Senior Planner

OPEN UNITL FILLED

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs advanced planning related work for a variety of planning assignments. 
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis and prepare reports and recommendations on current and long-range planning, zoning, land use, environmental and a variety of other development projects.
• Assists in the preparation and revisions to the general plan, when applicable, specific plan amendments, re-zonings, site plans, land use, and zoning ordinance and other plans, resolutions, policies and guidelines.
• Assist developers, business community, and the general public, at the counter and over the telephone, resolve planning and development related matters; provide information concerning development standards, zoning and current projects.
• Oversee and prepare complex and concise reports and planning studies; development applications, and reviews planning proposals.
• Attend meetings, make presentations and formal recommendations to the Planning Commission, City Council, community groups, boards and outside agencies.
• Process applications for major developments, zoning changes, subdivisions, site reviews, variances, special use permit and other permits; review applications for code compliance. 
• Prepare staff reports and Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultants services; evaluate and make recommendation for selection.

• Processes applications for major developments, zoning changes, subdivisions, site reviews, variances, special use permit and other permits; reviews applications for code compliance.
• Review and research federal and state grants and other funding opportunities for programs and projects throughout the City and assists departments in the application of grant monies; monitor funding and prepares financial and statistical reports.
• Keep abreast with planning developments and techniques; review current legislation and identify the impact to the City.
• Administer Residential and Commercial Rehabilitation Program; advise participants on improvement and rehabilitation projects.
• Provides technical expertise for applicants to the rehabilitation loan programs, identifies rehabilitation needs and design criteria for construction projects that meet federal, state and local codes and regulations.
• Interpret, monitor and apply the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resource Code, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), other special environmental studies, and state, federal and city regulations, codes, ordinances to planning projects. 
• Develops maps, charts and graphs in interpretation of various phases of planning studies.
• Performs construction plan checks, including site and field inspections for zoning compliance.
• May assist with the preparation and monitoring of department budget and expenditures.
• Attends evening and weekend meetings, if required, representing the City in matters related to planning and zoning activities, as needed.
• Assists with the continuous daily operation and function of the Community Development Department; may act on behalf of the Community Development Director, in his/her absence, in consultation with the City Manager.
• May review the work and provide supervision, coaching, and lead direction to other department staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning, architecture, public administration, environmental science or related field AND with five (5) years of professional full-time experience in municipal planning or related field. A Master’s Degree in urban planning, economics, architecture, political science, public administration or a related field is desired and may be substituted for up to one (1) year of professional experience.

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planning (AICP) is desired, but not required.