Planning Manager - CA

Planning Manager
City of Perris

Location:
Perris, California, 92570, United States
Posted on:
September 16, 2010
Category:
Planning / Land Use
Experience:
7-10 years

Planning Manager
Salary: $9,099 - $11,059 Monthly


BENEFITS:
Excellent benefits offered including City paid 2.7% @ 55 retirement formula.

Under administrative direction, to direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Planning Division, including site design, terrain constraints, circulation, land use compatibility, utilities, and other urban services in compliance with zoning ordinances, land use entitlements, CEQA, NEPA, related laws and regulatory agencies; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Department Head.

Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a planning program. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of planning programs, policies and operational needs. Modern and complex principles and practices of planning program development and administration. Planning theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of planning projects. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation. Quantitative and statistical analysis. Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to urban planning. Safe driving principles and practices.

Ability to: Manage, direct and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and administrative support personnel. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Planning Division. Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient planning services. Prepare and administer budgets. Prepare clear and concise administrative reports. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of planning goals. Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques. Identify, coordinate and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of land use policy. Analyze site design, terrain constraints, circulation, land use compatibility, utilities and other urban services. Ensure program compliance with Federal, State and local rules, laws and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible professional urban planning experience including three years of administrative and supervisory experience with a public agency.

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, geography, or a related field. Possession of AICP Certification is desirable. A Master’s degree is desirable

License and Certificates: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Visit www.cityofperris.org for a Job Announcement and to download a City Application. To apply, submit the required City Application and resume to:

Division of Human Resources
City of Perris
101 North “D” Street
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6100

Deadline to Apply: October 7, 2010
EOE/ADA