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City Planner
City of El Monte / El Monte, CA
Posted on: January 12, 2024
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until February 11, 2024.
Job Description
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Planning Division including current and long-range planning, zoning, development, and environmental review; makes recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission on planning issues; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Community and Economic Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Community and Economic Development Director. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations, and activities of the Planning Division. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include division budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, priorities, and standards related to planning functions. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.
Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Planning Division, including current and long-range planning, zoning, development, and environmental review.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Planning Division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications, and making recommendations.
Creates and updates long-range planning documents such as the City’s General Plan and other assigned plans; prepares modifications to General Plan Elements, the Zoning Code, and other applicable ordinances and policies.
Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
Reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards.
Responds to the most complex and difficult inquiries and requests for information; provides information and resolves service issues and complaints; represents the division with other City departments, other agencies, civic groups, and the public.
Assists the Director in the administration and coordination of a variety of services, including current and long-range planning, zoning, development and environmental review.
Accepts responsibility for the activities, operations and services of the Planning Division; directs and coordinates activities with other divisions, City departments, outside agencies, and organizations.
Serves as a technical advisor to the Planning Commission, City Council, and City staff; prepares and coordinates reports and presentations; ensures timely action on City Council, and Planning Commission.
Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Serves as liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in urban planning and community development; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files.
Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, economics, public administration, architecture, or a related field.
Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience performing complex work related to planning, economic development, or a related field including three (3) years of managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of an AICP Certificate is preferred.
Application Instructions
Applications accepted until February 11, 2024.
For More information and to apply, please visit our website at City Planner | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)
