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City of Baldwin Park / Baldwin Park City Hall
Posted on: April 18, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
MONTHLY SALARY – $7,981.35- $10,695.77
4/10 WORK SCHEDULE
PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
First Review of Applications: Monday, May 1, 2023
THE POSITION
To plan, supervise, and manage the activities of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department; to assist in planning, zoning and land use activities for the City; to represent the City; to assist in negotiations related to land use and development; to facilitate the process of making the City of Baldwin Park a more livable and sustainable City.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Baldwin Park is looking for a team player and someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about public service and able to support and embrace a vision for community enhancement within the City of Baldwin Park. The ideal candidate will exercise independent judgment to assist with planning, zoning and land use activities for the City; negotiation related to land use and development; and facilitate the process of making the City of Baldwin Park a more sustainable City.
PROJECTS
The City of Baldwin Park recently adopted a placed based Downtown Specific Plan. Downtown Baldwin Park is in transition with new mixed-use development near the Metrolink station. Other notable projects taking place in the Downtown include a new 3-acre Zocalo Park Civic Center Plaza to be completed in 2023, and a recently completed Downtown Beautification project that encourages walkability and multimodal transportation within the Downtown Area.
Primary Responsibility
This position performs a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to: assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities related to the City’s land use planning and control programs; assist in representing the City in development and land use matters and participate in numerous public meetings; prepare agenda items for the City Council, Planning Commission and other Committees, Commissions and Boards involved in land use, development, and general planning activities; provide technical advice to the Community Development Director, City Manager, City Council, other City departments, and civic groups on planning, zoning enforcement and related matters; prepare and administer the Planning division budget; administer and enforce the City’s environmental impact review procedures; research complex planning problems and prepare a variety of comprehensive reports; respond to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for information; supervise and resolve planning and administrative policy questions; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform related duties as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, including two years in supervisory capacity are required.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in Urban planning or closely related field. Master’s Degree in appropriate field of study may substitute for one year of practical experience.
- American Institute of Certified Planners Certificate is highly desired.
Application Instructions
THE SELECTION PROCESS
- For consideration in this job opportunity, please submit a completed City of Baldwin Park employment application. Apply immediately! The recruitment is open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Applications can be submitted at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baldwinpark
- Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, and five professional Please attach all required information when submitting your application.
- All applications will be reviewed in detail and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from competition.
- This selection process will consist of an Application Evaluation (Qualifying) and Appraisal Interviews (100%).
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check which includes fingerprinting, pre-employment medical examination, including a drug/alcohol screening; and must be able to establish both work authorization and identity.
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
