Planning Manager

Salary : $9,384.67 - $11,341.62 Monthly

Location : Lompoc, CA

Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number : 5321124

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

DEFINITION / SELECTION PROCESS

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested applicants must submit on-line applicationNO paper applications will be accepted.

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The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline, if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.

Under general direction, to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities of the Planning Division; to manage Planning Division staff, contract services, and division budget; to serve as professional and technical staff advisor to City Council, Planning Commission, and other City boards and commissions; to act as City liaison with developers and property owners; and to perform other related duties as required.

EXAMINATION PROCESS : Based upon screening of the City application , rsum, and responses to supplemental questions , applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to written examination, panel interview and / or performance examination, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

SELECTION PROCESS : As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbent may not perform all of the duties and / or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities

Plans, organizes, reviews, coordinates, and directs the Planning Division activities, including data collection, analysis, plan formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of planning, zoning, development, and environmental review activities

Develops and directs the Planning Services work plan; assigns work activities, projects and programs

Monitors workflow

Reviews and evaluates work products and procedures

Serves as professional and technical staff advisor to the City Council, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions on matters relating to planning, zoning and subdivisions

Originates and recommends to the Planning Commission planning and zoning regulations and subsequent revisions

Prepares or directs preparation of reports and makes recommendations on planning-related issues to the Community Development Director, City Administrator and public officials

Recommends action on requests for variances, conditional use permits, zone changes and other special requests

Monitors compliance with zoning and subdivision ordinances

Maintains official maps, records and files related to areas of responsibility

Coordinates planning activities with other City divisions and outside agencies

Advises developers and the general public on development applications and processes

Analyzes and streamlines the development review process

Prepares, implements and administers the division budget, and monitors expenditures

Performs work of considerable difficulty on complex land use projects

Administers contracts with consultants

Interprets CEQA and establishes procedures for its administration

Supervises, trains and evaluates professional, technical, and clerical staff

If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (805) 875-8208.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Include any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is :

Education and Experience : Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in planning or a closely related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible local government planning experience, including two years of supervisory experience. A master's degree in planning, or additional coursework or certification in environmental, advance planning, or professional studies is desirable.

License and Certifications Required : Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License is required. Possession of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desirable.

Knowledge of :

Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to planning activities

Research methods and techniques involving statistical analysis applied to municipal planning

Trends affecting government planning

Budget preparation and control

Principles of supervision, training, work scheduling, evaluation, and discipline

Contract administration practices

Report writing techniques and record keeping

Ability to :

Collect, analyze, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning

Plans the work of professional and technical staff in compilation of technical data and the preparation of studies, ordinances and resolutions

Supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff

Exercise sound independent judgment within guidelines

Prepare comprehensive technical planning documents, reports, and correspondence

Make effective presentations

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS : The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical : Strength category : Light-exert force to 20 lbs. occasionally, or 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. May involve significant standing, walking, pushing and / or pulling. Frequent sitting, fingering, typing. Occasional standing, walking, bending, twisting at the waist, handling, gripping, grasping, reaching at, above and below shoulder level, extending neck side to side. On rare occasion stoops, crouches, kneels, climbs stairs, ladders, scaffolding, extends neck upward and downward. Vision : Visual acuity which could be corrected sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing : Effectively hear / comprehend oral instructions and communication.

Mental / Psychological : Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including staff, management, public officials, media, and the general public; utilize advanced and complex reading, writing and math skills; exercise good judgment in following procedures and directions; exercise sound judgment in the absence of specific guidelines; establish priorities and work on multiple projects concurrently; respond quickly and calmly to changing priorities; communicate effectively orally; work under pressure; work within deadlines.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Constantly works indoors; occasionally works outdoors. Frequent use of products and equipment required in a standard office work setting; personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, photocopier and telex fax machines, and other standard office equipment. Works independently and with the public. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when outdoors.

The information herein does not either constitute an expressed or implied contract.

These provisions are subject to change without notice.

Job classes in this unit are subject to the City's Personnel Rules, Procedures, Policies, and the Management, Supervisory & Confidential ("MS&C") Compensation Plan ("Comp Plan"). Benefits include the following :

Bilingual Pay : Individuals determined to be in an eligible position and qualified by the City will be eligible for $150 per month bilingual. Employees with both oral and written bilingual skills shall receive $190 per month bilingual pay.

Deferred Compensation : The City encourages and supports employee enrollment in either MissionSquare or CalPERS deferred compensation plan. Employees may contribute up to the maximum amount according to the IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits.

Dental Insurance : Effective the first day of the month following appointment, the employee and dependents are eligible for insurance; the City contributes a substantial amount of the premium for the employee and dependents.

Health Insurance : Effective the first day of the month following appointment, the employee and dependents are eligible for insurance; the City contributes a substantial amount of the premium for the employee and dependents. Employees can select from three (3) Blue Shield plans.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Employees of the City of Lompoc are eligible to receive EAP services administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employee, spouse, and eligible dependents are entitled to receive five (5) sessions per family member, per incident. Services include counseling for various reasons / needs.

Holidays : Thirteen (13) days per year including one floating holiday.

Life Insurance : The City provides life insurance in the amount equivalent to two years' annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000. The premium is paid entirely by the City. Employees are eligible for enrollment after the first day following six (6) months of continuous employment. Additional employee coverage is available at group rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance : Effective the first day of the month following six complete months of employment, the employee is eligible for insurance. The City pays 100% of the premium.

Retirement : Third Tier Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at age 62 formula. Employees pay 50% of the normal cost of the member's contribution as prescribed by PEPRA. Final compensation is the average for the highest 36 consecutive months.

Second Tier Employees hired after November 19, 2011 and before January 1, 2013 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at age 60 formula. An eight percent (8%) member's contribution is paid by the employee. Final compensation is the average for the highest 36 consecutive months.

First Tier Employees hired prior to November 19, 2011 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2.7% at age 55 formula with 1959 survivor's benefit. A ten percent (10%) member's contribution is paid by the employee. Final compensation is the average for the highest 12 consecutive months.

Social Security : As a City of Lompoc employee, your earnings are not covered by Social Security. Under the Social Security law, there are two ways your Social Security Benefit amount earned under previous employers may be affected, "Windfall Elimination Provision" and "Government Pension Offset Provision." FOR MORE INFORMATION , please visit You may also call 1-800-772-1213 or for the deaf or hard of hearing, call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778, or you may contact your local Social Security Office.

Section 125 Tax Deferral : Program used for out-of-pocket health premiums, medical costs not covered under health plan, and day care / elder care.

Sick Leave : Commencing at the time of appointment, sick leave benefits accrue at a bi-weekly rate and the employee is eligible to use those benefits reflected as their sick leave balance; accrual rate is 12 days / year with unlimited accrual.

Tuition Reimbursement : The City will provide tuition reimbursement for college courses in accordance with Personnel Procedures Manual Chapter 43 "Tuition Reimbursement for College / University Courses." In addition, the City will provide community college students up to 100% tuition reimbursement and 100% reimbursement for required course books per semester. (Course syllabus and receipts identifying books purchased are required for books).

Vacation : Commencing at the time of appointment, vacation leave benefits accrue at a bi-weekly rate based upon length of employment. Employees are eligible to use vacation leave following completion of six months employment and accrue 18 days each year, increasing to 28 days after 15 years (includes 8 days per year of management leave). For more benefit information, please review the Management, Supervisory & Confidential ("MS&C") Compensation Plan; go to the following link :

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration. "See Resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

Do you have experience working in a municipality?

What is the highest level of degree you possess; SPECIFICALLY in relating to planning or a related field?

What is your level of experience working with the building permit process?

How many years of experience do you have with preparing written reports and presentations to the public, commissions and / or elected bodies?

Required Question

Salary : $300,000