Urban/Senior Planner (FT - Hybrid)

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Compensation

may vary based on skills, experience, and location. We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses.

Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties.

Responsibilities

Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. JOB SUMMARY This is a management position responsible for overseeing a variety of programs and activities and provides lead supervision and advanced level professional planning services related to land use and environmental review; while providing responsible assistance to higher level management staff. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned and are expected to be highly trained in all municipal planning related procedures.

An incumbent in this classification exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature and will have skills in coordinating efforts across departments and outside entities and will be results-driven. An incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the company’s Code of Ethics and Values.

Manage policy planning projects and programs within Planning departments, under the general direction of the Principal Planner, Senior Principal Planner, and/or Director. Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing land use entitlement applications for a California Public Agency. ) Ability to be flexible and adapt to varying work environments such as working directly at a client site, from an assigned office location, able to work remotely, and/or from other locations as necessary.

Gather, analyze, and present data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports and presents findings and recommendations before the approving body (Planning Commission, City Council, Board of Supervisors and other bodies) at public hearings. Plan, manage, and participate in the preparation of advanced planning projects.

Requirements

associated with current and advanced planning projects. Plan and participate in meetings of various civic, business and community organizations. May lead a team on a planning initiative as assigned.

May represent the Planning Department at the Architectural Committee, Historical and Landmarks Commission, and other planning advisory committees as needed. Act as a company representative while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, natural resources, or social science. 5-10 years of professional planning experience managing projects and working on larger or more complex planning issues. A Master’s degree in planning may be substituted for one year of the required professional planning experience.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.