Annual Salary Range: $62,337.60 – $117,520.00
First Review of Applications: August 7, 2024
Expected Start Date: September 2024
Role
This position will contribute to the development and implementation of the Housing Acceleration Program (HAP) and regional planning projects and programs that support implementation of the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). This role will provide technical analysis and policy support for regional planning and implementation projects including housing, land use, transportation, and smart growth. This role primarily focuses on supporting the Housing Acceleration Program (HAP), Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) reform, Reconnecting Communities initiatives, and other sustainable planning efforts.
Depending on the experience of the candidate, this position will be filled at the I/II/Associate level.
Overview of the Sustainable Communities Division
The Sustainable Communities Division manages the development of the Regional Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and implementation activities related to land use coordination, equity and tribal coordination, reconnecting communities, integrated transportation, vision zero, strategic partnerships, and the Housing Acceleration Program (HAP).
Typical Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban, regional, or transportation planning, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional regional planning experience.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the principles and practices of regional planning, particularly in the areas of sustainable communities, stakeholder engagement, safety, equity, binational collaboration, housing, land use, transportation planning, and related fields.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to transportation, housing, and land use planning; ability to interpret relevant legislative and regulatory mandates; familiarity with current trends.
• Experience conducting technical research and planning studies; experience supporting the preparation of project reports, researching, and recommending alternatives; experience with intergovernmental project and plan review is desirable.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
• Hybrid work options
• 9/80 flexible work schedule
• Pay-for-performance merit increases
• Retirement – Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Retirement – 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
• Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
• Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
• Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
• Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit HERE for information. First review August 7, 2024. EOE.
Job Type: Hybrid.
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