Principal Planner (Housing and Grants)

Under direction from the Deputy Director of Housing and Grants, the Principal Planner will oversee several Countywide housing and planning efforts which involve a high degree of sensitivity, technical expertise, and communication skills as well as oversight of other staff and consultants. These efforts include working with the cities and towns to lead the Housing Working Group, community members and stakeholders on major initiatives, such as supporting complex affordable housing developments and implementing housing element programs.

The Principal Planner supervises and evaluates the work of staff engaged in housing and planning activities and provides in depth technical expertise in their assigned program area. They conduct research, analysis, and conflict resolution on projects and issues having a high degree of complexity and public interest; makes recommendations for changes in housing policies and procedures; and regularly represents the department at meetings and hearings before City Councils, Board of Supervisors, various public agencies, collaboratives, community organizations, and interest groups.