Planning Manager

Reno, NV - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 112694 - 146515

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

Under general direction supervises a major program in a specific function of land use planning and development to include licensing and code compliance and performs the most difficult planning and development assignments; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position please see the Job Specification at THE POSITION
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with proven experience in land use planning and development who is ready to play a critical role in how our community develops over time. The current vacancy will lead and direct Washoe Countys long-range planning efforts including implementation of the Envision Washoe 2040 master plan.

To view the full job announcement brochure please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time progressively responsible professional planning experience AND a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in planning engineering architecture sustainability environmental sciences public administration or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License Or Certificate
A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Active certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Extensive land use planning experience in both current and long-range disciplines including ordinance development
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to tactfully and effectively navigate complex and difficult scenarios
Strong critical thinking skills able to identify and evaluate multiple possible options for implementing policy direction
Proven experience assessing and improving processes including finding creative solutions to problems
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing during challenging situations
A strong desire to serve the Washoe County community
Ability to effectively manage assess and train employees
Excellent listening and mediation skills
Strong administrative and organizational skills

Conditions of Employment

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Planning Managerposition.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1 2025 the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Submit the required application at: addition to the application the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered:
Compelling cover letter
Comprehensive CV/resume which includes how the applicant meets the Ideal Candidate criteria.
One letter of recommendation
Three professional references.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:

November 19 2025 through January 2 2026.
Applications Accepted.

Week of January 5 2026
The Screening Committee reviews candidate materials to identify top candidates with the most potential for success. Top candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Week of January 19 2026
First round of interviews

Week of February 2 2026
Second round of interviews

Week of February 9 2026
Backgrounds process

March 2 2026
Estimated Hire Date.

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: Alma Parel

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit hire train and promote into all job levels without regard to race religion or belief gender marital status or domestic partnership familial status national origin age mental or physical disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender expression or identity genetic information (GINA) veteran status political affiliation membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

Required Experience:

Manager

Position InformationUnder general direction supervises a major program in a specific function of land use planning and development to include licensing and code compliance and performs the most difficult planning and development assignments; and performs related work as required.This is an Open Comp...