Under general direction, manage, supervise and coordinate the activities of the Planning Division including both current and advanced planning activities; coordinate planning activities with other City divisions and departments; provide highly complex staff assistance to the higher level management, the City Planning Commission, and the City Council; perform related duties as required.

Supervision is provided by Director of Community Development or Deputy Director.

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.  A typical combination is:

Any combination of experience or education that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be four years of increasingly responsible experience in Urban Planning and equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or a related field.

Comprehensive knowledge of modern and highly complex principles and practices of urban planning; principles of personnel administration, supervision and training; research methods and sources of information related to urban planning and development; legislation related to urban planning including the administration of a general plan and development review.

Supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff; interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations; prepare and analyze planning related reports, statements and correspondence; develop and administer a Division budget; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.