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SENIOR PLANNER
City of Huntington Beach / Huntington Beach, CA
Posted on: November 19, 2024
Application Deadline: November 20, 2024
Job Description
In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we’re looking for the “right person” to serve as Senior Planner in our Community Development Department.
Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is comprised of two primary areas: Development Services and Community Enhancement. Development Services is comprised of the following divisions: Planning, Building and Safety and the Permit Center. Community Enhancement is comprised of the Housing, Code Enforcement and Economic Development divisions. Inspection Services is responsible for ensuring projects are constructed pursuant to the approved plans, confirming they are compliant with the California Building Code, once a permit has been issued. The purpose of inspections is to safeguard construction in town from shoddy and unsafe work protecting the owners and occupants of buildings. Once a construction project has passed all inspections and is complete a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, in the case of non-residential buildings or the permit is finalized for residential construction. Building Inspectors most often deal directly with contractors but occasionally will interact directly with owners on an owner-builder situation.
The Position
The Senior Planner is responsible for planning, leading and coordinating complex planning activities, in a lead role. This position performs advanced journey level professional planning activities.
The appointee will process complex entitlements, complete staff reports, and respond to requests for planning and zoning information in a timely manner. These complex entitlements are generally longer term projects that require Planning Commission and/or City Council approval, extensive public outreach and more robust analysis. The selected individual will assist in training other staff and represent the City and department at meetings with City Council committees and outside agencies and organizations.
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Required Experience / Skills / Education
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or other closely related field. A Master’s degree in Planning or a closely related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible urban planning or directly related experience performing professional planning work including two (2) years’ supervisory or lead experience.
Certification: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.
Application Instructions
Applications must be received before 5:00 PM Pacific on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Click HERE to apply online NOW!
