What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner III/IV position at City of Encinitas?
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Planner to join our team in the Land Development (Current Planning) Section of the Planning Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for addressing current planning issues, including implementing ordinances, reviewing development proposals, assisting customers at the front counter, and addressing local and regional planning issues affecting Encinitas.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. They will also have knowledge of municipal planning principles, research methods, mathematical concepts, CEQA principles, site planning and architectural design principles, and principles and practices of urban planning and development.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Communicating and conferring with citizens, architects, developers, and engineers regarding the City's land use policies, development standards, and processes;
- Providing information related to zoning, kennel permits, business license requests, alcoholic and beverage license applications, general plan compliance, and other related issues;
- Reviewing commercial, industrial, and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearances;
- Identifying correction actions to be taken by owners;
- Recommending improvement and rehabilitation programs;
- Processing permit applications and calculating appropriate fees;
- Scheduling intakes for coastal development permits, administrative/discretionary applications, plan submittals, and other related information;
- Participating in staff and development review meetings to discuss projects with peers and staff;
- Providing interpretive assistance to staff on development standards, project proposals, and/or clarification of policies;
- Inputting planning information into databases; querying data and developing related reports;
- Conducting research and analysis related to land use, legislative activities, social, economic, and population data on various local and regional planning issues and community matters;
- Creating informational and advisory reports, presentations, maps, logs, and computer and paper files;
- Performing other duties of a similar nature or level;
- Representing the department at status meetings;
- Managing assigned planning projects of greater complexity and community significance or sensitivity;
- Demonstrating ability to address and evaluate medium to complex issues/projects;
- Working independently and exercising judgment and initiative;
- Independently assisting applicant/public on complex and sensitive matters.
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and two years of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment. Level III requirements include three years of progressively responsible technical experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The hourly wage for this position is $33.77-$56.17.
Salary : $34 - $56
