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Planning Manager
City of West Covina / West Covina, CA
Posted on: October 24, 2018
Application Deadline: November 25, 2018 @ 11:59pm.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction, plans, organizes and manages the City’s Planning Division; coordinates the section’s activities with developers, other City departments and other public agencies; performs complex professional work in current and advanced planning; performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under general direction and with minimal assistance, incumbents in this position classification must ably perform the following functions:
- Directs and coordinates current and advanced planning projects and activities; develops policies and procedures.
- Supervises professional and technical staff engaged in current or advanced City planning activities including general plan and zoning code implementation, historic preservation, development processing, subdivision review, design review, preparation of environmental reports and ordinances, and art in public places implementation.
- Prepares RFPs, coordinates selection of proposal, prepares reports for City Council approval, and monitors consultant contracts.
- Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding revisions in municipal zoning codes, policies, and procedures; supervises the processing of zoning entitlement applications.
- Meets with developers, business people, homeowners, and others concerned with specific projects to discuss land use requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and to address problems and complaints.
- Reviews, analyzes and coordinates related activities with other City functions and outside agencies; consults with relevant parties and prepares reports and ordinances; conducts research and special studies; meets and negotiates with developers, property owners and general public to resolve planning issues and create understanding of planning policies and procedures.
- Represents the City, as assigned, in relations with community, committees, local, state and Federal agencies, and other planning agencies.
- Attends various meetings that relate to activities, priorities, and operating problems of the division.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and the control of expenditures that relate to division activities and develops appropriate justification for requested changes in personnel, materials and equipment.
- Serves as Acting Director as assigned.
- Perform related duties as needed.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Required Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning; the techniques used in the development, evaluation, and revision of a general plan, specific plans or other related plans such as conceptual or final drawings as well as state laws and guidelines relating to planning; zoning and environmental laws, related court cases, and proper administrative procedures of state, county, city, special districts, and Council of Governments. Working knowledge of public administration principles of supervision, training, and budgeting.
Required Abilities
Ability to effectively manage and supervise subordinate personnel, develop and maintain positive working relationships, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, facilitate quality customer service, effectively resolve conflicts, anticipate changing circumstances and operational needs, make critical decisions, and provide effective assistance and recommendations to the Department Head.
Required Experience
Must have a minimum of seven years responsible professional experience (public and/or private) in the field of urban planning.
Required Education
Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration, or related fields.
Possession of an advanced graduate degree in planning or public administration is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification highly desirable.
- Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license.
Physical Requirements
This position requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.
Application Instructions
Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westcovina. This recruitment is open until filled and the application period is tentatively scheduled to close on November 25, 2018 at 11:59 pm. or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received, whichever occurs first. To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed online application. Incomplete, incoherent, and/or poorly constructed applications will not be considered.
Only those candidates whose applications and resumes most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by the City shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Placement in the position shall be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment check, which includes verification of prior employment and references, Live Scan (fingerprint), and medical exam.
Tentative Recruitment Plan
The following is the tentative exam plan and schedule for this recruitment. Applicants must prepare for the exam accordingly. The City reserves the right to amend the plan as it deems necessary.
- 11/25/18 – Tentative application period closes
- Week of 11/26/18 – First review of applications
- Week of 12/03/18 – Oral Appraisal Interview
- Week of 12/17/18 – Selection Interview
- Week of 01/14/19 – Target Start Date
