Planning Manager - City of Ventura ($80,082 - $107,312 per yr + excellent benefits).  Beautiful seaside community has an exciting opportunity for a municipal planning professional committed to the principles of urbanism, smart growth, and traditional neighborhood design to lead a dedicated and talented team in the Current Planning Section of the Community Development Department.  Incumbent will play a pivotal role in reshaping new development to make Ventura a national model of smart growth by managing the Current Planning Section work program which includes planning, zoning, development, environmental review and design review activities of the City.  Requires B.S. in related area and 5 years of professional planning experience and/or related program management experience including two years of supervisory responsibility for a major planning function.  A Master's degree is preferred. Apply immediately for this exciting opportunity at www.cityofventura.jobs. EOE.