Planning Manager I​/II

Be Part of Something Amazing! The Ventura County Resource Management Agency/Planning Division is seeking a Planning Manager to manage the Residential Permit Section.

The Planning Manager position serves under the direction of the Planning Director and/or Assistant Planning Director, depending on which section is assigned as manager: policy programs (4 sections) or permitting programs (4 sections). The current position is to manage the Residential Permit Section, but all planning managers can serve in any section based upon the annual operational needs of the Division as determined by the Planning Director.

A GIS Story map with more information about the Planning Division for potential job candidates can be viewed: HERE

The Planning Manager assists in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of various activities within the Planning Divisions of the Resource Management Agency (RMA);and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with expertise in planning principles and practice, exceptional communication skills, and proven success managing, mentoring, and motivating professional staff. Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability implementing Zoning Ordinance regulations, General Plan policies, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Individuals who are certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and hold a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, or a related field from an accredited university are highly desired.

This series is characterized by the responsibility to plan, organize, and supervise the activities of a section within the RMA Planning Division.

Manager, RMAServices I-Planning is the entry-level management job class within the RMA Planning Division. Manager, RMAServices II-Planning is the intermediate level. Incumbents are distinguished from Deputy Director-RMA series in that the latter is responsible for managing an entire major division of the Agency.

Manager-RMA Services I-Planning -$4,200.48 – $5,880.67 (Biweekly)

Manager-RMA Services II-Planning -$4,589.49 – $6,425.91(Biweekly)

Manager- RMA Services I/II-Planning are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation. Incumbents in this classification are eligible for benefits at the MB3 level.

OPENING DATE: 12/19/2025
CLOSING DATE: 2/13/2026

• Manages the section’s daily activities including consultant services; supervises,hires, trains, counsels, and evaluates assigned staff; and recommends or imposes management or disciplinary action.
• Administers, reviews, and evaluates daily activities of the Planning Division Section (e.g.: Conditional Use Permits, Planned Development Permits, etc.) for processing cases consistent with land use regulations, both coastal and non-coastal areas of the county, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance reporting.
• Provides management-level expertise, input, and decision-making for ministerial and discretionary projects and permits including coordination and oversight of consultant services.
• Manages work assignments and monitors planner case management activities for section planners.
• Functions as a member of the Planning Division Management Team to propose, evaluate, and develop policies and procedures for the Division and the County.
• Serves on a standing committee of managers who meet and review new development projects and policies related to Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and operations within the Planning Division.
• May represent the Planning Director or Assistant Planning Director at meetings or public hearings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Manager- RMA Services I-Planning:
Extensive experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge,skills and abilities may be obtained by completion of…