Planning Manager

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to strong technical skills, the ideal candidate will:

• Be a motivating and supportive leader with excellent people and project management skills.
• Have a strategic perspective and the ability to see the short- and long-term impact of land use development in the community.
• Have a demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple projects and priorities.
• Develop and enhance synergy between departments and divisions to achieve city goals and create and maintain an environment where ideas are fostered and nurtured.
• Be an outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills; handle sensitive and political situations with tack and diplomacy.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities within the Planning Division in the Community Development Department; coordinates planning services with other divisions, City departments, and outside agencies and organizations; performs advanced level professional planning work in the areas of current and advance planning and environmental review; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director and/or Deputy Director of Community Development and others; plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general direction from the Director and/or Deputy Director of Community Development, and exercises direction and supervision to assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff. 

The Planning Manager is a single position management level classification that has responsibility for planning and directing current and advance planning projects for the Community Development Department as well as the responsibility and authority to perform all functions described by the California Government Code.  The incumbent exercises a high level of discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex job duties as described herein.

The Planning Manager is an “at-will” position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Interprets, applies, and monitors laws, rules, and regulations related to planning matters including enforcement, land use, environmental quality, subdivision, and general planning laws and regulations.
• Recommends goals and objectives; assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the activities of assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; provides or coordinates staff training.
• Trains employees in work procedures, standards, and safety practices; reviews work in progress or upon completion for compliance with standards; prepares documentation and performance improvement plans and handles disciplinary action.
• Reviews and approves employee work schedules, overtime, vacation, sick leave, and time cards.
• Oversees, analyzes, and prepares information regarding social, economic, population, and land use trends.
• Oversees, develops, and implements current and advanced planning program activities including the preparation and review of environmental impact reports and other environmental documents, and issuance of land use permits and approvals; prepares long-range planning documents; provides information and technical assistance regarding City development requirements; participates in public meetings as necessary.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Community Development Department’s work plan and budget; reviews budget expenditures; recommends necessary staff, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support the Community Development Department work plan.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records.
• Prepares and presents studies and recommendations, reports, resolutions, and ordinances before the Planning Commission, City Council, other boards and commissions, and citizen groups. 
• Reviews, assigns, and oversees the processing of development permit applications including those for new subdivisions, lot line adjustments, variances, land use permits, and general plan and zoning amendments; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Oversees the enforcement of the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and other municipal regulations as they apply to planning matters; oversees the investigation of complaints and recommends corrective action; researches, analyzes, prepares, and recommends amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
• Serves as Zoning Administrator and/or administrative permit authority.
• Prepares and negotiates requests for proposals, contracts, and agreements; analyzes proposed development projects for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Coordinates planning activities with other divisions, departments, governmental agencies, and outside organizations; confers with engineers, developers, architects, and others; provides staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; participates in professional groups and committees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration, or a related field;

AND

Five (5) years of responsible, professional urban planning experience, including at least two (2) years providing direction or supervision to professional staff.

Possession of a Master’s degree in either city planning or public administration with emphasis in city planning is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

• Applicants must submit a complete application online and respond to supplemental questions. To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached.  
• While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application.
• This recruitment is open until filled.
• Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.

Salary : $119,022 - $162,215