CLOSING DATE: Continuous, the application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. First application review on March 10, 2025.

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities and programs of the Planning Division of the Development Services Department; performs related work as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, integrates, and directs the work of planning division staff to ensure the attainment of current and advanced planning program goals and objectives; Works with the department head to formulate planning division policy and develop division objectives; Prepares, submits, and administer the annual budget for the division; Advises the Development Services Director, the Planning Commission, and the City Council, on all aspects of City planning; Presents and justifies proposed plans, advanced planning objectives; Ensures the development, implementation, and maintenance of the general plan; Conducts comprehensive housing and land use planning; Directs current planning activities including the City's development review process involving zoning, development applications, subdivisions, landmarks preservation, environmental review, and design review activities.

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Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor 's Degree in Public or Business Administration, City or Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field; AND
Five (5) years of professional planning experience in a governmental agency; AND
Two (2) years of supervisory experience;
Additional post-graduate education in the above-mentioned areas may be substituted for the planning experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years;
A Master's degree will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of the required experience.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

AICP Certification
5 Years of CEQA Experience

(Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

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