Planning Manager
Annual Salary: $112,694.40 - $146,515.20
Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 2, 2026
Position Information:
The Planning Manager 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.
ABOUT 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 County’s long-range planning efforts, including implementation of the Envision Washoe 2040 master plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of full-time progressively responsible professional planning experience AND a bachelor’s 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 driver’s 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