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PRINCIPAL PLANNER (Long Range & Mobility Planning Division)
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD / CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD (CITY HALL)
Posted on: December 18, 2017
Application Deadline:
Job Description
The Principal Planner supervises staff and performs highly complex and/or politically sensitive advanced level planning functions including: managing and overseeing major planning programs and projects related to Capital projects, regional planning efforts, historic preservation, transportation, and sustainability; overseeing planning entitlements and land use; coordinating policy planning efforts; collecting, analyzing and presenting complex planning data; interacting with customers, community members and stakeholders; reviewing plans, blueprints, etc.; preparing decisions and recommendations; assisting and monitoring division budget and work plans; and reviewing or preparing reports for presentation to various groups, commissions, etc.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field; Master’s degree in related field is preferable; and,
Five to Seven years of progressively responsible experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid California Driver’s License
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification (Must be able to obtain within 12 months of hire.)
AICP Certified Transportation Planner (CTP) (desirable)
Application Instructions
APPLY ONLINE BY THE FILING DEADLINE – JANUARY 8, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
