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Senior Planner
City of West Hollywood / West Hollywood, CA
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Application Deadline: November 7, 2024 at 5:00pm Pacific
Job Description
To Apply: Visit www.weho.org/jobs
Application Deadline: Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 5:00pm Pacific
The Senior Planner serves as lead staff member and performs complex technical and professional functions related to urban planning projects and programs and sustainability projects, policies and programs, including: serving as project manager for various planning programs and projects; processing land use and development permits; reviewing land use and development proposals and providing advice; collecting, analyzing and presenting planning data; developing and implementing of City-wide sustainability policies and programs; interacting with customers, community members and stakeholders to disseminate information related to property and/or sustainability requirements, ordinances, laws, codes, policies, etc.; reviewing submitted plans, blueprints, etc., and applying approvals; and preparing reports for presentation to various groups, commissions, etc.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be able to demonstrate experience processing various complex land use entitlement projects.
- Have extensive experience applying CEQA in multiple contexts.
- Possess a high level of comfort with public speaking and presenting.
- Be efficient, organized, and motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Have experience working with elected and appointed officials and members of the community.
Reports to: Current & Historic Preservation Planning Manager
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 (5) to seven (7) 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:
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification (desirable)
- Valid California Driver’s License
Application Instructions
To Apply: Visit www.weho.org/jobs
Online Application Deadline: Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 5:00pm Pacific
