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Principal Planner
City of Pico Rivera / Pico Rivera, California
Posted on: January 14, 2020
Application Deadline: Continuous
Job Description
The Position
The Principal Planner will play a major role in the Community Development Department’s team effort of developing and design standards and guidelines that will channel development in the City over the next 10 to 20 years. The Principal Planner will perform highly advanced-level professional and environmental planning within the Community Development Department as they plan, manage and review current planning, advance planning, and environmental analysis projects and assignments in support of the Deputy Director of Community Development, and supervise and coordinate the work of lower professional and technical staff as assigned.
City Hall is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Employees work a 4/10 schedule. Schedule for this position will be either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday (schedule may change based on the need of the department). This position could be required to work non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays based on special events, community meetings, and commission meetings.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Theories and principles of urban planning, site planning, architectural planning, and landscape planning principles; advanced planning, current planning, and environmental planning principles, concepts and trends; planning principles and land use policies; City General Plan and California Environmental Quality Act; customer service techniques; safety procedures and practices; communication and public relations practices; pertinent laws and regulations; statutory reporting requirements; time management methods; conflict resolution methods; supervisory techniques; leadership techniques; work organization planning methods; theories and principles of occupational disciplines.
Skills:
Proper use of a personal computer/laptop/mobile device and other technologies; proficiency in specialized software programs including Microsoft Office Suite; skillset necessary to create and manage Department budget; and perform mathematical computations with ease.
May be required to operate a vehicle and equipment safely.
Ability to:
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks; analyze and solve problems; research and interpret data; interpret laws and regulations; interpret standards and practices; assist with budget preparation; demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; use conflict resolution techniques; tracking and writing techniques; give effective oral and public presentations; represent the City at functions; follow oral and written instructions; work with minimal supervision; use project, records and time management techniques; initiate and complete performance evaluations; write reports; comply with required regulations; delegate tasks and manage projects; maintain confidentiality of non-public records; demonstrate effective leadership skills; manage capital improvement projects; review and interpret plans and specifications.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field; college coursework/extension classes; supervisory and managerial training. Master’s degree desired.
Experience:
Six (6) years of related experience in municipal planning and community development; two (2) years of supervisory experience; public contact experience; leadership experience. Budget/policy experience is desired.
Application Instructions
TESTING: Written Exam-Qualifying; Oral Interview-100%
FINAL FILING DATE: This recruitment will remain open until filled, and may close without prior notice. Selection of applicants will be on a first come, first served basis. As employment applications are received, they will be immediately reviewed. Based on a review of application materials, the best qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
A fully completed City application and supplemental questionnaire will be rated for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. All statements made on the application are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment.
This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority and is classified as at-will. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Candidate(s) selected for hire will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post-offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City’s expense.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at [email protected].
The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
