Salary : $133,113.72 - $170,094.72 Annually
Location : West Hollywood, CA
Job Type: Full-time Regular Status
Job Number: 25-50250-09
Department: Community Development
Division: CDD - Administration
Opening Date: 06/12/2025
Closing Date: 7/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: WEHOME
JOB SUMMARY Note: Effective July 1, 2025, the pay rate will increase by 3.063% in accordance with the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The new annual salary range for this position will be $137,191.18 to $175,304.69.
Why WeHo The is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique collaboration of people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activists, seniors, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment - as well as being proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.
How We Serve The City of West Hollywood's oversees a variety of innovative planning initiatives that enhance the urban landscape while preserving the city's unique character. Through thoughtful development policies and community engagement, the Division works to create vibrant, sustainable spaces that serve residents and visitors while supporting the city's creative economy and cultural vibrancy.
What You'll Contribute The City of West Hollywood is seeking an experienced
Senior Planner to join our
Sunset Boulevard Arts & Advertising Program within the Community Development Department. The Senior Planner serves as lead staff member for the Sunset Boulevard Arts & Advertising Program, performing complex technical and professional functions related to transforming Sunset Boulevard into a premier arts and advertising corridor while maintaining the character and identity of the Sunset Strip. This role involves processing land use and development permits for various off-site advertising signage types, public art installations, façade improvements, and related public realm enhancements. Responsibilities include reviewing development proposals, pro forma financial statements, and providing technical advice, along with preparing and negotiating development agreements compliant with the Sunset Boulevard Arts & Advertising program standards. Additional responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and presenting planning data to support corridor enhancement initiatives and policy development; developing and implementing City-wide sustainability policies and programs that integrate environmental considerations into advertising and artistic installations; interacting with property owners, billboard advertising companies, artists, community members and stakeholders to disseminate information related to Sunset Boulevard Arts & Advertising Program requirements, ordinances, laws, codes, and policies; reviewing submitted plans and blueprints for signage and art projects and applying technical approvals; preparing comprehensive reports and staff analyses for presentation to Planning Commission, City Council, and various commissions; and providing technical planning expertise to support the ongoing transformation of this iconic corridor. The position requires advanced expertise in California development agreement practices, negotiation strategies, urban planning principles, land use regulations, and the technical aspects of integrating commercial advertising with public realm improvements within a progressive municipal framework.
Please note: While this vacancy is specifically for the Sunset Boulevard Arts & Advertising Project, the City may utilize the candidate list from this recruitment to fill other vacancies within the Senior Planner classification as they become available.
The ideal candidate will: - Be motivated to work with a team in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-profile environment.
- Demonstrate high-level experience working with complex discretionary land use entitlements, California development agreement practices, and legislative planning projects.
- Show an applied understanding of project and program-level CEQA analysis.
- Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with pro-form financial analysis and the ability to negotiate revenue share contracts in the form of a development agreement.
- Possess a high level of comfort with public speaking and presenting.
- Be able to show skills in time management, organization, and efficiency.
- Have experience working with elected and appointed officials and members of the community.
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Reports to: Director of Community Development
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field; Master's degree in related field is preferable; and,
- Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience; or,
- Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification (desirable)
Retirement The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula will be based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS, e.g. 2% 62 for New Members (average of three highest years) or 2.7% 55 for Classic Members (single highest year) with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. New Member employees are responsible for paying the employee contribution of one-half of the total normal cost of the plan (currently at 7.25%), as defined by CalPERS, through a payroll deduction. Classic Members are responsible for paying the employee contribution of 8% through a payroll deduction. The City does not participate in Social Security.
- $150.00 per month 457 deferred compensation contribution paid by the City (employer contribution). Employee can also make employee contributions toward the same plan. Annual limited is dictated by the IRS.
- $100.00 per month Retiree Health Savings (RHS) account contribution paid by the City (employer contribution).
Health Benefits - The City covers the full health insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, including children under the age of 26 (effective the 1st of the month following hire date).
Leaves - Vacation Leave:
- 80 hours - less than one year of service;
- 120 hours - 2nd through 5th years of service;
- 140 hours - 6th through 9th years of service;
- 160 hours - after 10 years of service.
- Sick Leave: 96 hours per year.
- Personal Leave: 36 hours per year (prorated by quarter).
- 11 City paid holidays.
- 5/40, 9/80 & 4/10 work schedule (depends on department/division's operational needs)
Other Benefits - Telework availability ranging from 0%-50% for telework-eligible positions, subject to approval and based on ongoing operational needs of the City.
- Technology stipend ($75.00 per month) for telework-eligible positions.
- LA County MTA E-Pass issued to all WEHOME employees.
- Life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary, plus $20,000, to a maximum of $120,000 (effective the 1st of the month following hire date).
- Disability Insurance: 66 2/3% of salary to cap of $3,077 per week, after a 29-day waiting period for short-term disability.
- Optional Benefits: AFLAC, Supplemental Life Insurance, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Flexible Benefit Plan (FSA) for medical reimbursement and dependent care assistance and cash out of accrued Vacation and Administrative Leaves (if applicable).
- Tuition reimbursement at 100% of the fee schedule for the University of California (UC Tuition Resident fee) for job-related courses pre-approved by the Department Director (up to $14,436 for Fiscal Year ) and Required Textbook reimbursement (up to $2,500 for Fiscal Year ).
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application . click apply for full job details