PLANNING MANAGER (RE-ISSUE)

Salary : $11,345.00 - $16,788.00 Monthly

Location : Torrance, CA

Job Type : Permanent Full-time

Job Number : 24113313

Department : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

Join the City of Torrance as our next Planning Manager!

The current vacancy is in Development Review.

The Department

Advancing a Safe, Accessible and Sustainable Built Environment

The Community Development Department plays a vital role in the continued development, sustainable growth, and success of Torrance. CDD maintains the Building and Safety, Engineering, Environmental (Code Enforcement), the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Mapping, Housing, and Planning Divisions, which serve the community by overseeing redevelopment, comprehensive planning, zoning, housing programs, project planning, permitting, environmental stewardship, NPDES and building and code enforcement.

Responsibilities of the Community Development Department include :

• Building Permits & Online Permitting

Code Enforcement

Construction Plan Check and Inspections

Development Review and Comprehensive Planning

Engineering Permits and Records

Housing Programs (including Section 8)

NPDES Administration

Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance

Survey Information

Transportation Planning

The Division

The Planning Division is committed to urban planning and design to provide an attractive, safe, and enriching environment that assures a high quality of life. The Planning Division is comprised of two sections : Development Review and Comprehensive Planning.

Development Review is focused on reviewing development plans for conformance with land use policies and standards, and is responsible for processing development applications, conducting environmental review, and responding to inquiries on zoning and land use. Development Review also provides staff support to the Planning Commission and to the City Council. Comprehensive Planning is focused on developing plans, policies and programs to guide development in Torrance, and is responsible for maintaining the General Plan, conducting special studies related to land use, and collaborating with regional and state agencies. Comprehensive Planning also provides staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission, and to the Planning Commission and the City Council.

The Position

The Community Development Department's Planning Division is seeking a dedicated, results-oriented Planning Manager to join their team! Planning Managers organize and manage the programs, activities, and services of the Division including research, analysis and design in the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive long-range General Plan for the physical development of the City; development review programs; environmental review; administration of the zoning ordinance and City codes; administration of City redevelopment and housing projects; and performs other related work as required.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

Monthly Salary Range

11,345 (Minimum) - $14,598 (Reference) - $16,788 (Maximum)

Appointments are typically made between the minimum and the reference point of the range, depending on qualifications.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be :

Bachelor's Degree in City or regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, public administration, engineering, or closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional urban planning in a local government office which includes technical work in at least two of the following areas : General Plan preparation and maintenance, design review administration, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) administration, redevelopment administration or housing administration.

A Master's Degree in Planning may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

License and / or Certificates

Must possess a valid State of California Class C Driver's License.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate, in addition to the minimum requirements, will possess :

Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application at www.TorranceCA.Gov / Jobs . The first review of applications will be those received by Wedne sday, January 1, 2025 at 11 : 59 p.m.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components :

Performance Test : Weighted 40%

Panel Interview : Weighted 60%

SPECIAL NOTES

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, .

In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and / or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

Note : Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.3.1)

The City's contribution for health insurance is up to $1,470.96 / month.

Employee only Employee 1 Employee 2 or more

Full time EE's $597.68 $1,140.36 $1,595.96

Part time $371.40 $639.24 $873.20

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71 / EE only and $67.42 / EE 1 or more

The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

Category A employees : City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $200,000 term life insurance policy

Category B employees : City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $100,000 term life insurance policy

Disability Insurance (sec 3.1)

Employee receives 2 / 3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retirement (Sec. 3.2)

PERS 2%@55

Employees hired prior to 09 / 21 / 2010, City pays 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).

Employees hired on or after 09 / 21 / 2010 pay the 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).

PERS 2%@62 (Miscellaneous / PERS 2.7%@57 (Safety)

New" members hired on or after 1 / 01 / 2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Deferr ed Compensation (sec. 3.3)

Required participation into a 457 plan, 401(a) plan, and a Retirement Health Savings Plan

401A Plan : City will match up to maximum of 0.5% of monthly base pay

Sick Leave (sec.3.4)

Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month. (Except City Manager)

Admin / Personal / Vacation Leave (Sec. 3.6) (Sec. 3.8) (Sec. 3.9)

Admin Leave : 8 days per fiscal year (Category A employees)

Personal Leave : 3 days per fiscal year (Category B employees)

Vacation Accrual rate per month) :

Year 1 : 9.33 hours; Years 2-4 : 10 hours; Years 5-9 : 12.67 hours; Years 10-20 : 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24 : 17.34 hours; Year 25 : 18 hours. Maximum accrual 500 hours

Holidays (Sec 3.7)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

Bereavement Leave (sec 3.10)

Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members

Reimbursable Expenses (Sec. 3.13)

Category A employees : Up to $1,500 per fiscal year

Category B employees : Up to $750 per fiscal year

Salary : $750 - $100,000