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Senior Planner
City of San Gabriel / San Gabriel, CA
Posted on: July 6, 2018
Application Deadline:
Job Description
Senior Planner
$6,785 – $8,247 monthly
The Opportunity & Ideal Candidate:
The City of San Gabriel is seeking a Senior Planner to conduct highly responsible advanced planning projects, research, and special studies. The ideal candidate will function as an administrative hearing officer and senior staff to the Planning Commission and Design Review Commission; perform professional planning work; and perform management or administrative tasks as assigned. The Senior Planner will have a combination of supervisory and/or lead experience, urban design training, and the ability to function in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment.
Under general direction of the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner performs advanced professional work by reviewing and processing complex comprehensive plan amendments, re-zonings, annexations, site plans, and subdivisions; serves as a project lead for junior staff; manages and participates in long-range and current planning programs, including the preparation, amendment, and implementation of the general plan and development codes; acts as the administrative hearing officer when required and responds to issues raised by internal and external customers; makes presentations to and advises the Planning and Design Review Commission; reviews proposed developments; and processes discretionary and administrative permits.
From a big picture perspective, the Senior Planner prepares and manages complex reports and studies; performs field inspections to gather data relevant to development review and/or to verify compliance of development projects with approved plans; coordinates projects and activities with community stakeholders, other city departments, outside agencies, and the general public; participates in regional and sub-regional organizations relating to planning, community development, transportation, and other issues; reviews consultant proposals, develops project budgets, administers bidding processes, and verifies contract expenditures and compliance; participates in the consideration and development of divisional operational policies and procedures; and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Although other combinations may be considered, a typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be a B.A. or B.S. degree in urban and regional planning from a four-year college accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board; four years of experience in professional urban and regional planning work; and possession of a valid certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) within one year of appointment. Supervisory and/or lead experience is preferred. Possession of a California Class C Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record are also required.
Application Instructions
Application Procedure:
Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel application, resume, and cover letter. All application materials must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday August 2, 2018. To apply, please visit jobs.sangabrielcity.com. Faxed, emailed, or hard copies of applications and/or resumes are not accepted.
