOB:

Under direction in the Policy Section, conduct planning studies and analyses; may serve as a project leader or specialist; and perform other work as required. Planner II is the journey level in the planner series. Incumbents independently perform professional planning assignments with limited supervision. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and be interested in working in a position that requires a significant amount of interaction with individuals at the Planning Department's public counter.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

One year of demonstrated professional planning experience equivalent to a Planner I at Santa Cruz County.

OR

Possession of a Master of Arts Degree in planning, architecture or a closely related field from an accredited college or university certified by AICP or AIA. A degree program that includes an internship in a public planning agency is highly desirable.