What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at City of Oceanside, CA?
Salary : $96,432.00 - $129,276.00 Annually
Location : City of Oceanside, CA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 25-60
Department : Development Services
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific
Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Scheduled base salary increases on first full pay period :
4% July 2025
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Planner. There is currently one position available in the Development Services Department - Planning Division.
Examples of Duties
The Senior Planner performs a variety of professional planning functions supporting the City's development review process, long range planning, zoning ordinances updates, capital improvement projects and environmental review; confers with the general public and private contractors regarding development projects; conducts field investigations and compiles data for the preparation of reports, maps, charts and other graphic materials; prepares and presents reports to the Planning Commission and City Council; supervises the preparation of Planning Commission packets and agendas; supervises and coordinates census projects; supervises filing of development applications; conducts investigations and research involved in studies of land use, population trends, community design, transportation and environmental concerns; assists in the identification of the City's long range planning needs; prepares strategy plans for residential and commercial revitalization; participates on assigned boards and commissions and prepares related reports; serves as liaison to the community regarding long range planning, development projects; provides assistance to the public regarding renovation of historical buildings; reviews and prepares environmental impact reports, negative declarations and exemptions for private and public development projects; ensures conformance with applicable coastal and environmental laws and regulations; prepares applications and processes Resource Agency Permits; interviews, hires and supervises consultant teams in the preparation of environmental impact reports and technical documents; conducts field visits of project sites and environmentally sensitive areas; reviews and comments on environmental documents for projects in surrounding areas that may affect the City; assists in the preparation of grant applications involving City projects and plans; performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of :
- Contemporary principles, practices and techniques of land use, planning, zoning, community development and environmental protection.
Methods and techniques of long range planning.
Development review processes and procedures.
Methods and techniques of research and analysis as related to community development, growth and planning.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Principles and practices of report preparation and presentation.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including zoning, coastal and environmental.
Ability to :
Conduct field investigations and compile data for the preparation of reports, maps, charts and other graphic materials.
Prepares and present reports to the Planning Commission and City Council.
Conduct investigations and research involved in studies of land use, population trends, community design, transportation and environmental concerns.
Identify long term planning needs and prepare plans for residential and commercial revitalization.
Ensure conformance with applicable coastal and environmental laws and regulations.
Interview, hire and supervise consultant teams in the preparation of environmental impact reports and technical documents.
Meet and deal effectively with local public officials, developers, land owners, consultants and the general public.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible professional land use planning experience.
Training : A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in community development, planning, business administration or a related field.
License or Certificate : Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions : Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive public contact. Occasional travel to work sites or other sites for meetings, or to undeveloped areas of the City for field visits. Field sites may include construction sites, steep terrains, agricultural areas, and habitats of native flora and fauna, insects, native animals and endangered species.
Physical Conditions : Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
Selection Process : All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include a written and / or oral examination to assess job-related education, experience and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
Note : Prospective candidates will undergo a background reference check and a medical examination, a drug screening may be required.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Management Employees of the City of Oceanside (Non-Safety)
Benefit Summary
The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
Survivor Continuation option
Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options
Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
Buy additional Military Service Credit
Health Insurance
Medical :Blue Shield HMO
Blue Shield PPO
Dental
Delta Care USA (DHMO)
Vision :
Pre-Tax Benefits
Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.
6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
Self-service support online or by phone
Disability and Life Insurances
The STD / LTD / LIFE and AD&D ING premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance :
Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used
Long-Term Disability Insurance :
Life and AD&D Insurance :
Voluntary Benefits
Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Voya :
Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
Dependent coverage up to $10,000
Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC :
Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $2,850
Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $5,000
Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through Mission Square :
Roth IRA - Maximum post-taxed amount is $6,500; over age 50 may contribute an additional $1,000
Hyatt Legal
GotZoom Student Loan Relief
ScholarShare 529
Leave Benefits
Vacation :
All accurals are based on 80 hours in a paid status
1 - 5 years : 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years : 5.12 hours
11 - 15 years : 6.65 hours
16 years : 8.19 hours
Maximum accrual :
300 hours for those hired 7 / 1 / 95 or after
Holidays :
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
Exempt employees receive 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year
Sick Leave :
Accrual : 12 days per year
Max accrual : Unlimited
Annual pay off : Up to 50% based on annual usage
Sick Leave pay off at separation :
Bereavement Leave :
Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Certification Pay
Determined by the head of the department, a $0.87 per hour will be given to employees with certain State of California Certifications on an as needed basis.
Bilingual and Notary Pay
Bilingual : $1.73 per hour for eligible employees
Notary : $.58 per hour for eligible employees
Safety Shoes
The City will provide reimbursement up to $150 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Uniforms
The City will provide an annual uniform allowance, for any public safety employee required to wear one, in the amount of $475.
Term of Compensation Plan
Effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and / or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in community development, planning, business administration or a related field?
Please specify what concentration your degree is in.
How many years of professional planning experience do you possess?
Do you possess any public sector planning experience with a City, State, County, etc?
Please describe your work experience in land use planning, zoning / development and sustainable planning. Please list the dates (From - To) and the employer(s) where the experience was gained.
Please describe your work experience in long range planning.Please list the dates (From - To) and the employer(s) where the experience was gained.
Please describe your work experience in managing a complex planning project that involved the supervision of or leading a team of multi-disciplinary professionals. Please list the dates (From - To).
Please describe your work experience in processing use permits, development plans and coastal permits.Please list the dates (From - To) and the employer(s) where experience was gained.
Please describe your work experience in providing customer service to the public at a service counter or over the phone.
Please describe your work experience in preparing written correspondence and detailed technical reports.
Please describe your work experience in presenting items to a Planning Commission and a City Council. Include the level of frequency this occurred.
Please summarize your experience in working with the California Coastal Act and local implementing documents. Please list the dates (From - To).
CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT : I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
Required Question
Salary : $96,432 - $129,276
