Planning Manager

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.

If you forget your password, have application login problems, or get an error message during the application process, please call the NeoGov helpline at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.
 
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, résumé, 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.

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.

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.