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Planner - City of Palo Alto, CA

Planner 

City of Palo Alto
Professional Area: 
Transportation Planning
Experience: 
3-5 years
Phone: 
650-329-2376
Location: 
City of Palo AltoCA


The City of Palo Alto is seeking a Planner to join the Planning and Community Environment department’s long range planning team. This program is handling some of the more complex and challenging issues facing the community and is currently updating the city’s comprehensive plan and several other policy initiatives that will shape the community in the future. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in affordable housing and interest in building team strength by becoming an expert in the city’s local below market housing program.  The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, be well versed in land use planning and transportation principles and be confident in his/her abilities. Palo Alto is a community that expects accurate and detailed data analysis, vigorous debate, and unparalleled community engagement. Intrinsically motivated planners that thrive in a team environment and can manage a high volume of work; meet aggressive timelines; and, maintain the highest standard of customer service will be the most desired candidates.