Senior Planner

Salary : $76,712.90 - $139,713.81 Annually

Location : Oxnard 93030, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 3155-CD-2406-BP

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 08 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking a Senior Planner with strong technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, a customer service orientation, and a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving to be part of the Current Planning Team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Provide professional urban land use plan development and monitoring

Review and evaluation of land use development proposals

Perform project management for land use and development entitlement applications

Analyze and prepare environmental studies and staff reports for assigned projects

Analyze and interpret zoning and design standards of proposed development for compliance with City policies and Specific and Master-Planned Community standards

Prepare staff reports for decision-maker, City Council and / or Planning Commission

Review construction plans for all types of residential, commercial and industrial developments

Calculate and assess development fees

Conduct site visits and project completion inspections

Provide planning assistance to community representatives, land developers, entitlement / real estate representatives, and other City staff

Schedule and conduct meetings with City committees such as the Development Advisory Committee and the Downtown Design Review Board

Serve as the systems administrator for project tracking systems

Respond to public inquiries at the planning counter, via email or phone.

PAYROLL / CLASSIFICATION TITLE :

Planning Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion or may formally supervise two or more exempt level staff, as well as other staff. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

This classification is distinguished from the Planner in that it provides advanced technical guidance and project management related to large, complex assignments and provides lead direction or supervision to assigned staff members.

WORK SCHEDULE :

The normal workweek is Monday-Thursday, 8 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs.

Essential Functions

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

Performs research, review and analysis of proposed development projects to determine impact and compliance with applicable City policies, standards and code; interprets zoning regulations and general plan policies..

Make determinations and / or recommendations; prepare staff reports and supporting narratives; .

Monitors development project life cycle; makes assessments and formulates foundation and reasoning for recommendations; prepares staff reports detailing project research and conditions; prepares reports for leadership, and prepares and delivers presentations to the Planning Commission and / or City Council.

Provides planning assistance to representatives of the community, entitlement / real estate businesses, land developers and staff on all types of land use projects.

Reviews project plans and determines consistency and compliance with General Plan, codes, and standards; prepares staff reports and supporting narratives; prepares and delivers presentations; reviews and maintains General Plan and City Code.

Identifies and troubleshoots issues; researches applicable Code, General Plan, and industry best practices; recommends and implements issue resolutions and process improvements; and prepares and maintains files and project / department documentation.

Provides special project support and technical expertise; assists in administering project tracking system and supporting maintenance and upgrades; serves as staff liaison for special committees by preparing and posting agenda and minutes, preparing reports and recommendations for approval.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification :

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

General Information

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.

Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and / or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Community Development Department.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP : Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA).

NOTE : For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office / Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY : The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals / people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT : On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov / e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brenna Perteet at brenna.perteet@oxnard.org.

NOTE : 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.

Retirement Contributions :

New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation / Annual Accrual Rates :

Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 - 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Administrative Leave :

Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.

Deferred Compensation :

The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Bilingual Pay : A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Health and Dental :

Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below :

Level One - For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City's monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.

Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,956.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.

Holidays :

The City observes 12 holidays per year

Life Insurance :

City employees receive Basic Life Coverage ($5,000) AD&D ($10,000) 1 times annual salary 100% paid by the City. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Tuition Reimbursement :

Full-time employees are eligible for 75% reimbursement for work related coursework up to a maximum of $5000 per fiscal year.

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture or a related field considered useful in City planning? If "yes", list the degree field (e.g. Urban Planning). If "no", state "n / a".

Do you possess at least five (5) years of professional planning experience? If "yes", describe your experience. If "no", state "no experience".

Do you possess at least two (2) years of supervisory and / or project management experience? If "yes", describe your experience. If "no", state "no experience".

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid unrestricted Class C California Drivers License?

Required Question

Salary : $76,713 - $139,714