PLANNING MANAGER
and PRINCIPAL PLANNER
An amazing
opportunity to not
only build your
career, but to leave
your legacy
Imagine coming to work where you’re not only doin
for the future. On your plate will be the challenges and o
high speed rail systems will converge in a multi-modal tra
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas … a
diverse population that desires housing with bustling reta
and long-term aerospace opportunities that attract the
The City of Palmdale is that community. It’s a place where you can bring
your experiences to new, uncharted heights as Planning Manager or
Principal Planner. This is an opportunity for you to not only build your
career, but to leave your legacy.
Planning Manager and Principal Planner
Because of all that is coming to Palmdale, these positions are unlike any
other in California. The right candidates should be familiar with transitoriented development, CEQA, NEPA, multi-modal planning, regional
planning and regionalism, have experience with agencies such as SCAG,
Los Angeles Metro and Caltrans, and knowledge of California Assembly
Bill 32 and Senate Bill 375. Great character, creativity and imagination
are essential to these positions.
What’s Coming
Over the next two decades and beyond, Palmdale will undergo a
remarkable transformation to become a city of tomorrow. As part of
the planning team, you will help create a dynamic new community and
shape our future. Among the many projects on the horizon are:
• High Speed Rail/Multimodal Transportation — The California High
Speed Rail project is underway, with a station planned to be operational
in Palmdale around 2022. It will connect with the Xpress West High
Speed Rail system from Las Vegas, making Palmdale the only city in
the nation with two high speed rail systems converging in one location.
ng a job, but actually helping create a lifestyle
opportunities of developing a community where two
ansportation center that will connect cities such as
a community with expectations of attracting a growing,
ail close by … a rapidly expanding medical industry …
e best and the brightest from across the nation.
Development of and connectivity with the Palmdale Regional Airport
and other local modes of transportation including the High Desert
Corridor, Metrolink and Antelope Valley Transit Authority will create new
and exciting opportunities for our future.
• Transit Oriented Development — This new multimodal transportation
dynamic is leading the way for Palmdale’s transformation. Grant
funded studies are underway for development of the downtown areas
surrounding the multi-modal station, which include land use/zoning,
housing, retail and restaurants, all with a focus on creating a destination
— a desirable place that would provide a wide range of opportunities for
existing and future residents and workers.
For details, please visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/projects/AveQ;
www.cityofpalmdale.org/TOD; and www.cityofpalmdale.org/projects/ATP.
• Housing/Business Development — Growth is coming to Palmdale.
Projections of 206,000 residents by 2040 means new housing
development is forthcoming. Several housing developments will be
underway, and the City’s Neighborhood Services Department will create
innovative affordable housing opportunities as well. Manufacturing
and business continue to grow as well as Palmdale’s newest economic
driver — health care. The future Oasis Wellness Village, located adjacent
to the acclaimed Palmdale Regional Medical Center, will merge medical
and commercial to create a regional continuum of care. For details,
please visit www.oasiswellnessvillage.com.
• General Plan — The City will need to update its
General Plan to accommodate the exciting growth
and changes that are on the way. Everything from
transportation to parks, and new regional highways
to a potential inland port near the airport requires a
fresh new vision for Palmdale.
Palmdale: Perfectly Positioned
Palmdale is currently a city of 154,000 residents
located 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles. We’re
perfectly positioned for an easy drive to world-class
beaches, skiing, fishing and entertainment.
But you’re going to want to stick around and enjoy
all our amenities. We have outstanding parks, an
amphitheater, a water park, opportunities for hiking,
biking, horseback riding and golfing, as well as the
region’s premier shopping and dining choices right in
our own backyard.
With all this and 300+ days of sunshine a year, you’ll
soon see why our motto is “a place to call home.”
Our Organization
We pride ourselves on being a great place to
work. Our mission is to provide a high level of
service to the City and our residents by attracting,
developing and retaining a diverse, well-qualified
and professional workforce that reflects the high
standards of the community we serve. We are
guided by a set of values that empower us to be
committed to service, grounded in integrity, to
cultivate greatness, nurture teamwork and master
the possibilities of what Palmdale can be.
To learn more about our values, please visit
www.cityofpalmdale.org/values.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
including 11 paid holidays, 4/10 work schedule,
administrative leave, sick leave, CalPERS retirement,
a wellness program, health, dental/vision, long-term
disability, a $50,000 life insurance policy and more.
Are you ready to leave your legacy?
To learn more and apply, please visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/jobs