Planning Manager - City of South Pasadena, California

Planning Manager

City of South Pasadena, California

Salary $121,188.00 to $162,420.00

Application deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:59 PM PDT

The City of South Pasadena seeks a dynamic urban planning professional to join the Community Development Department as a Planning Manager and lead the planning division. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned planner looking to develop a team, set a strong north star for the future, and bring both leadership and enthusiasm to advancing community planning efforts. The ideal candidate is an experienced planning professional who brings both technical expertise and strong people-management skills. The Planning Manager will serve as a subject matter expert to the Community Development Department staff, city departments, and the community. This individual will be a hands-on leader–comfortable jumping in at the counter, mentoring staff, and setting clear protocols and procedures to strengthen consistency and service delivery.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, then apply today. All Applications must be submitted through the City’s career site. Application review and interview scheduling will be conducted by the City’s HR Department.

To apply, please visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/102501

For more information, contact:

Rachael Danke, Recruiter

CPS HR Consulting

rdanke@cpshr.us

(916) 471-3323

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://publuu.com/flip-book/66404/2110638

City of South Pasadena website: https://www.southpasadenaca.gov