What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Planner position at City of Oceanside, CA?
Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of City Planner. There will be an upcoming vacancy in the Development Services Department - Planning Division.
Under direction of the Development Services Deputy Director, the City Planner will plan, organize, and direct the operations of the City's Planning Division; coordinate development and implementation of the City’s General Plan; guide future development of the City including administration of the zoning ordinance; supervise professional staff on both advance and current planning projects; and perform other duties as required.
Under direction of the Development Services Deputy Director, the City Planner will plan, organize, and direct the operations of the City's Planning Division; coordinate development and implementation of the City’s General Plan; guide future development of the City including administration of the zoning ordinance; supervise professional staff on both advance and current planning projects; and perform other duties as required.
Examples of Duties
The City Planner plans, directs, and implements the General Plan and zoning ordinance relative to: community growth and development; management of natural resources; proposed development, including future housing strategies. The City Planner develops and administers the Planning Division budget; provides high level of expertise in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Coastal Act implementation; manages, selects, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisory, professional, and support staff; directs, participates in, and performs research for City land use and environmental studies; investigates and makes recommendations on matters relating to City planning and zoning; facilitates Planning Commission meetings and other Commission meetings as assigned; manages and prepares staff reports and presentations at Planning Commission meetings, City Council meetings, and other public meetings; represents the City before public agencies, businesses, civic groups, and other organizations; coordinates interdepartmental review of development projects and oversees staff recommendations on such; and, performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Theory, principles, and practices of land use planning, zoning, and community development;- CEQA, California Coastal Act, California Planning Law, Subdivision Map Act, and relevant City ordinances;
- Regional planning organizations and their programs
- Other State, County, and City laws and regulations affecting land use planning;
- Pertinent Federal and State laws, codes and regulations including recent changes;
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management;
- General principles of historic preservation and economic development;
- Research methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development;
- Methods of preparing effective technical reports and presentations;
- Budgeting procedures and techniques;
- Recent trends, current literature, and sources of information related to municipal planning and administration;
- Local government procedures and practices;
- Citizen involvement techniques and processes; and,
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California Coastal Commission procedures.
- Prepare, revise, and implement sound planning policies and programs for the City;
- Analyze and apply data from recent governmental planning studies;
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates;
- Learn and effectively utilize project management, land development tracking, and permitting software;
- Coordinate work of the department in collaboration with other departments;
- Speak effectively in public;
- Prepare clear and comprehensive reports;
- Prepare and administer a division budget;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with public groups and organizations;
- Be innovative and influential in highly visible/controversial projects;
- Manage multiple, high-priority projects and issues effectively and meet deadlines;
- Develop successful working relationships at various levels of the City organization;
- Resolve internal and external customer complaints;
- Interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations;
- Read with the ability to comprehend technical and legal materials; and,
- Effectively lead, supervise, evaluate, and mentor subordinates.
- Operate a motor vehicle;
- Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties.
Experience and Training
Experience: Six years of public sector land use planning experience, including at least two years of supervising professional level planning staff.
Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or a closely related field.
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or a closely related field is highly desirable.
License/Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License.
An AICP certification is highly desirable.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive public contact. Occasional travel to work sites or other sites for meetings, or to undeveloped areas of the City for field visits. Field sites may include construction sites, steep terrains, agricultural areas, and habitats of native flora and fauna, insects, native animals and endangered species.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include a written and/or oral examination to assess job-related education, experience and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
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