Senior Planner

The Position

OPEN EXAMINATION - ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD

This classification is scheduled to receive a 4% salary increase effective July 1, 2026.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be utilized by other divisions or departments within the City.

Job Description: In addition to the responsibilities of the Planner, this mid-management position performs complex professional and technical planning duties. The Senior Planner has broad expertise in professional planning issues and varying job assignments.

Classification Code: 2136

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Community Development or above.

Common Responsibilities:

In the City of Glendale, all positions are responsible for excellent performance in the following areas:

Skills and Abilities

Customer Service

Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.

Ethics

Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance

Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.

Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.

Safety

Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

Teamwork

Foster a teamwork environment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Communications

Give and receive direction in English.

Communicate effectively in English , both orally and in writing.

Equipment

Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.

Cyber Security

Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Sustainability/Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Economics, Public Administration or a closely related field is required.

Experience:

Six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a public planning agency or a private firm with direct experience on public planning, environmental, historic, transportation or urban design/architectural issues are required.

A Master's Degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Public Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
Professional experience in Long Range Planning is highly desirable.

Transportation:

California Class C Driver’s License is required.

Click here to view the complete class specification outlining all job duties and requirements:

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting and in the field.

Work is primarily performed Monday to Friday during regular office hours.

Evening work may be required.

Series:

Planning Assistant - 3176

Planning Associate - 3177

Planner - 2587

Senior Planner - 2136

Principal Planner 2112

Experience gained in this position may serve to meet the minimum requirements to become a Principal Planner.

Specifications detailing differences in this series can be found at City of Glendale website under Class Specifications.

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another.
Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy .

Selection Process

ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight: 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.

Candidates must pass the exam with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.

Closing Date/Time: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

City of Glendale

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