City Planner
City of Porterville (CA), Porterville, CA, United States
Under the general direction of the Planning and Engineering Director, plans, organizes and directs the City’s current and advanced planning programs; represents the City in planning related matters with City Council, Commissions, other organizations and agencies; performs advanced professional municipal planning work; oversees and participates in the development and implementation of the General Plan, City Ordinances and other planning polices, evaluates and processes current land use projects; supervises subordinate professional and/or other staff; and performs related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The City Planner serves as a member of the City’s management team and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the City’s planning function, including current and advanced planning activities.
The City Planner works under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Engineering and may exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative staff within the planning division. The position performs complex professional planning work and provides leadership in the implementation of land use policies, development regulations, and long-range planning initiatives.
Plans, organizes, and manages the City’s current and advanced planning activities, including development review, land use analysis, and long-range planning initiatives.
Oversees and coordinates the review and processing of residential, commercial, and industrial development proposals, including discretionary land use permits, parcel maps, subdivisions, and zoning approvals.
Participates in the preparation and implementation of the City’s General Plan, zoning regulations, and related planning policies.
Interprets and applies planning laws, regulations, and ordinances related to land use, development, and environmental review.
Administers and enforces the City’s zoning regulations and land use policies; provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, and the public regarding development requirements and application procedures.
Coordinates development review activities with engineering staff, consultants, and other City departments to ensure projects comply with applicable regulations and infrastructure requirements.
Prepares and presents staff reports, recommendations, and technical analyses to the City Council, and other boards and commissions.
Supervises and evaluates professional, technical, and administrative planning staff and provides leadership in the daily operations of the planning division.
Evaluates development proposals and planning initiatives for consistency with the City’s long-term land use goals and economic development objectives.
Represents the City in meetings with developers, consultants, public agencies, and community organizations regarding planning and development matters.
Coordinates environmental review processes in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, public administration, environmental studies, geography, or a closely related field.
Experience
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal planning or a closely related field, including experience in development review, land use analysis, environmental review, or long-rand planning. Experience should include responsibility for project management, preparation of staff reports, and coordination with public agencies, developers, and community stakeholders.
Substitutions
A Master’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, public or business administration may substitute for one year of the professional planning experience required above.
Knowledge of
Principles, methods, and procedures applicable to land use planning activities; physical, social, environmental, and economic implications of land use planning; local, state and federal legislation governing land use practices, and the authority and responsibilities for planning activities; organizational structure and jurisdiction of governmental agencies and their interrelationship, responsibilities and functions; methods in designing, research studies; utilizing data sources; general plan elements and principles; grant development and administration; contract administration; and proficient in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Ability to
Manage planning and state/federal grant activities and programs; organize and conduct planning research and studies; compose clear and thorough project reports and recommendations; make clear and persuasive verbal presentations to the Council, and public groups; direct others in the conduct of studies, programs, and projects; analyze and resolve unusual situations through application of City policy; develop comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs of department service; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; use related computer applications; supervise professional and/or other staff as assigned; and have a positive problem-solving orientation.
Additional Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers’ License within six months from the date of employment.
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Distinguishing Characteristics
The City Planner serves as a member of the City’s management team and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the City’s planning function, including current and advanced planning activities.
The City Planner works under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Engineering and may exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative staff within the planning division. The position performs complex professional planning work and provides leadership in the implementation of land use policies, development regulations, and long-range planning initiatives.
Plans, organizes, and manages the City’s current and advanced planning activities, including development review, land use analysis, and long-range planning initiatives.
Oversees and coordinates the review and processing of residential, commercial, and industrial development proposals, including discretionary land use permits, parcel maps, subdivisions, and zoning approvals.
Participates in the preparation and implementation of the City’s General Plan, zoning regulations, and related planning policies.
Interprets and applies planning laws, regulations, and ordinances related to land use, development, and environmental review.
Administers and enforces the City’s zoning regulations and land use policies; provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, and the public regarding development requirements and application procedures.
Coordinates development review activities with engineering staff, consultants, and other City departments to ensure projects comply with applicable regulations and infrastructure requirements.
Prepares and presents staff reports, recommendations, and technical analyses to the City Council, and other boards and commissions.
Supervises and evaluates professional, technical, and administrative planning staff and provides leadership in the daily operations of the planning division.
Evaluates development proposals and planning initiatives for consistency with the City’s long-term land use goals and economic development objectives.
Represents the City in meetings with developers, consultants, public agencies, and community organizations regarding planning and development matters.
Coordinates environmental review processes in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, public administration, environmental studies, geography, or a closely related field.
Experience
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal planning or a closely related field, including experience in development review, land use analysis, environmental review, or long-rand planning. Experience should include responsibility for project management, preparation of staff reports, and coordination with public agencies, developers, and community stakeholders.
Substitutions
A Master’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, public or business administration may substitute for one year of the professional planning experience required above.
Knowledge of
Principles, methods, and procedures applicable to land use planning activities; physical, social, environmental, and economic implications of land use planning; local, state and federal legislation governing land use practices, and the authority and responsibilities for planning activities; organizational structure and jurisdiction of governmental agencies and their interrelationship, responsibilities and functions; methods in designing, research studies; utilizing data sources; general plan elements and principles; grant development and administration; contract administration; and proficient in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Ability to
Manage planning and state/federal grant activities and programs; organize and conduct planning research and studies; compose clear and thorough project reports and recommendations; make clear and persuasive verbal presentations to the Council, and public groups; direct others in the conduct of studies, programs, and projects; analyze and resolve unusual situations through application of City policy; develop comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs of department service; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; use related computer applications; supervise professional and/or other staff as assigned; and have a positive problem-solving orientation.
Additional Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers’ License within six months from the date of employment.
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