Director of planning services (ft - hybrid)

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses. Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Planning leads Planning Services operations within an assigned region, with responsibility for staff leadership, resource planning, financial performance, service quality, project delivery, client relationships, and business development. Reporting to the Vice President of Planning Services, the Director manages planners and project managers delivering development services, staff augmentation, and planning assignments for public-sector clients. The role combines regional leadership with direct billable client work focused on assignments that benefit from senior-level expertise.

The position serves at the regional Director level, with responsibilities and accountability comparable to CSG’s other regional Directors of Planning. The Director translates department objectives into regional operating plans, coordinates resources across regions, and models ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regional operations and financial performance
• Staffing and staff development
• Project delivery and quality
• Client relationships and business development

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. 15 years of relevant project management, development services, or city service experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role. Experience working with public-sector clients is highly desirable, along with comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing land use entitlement applications for a California public agency.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work may be performed at city hall, a CSG office, a home office, or other locations as needed to meet client and business requirements. Flexibility to adapt to varying work environments is required.

Salary Range

$191,000—$235,000 USD

Benefits Offered:

CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program*
• 401(k) program with a company match*
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
• Employee Assistance program
• Fitness Reimbursement program
• Professional Development program*

*Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings