About The Position

MONTHLY SALARY: $8,546 - $11,150

4/10 WORKSCHEDULE (MON-THUR 7AM-6PM)

PLUS AND EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE

This recruitment is to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligibility list to be used for future references.

Filing Deadline: Continuous. Next review to take place on December 18, 2024.

This recruitment may close with or without notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director of Community Development, the Planning and Economic Development Manager oversees planning operations, assists in the planning, management, supervision, coordination, and implementation of a variety of complex economic development activities, projects, and programs. The Planning and Economic Development Manager coordinates planning activities with developers and outside agencies, manages the budget and oversees the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies for the Planning Division; supervises subordinate staff; prepares reports, makes presentations, and provides recommendations; and performs other related duties as assigned. This mid-management position provides high-level administrative assistance to the Director of Community Development and may serve as Acting Director of Community Development in his/her absence.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Oversees the operations of the Planning Division including current and long-range planning functions and programs; recommends modifications to planning programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; manages major projects including annexations, general plan amendments, re-zonings, major subdivisions, non-residential development projects, and strategic plan implementation; prepares reports, makes presentations on planning issues to the City Council and provides recommendations.
Develops and monitors budgets for division programs and identifies potential resources and expenditures; and assists the Director of Community Development with the management of grant applications and implementation relating to geography, maps, plats, site plans, or other planning processes.
Develops requests for proposals and helps select consultants to work with the Division; administers the bidding process; verifies contracts expenditures and compliance; and manages consultant contracts associated with assigned planning and policy studies.
Acts as a liaison and builds strong relationships with local business owners, regional and county officials, and others in the economic development community such as educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses; markets City economic development programs to business, entrepreneurial, and civic/community groups; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to boards, the business community, and other groups; and facilitates and represents the City at meetings with members of the business community and general public.
Leads environmental reviews and assessments involving private and City projects, ordinances, and policy development. Responds to inquiries and provides information over the front counter to applicants, developers, consultants, outside agencies, the public, and other City departments regarding planning information and explaining procedures, land use, development, and environmental regulations and procedures.
Plans, directs staff, and participates in major development projects including the preparation of appraisals, economic feasibility plans, financing plans, environmental documents, design plans, and technical studies required for planning, design, and development of commercial, retail, and residential improvement projects.
Researches, analyzes, and prepares a variety of studies and reports on economic development including labor market trends; prepares, reviews, and evaluates requests for proposals, contracts, and scopes of work for economic feasibility; negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements; and researches and prepares complex grant and funding applications and proposals.
Monitors and keeps informed of current trends in the urban planning field and community development matters, including legislation, court rulings, and professional practices and techniques; evaluates their impact on City operations and recommends policy and procedural improvements.
Provides supervision and training for subordinate staff; evaluates, motivates, and disciplines subordinate staff providing technical guidance in current and advanced planning. Prepares work schedules; determines work procedures and issues written and verbal instructions; and prepares and administers performance evaluations.
Oversee, attend, and participate in preparation agenda materials for the City Council, Planning Commission, and related committees.
Supervises and participates in the preparation of highly technical studies, analyses and reports related to planning activities.
Assists Director of Community Development in building strong city relations with the development, business community and residents. Meets with developers, property owners and others to resolve planning issues.
Participates in the development of department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:

BA/BS in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Economic Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in planning, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
MA/MS highly desirable.
Local government experience is desirable.

Knowledge Of

Principles and practices of urban and regional planning, redevelopment, current and advanced planning, historic preservation, and residential, commercial, and/or industrial development.
Principles of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation; records management principles and procedures including record keeping and filing principles and practices.
Principles and practices of economic and business development including market analysis and methods for business attraction and retention.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Techniques used in dealing with the public and customer service.
Office administration practices and procedures; and City department policies and procedures.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, training, evaluation motivation and discipline.

Skill In

Independently research and analyze problems, identify solutions, project impacts of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
Independently interpret and apply building and zoning codes, City ordinances, policies, procedures, regulations, and law pertaining to planning; read and correctly interpret building plans, specifications, and maps;
Correctly interpret complex economic data and development reports, design plans, leases, agreements, contracts, and permits related to economic development projects and programs.
Prepare clear and concise technical and administrative reports including accurate tables, schedules,

summaries, and other materials in narrative form; establish and maintain various data collection, record keeping, tracking, filing, and reporting systems; and maintain office and specialized files.

Plan, organize, train, and manage the work of assigned staff; resolve grievances and complaints; and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, the public, elected officials, and other departments and outside agencies.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, which includes using tact and discretion when dealing with the public, elected officials, and City staff.
Research, collect, compile and analyze information and data and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
Operate office equipment including computers, copying machines and phone systems.

License/Certification/Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a valid certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
Attend night meetings, special meetings, and business trips as required.

Physical Demands And Working Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. May be required to travel to various sites, locations and/or events. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; employees are required to assume the duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Selection Process

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a panel interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

Legal Right To Work In The United States

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

Emergency Disaster Worker

City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Provisions

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Rosemead

Robert Tapia, Human Resources Analyst

rtapia@cityofrosemead.org

(626) 569-2125

"The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer"

TECHNOLOGY ALLOWANCE

Allowance of $100 per month for employees using personal cell phones in lieu of city issued devices based on Department Director recommendation and City Manager approval.

CAFETERIA-STYLE HEALTH

Employees hired after December 1, 2021, receive up to $1,800 per month to use towards the City's medical, dental, and vision health premiums. Employees who opt-out, receive $500 per month.

RETIREMENT PROGRAM (CALPERS)

All employees will be enrolled in the City's retirement program through CalPERS.

2% @ 55 formula for classic California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) members.
Under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), effective January 1, 2013, all "new members" will be subject to the 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula which also requires a three-year final compensation (the highest average annual pensionable compensation earned by a member during a period of at least 36 months) with an early retirement age of 52.
A "New Member" is defined as: (1) A new hire that is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any other California public retirement system. (2) A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system. (3) A member who established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is hired by a different CalPERS employer after January 1, 2013, after a break in service of greater than six months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". All existing CalPERS members as of December 31, 2012, will retain the existing benefit levels for future service with the same employer.
Effective January 1, 2013, PEPRA prohibited employers from paying any portion of a "new member's" member contribution rate. All non-classic California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) members must pay 50% of total normal cost as employee contribution rate.
All "classic members" are required to contribute their full share, up to 8%, of the employee contribution of the CalPERS rate.

SOCIAL SECURITY

The City deducts from each full-time employees' paycheck, an amount as determined by law for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (Social Security). In addition, the City contributes an additional amount at least equal to the employee's contribution.

Deferred Compensation 457

All employees may voluntarily participate in the available 457 deferred compensation plan.

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125)

The City offers employees a flexible benefit plan which will allow individuals to pay for certain expenses (childcare, unreimbursed medical expenses, insurance premiums) with pre-tax dollars.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY (STD)

The City provides employees with a short-term disability plan to protect against cases where a non-work-related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a short period of time. Employees will receive 66.67% or 2/3 of their pre-disability base salary (one-year average of W-2) with a waiting period of 15 calendar days before receiving their benefits and can last up to 11 weeks. Employees will receive continued payment until the employee is medically able to return to work, or has to begin utilizing long term disability, or until the employee reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD)

The City provides employees with a long-term disability plan to protect against cases where a non-work-related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a long period of time. In these cases, LTD is received only after STD has expired and the employee continues to be medically disabled. Employee will receive 66.67% or 2/3 of their pre-disability base salary with a 90-day waiting period. Employee will receive continued payment until the employee is medically able to return to work, or until the employee reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.

LIFE INSURANCE

Employees receive an accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance policy of $100,000.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Subject to City Manager approval, employees may attend and be reimbursed for part or all of the costs of educational and other training courses (up to $5,000 per fiscal year) which provide a benefit to the City provided there are budgeted funds for such approval by the City Council. Employees with may be reimbursed for registration, cost of books, tuition, lab fees and parking for classes or instruction, provided such classes or instruction are related to the employee's assigned duties with the City.

WELLNESS PROGRAM

The City shall reimburse employees up to three-hundred dollars $300 per fiscal year for qualifying expenses of the City's Wellness Program.

COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM

The City provides a computer purchase program for all full-time employees.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City provides employees with access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

VACATION ACCRUAL

Employees accrue 100 hours of vacation leave during their first year of service. 140 hours are accrued for employees with one year of service, up to (but not over) 13 years. For employees with over 13 years of service the accrual rate is 160 hours.

VACATION BUYBACK

Once per calendar year, employees are eligible to have the City buyback up to 60 hours of accumulated unused vacation time.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Allocated an allotment of 60 hours per year.

SICK LEAVE

Employee will accrue ten (10) hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave will be earned, commencing on the first day of employment employee, and accrued on a bi-weekly basis.

PAID HOLIDAYS

12 paid holidays per year.
Non-essential City services and facilities are closed from Christmas Day (Christmas Eve beginning December 2022) through New Year's Day. Employees are required to utilize their own time or may opt to take the time off without pay during the holiday closure.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

An alternate work schedule may be arranged with City Manager approval. This could include the possibility of utilizing flextime or telecommuting from an offsite location. Any prolonged telecommuting arrangement, or alternate workweek, must be approved, in writing, by the City Manager.

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Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Comments such as, "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and selection process. Falsification of any information of failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification. I understand and will abide by the above information and instructions (Please type your full name).

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Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver License?

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Do you possess a BA/BS in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Economic Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field?

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the degree received. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

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Do you possess a Master's Degree?

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the degree received. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

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Do you possess five (5) full-time years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in planning, including (2) years in a supervisory capacity?

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list related work experience by including the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Position Title 3) Employment Dates 4) # of hours per week 5) Job function related to planning experience in an architectural firm or other related office. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

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Do you possess a valid certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?

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Do you have experience in local government or the public sector?

Yes
No
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