Principal Planner
City of Santa Clara- Planning & Inspection Department
October 3, 2014
Professional Area:
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Experience:
5-7 years
Phone:
408-615-2080
Location:
Santa Clara, CA
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Principal Planner Control Point 85% 100% 110% $116,160 $136,656 $150,324 $9,680 $11,388 $12,527
The Principal Planner Control Point 85% 100% 110% $116,160 $136,656 $150,324 $9,680 $11,388 $12,527
The City of Santa Clara offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. The Principal Planner annual salary upon appointment is expected to be at approximately 85% of Control Point. The Control Point Salary provides a range for establishing the initial salary for unclassified managers when hired. Hiring above 85% of Control Point may be considered based on qualifications and years of experience. Through time the Control Point of an unclassified position has the opportunity to reach 110%. Appointment above the Control Point is subject to approval by the City Council. In 2014, the City opened Levi’s Stadium, a 68,500 seat NFL stadium. This $1.3 billion Stadium is the home of the San Francisco 49ers, as well as the site of Super Bowl 50 to be held on February 7, 2016. The City offers a number of benefits to management employees, including: CalPERS Retirement Plan/Social Security: California Public Employees’ Retirement System integrated with Social Security. CalPERS 8% employee contribution. Social Security, FICA employee contribution: 7.65% of earnings (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare). CalPERS Pension: 2.7% @ 55 for Classic Employees (no EPMC), 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS employees. For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.santaclaraca.gov. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
To receive first consideration for the screening process, the Human Resources Department must receive completed resume packets no later than 4:00 p.m., October 30, 2014. Resume Packets must include a “Letter of Interest and Intent”, salary history (including current fringe benefits), and a detailed resume. Applicants may submit resume packets using the “Apply Now” feature from the job announcement on www.santaclaraca.gov or submit hard copies to the address below. Those with disabilities who are capable of performing the job duties of the position may request reasonable accommodation to help with the selection process by contacting the Human Resources Department at (408) 615-2080, or for those who are hearing impaired, call TTY (408) 984-3042. Only those applicants who show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass a City background investigation, which may include, in the discretion of the City and/or as required by law, fingerprinting, criminal records search, credit check, DMV record check, workers compensation, academic and employment verification. Any information obtained will be used to determine eligibility for employment in accordance with the law, including but not limited to restrictions regarding employer use of arrest and/or conviction information.
Additional information is available from:
City of Santa Clara Human Resources Department
1500 Warburton Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
www.santaclaraca.gov
10-3-2014 49-14-143U
To receive first consideration for the screening process, the Human Resources Department must receive completed resume packets no later than 4:00 p.m., October 30, 2014. Resume Packets must include a “Letter of Interest and Intent”, salary history (including current fringe benefits), and a detailed resume. Applicants may submit resume packets using the “Apply Now” feature from the job announcement on www.santaclaraca.gov or submit hard copies to the address below. Those with disabilities who are capable of performing the job duties of the position may request reasonable accommodation to help with the selection process by contacting the Human Resources Department at (408) 615-2080, or for those who are hearing impaired, call TTY (408) 984-3042. Only those applicants who show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass a City background investigation, which may include, in the discretion of the City and/or as required by law, fingerprinting, criminal records search, credit check, DMV record check, workers compensation, academic and employment verification. Any information obtained will be used to determine eligibility for employment in accordance with the law, including but not limited to restrictions regarding employer use of arrest and/or conviction information.
Additional information is available from:
City of Santa Clara Human Resources Department
1500 Warburton Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
www.santaclaraca.gov
10-3-2014 49-14-143U
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Santa Clara Invites Applications for the position of PRINCIPAL PLANNER PLANNING & INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Final Filing Date: October 30, 2014 THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA Located in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara promotes a high quality of life and strong economic climate for a population of 121,229 residents. Within the city limits are included attractive residential and vigorous industrial areas, beautiful parks, and excellent schools. Santa Clara is the home of Mission Santa Clara, Santa Clara University, Mission College and California’s Great America theme park. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council/Manager form of government. The city is a full service city with an annual budget of approximately $660 million.
THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Planning & Inspection Department is to plan for and review the development and maintenance of the privately owned, physical environment of the City.
The City of Santa Clara Invites Applications for the position of PRINCIPAL PLANNER PLANNING & INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Final Filing Date: October 30, 2014 THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA Located in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara promotes a high quality of life and strong economic climate for a population of 121,229 residents. Within the city limits are included attractive residential and vigorous industrial areas, beautiful parks, and excellent schools. Santa Clara is the home of Mission Santa Clara, Santa Clara University, Mission College and California’s Great America theme park. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council/Manager form of government. The city is a full service city with an annual budget of approximately $660 million.
THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Planning & Inspection Department is to plan for and review the development and maintenance of the privately owned, physical environment of the City.
THE POSITION
This is a management position in the Unclassified Service responsible for overseeing a variety of programs and activities of the Planning and Inspection Department. The Principal Planner will be focused primarily on policy planning and other advanced planning projects, in addition to special projects as assigned. The position’s major responsibility will be to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects such as the City’s General Plan updates, Housing Element updates, zoning code revisions, specific plan creation, updates of various City design guidelines, and some larger development projects. An incumbent in this classification exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature, and will have skills in coordinating, efforts across City departments and outside entities, and will be results-driven. The successful candidate will be expected to focus on three key responsibilities that include: 1) taking the initiative to prepare and complete periodic amendments to the City’s Land Use, Housing Element and other General Plan elements, 2) directing and managing the development of land use plans for specific areas of the City, and 3) working with city planners and applicants in coordinating and advancing development projects that require interpretation, implementation or amendment to land use policies of the City’s General Plan. As a member of the City’s unclassified service, this is an “at will” position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.
This is a management position in the Unclassified Service responsible for overseeing a variety of programs and activities of the Planning and Inspection Department. The Principal Planner will be focused primarily on policy planning and other advanced planning projects, in addition to special projects as assigned. The position’s major responsibility will be to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects such as the City’s General Plan updates, Housing Element updates, zoning code revisions, specific plan creation, updates of various City design guidelines, and some larger development projects. An incumbent in this classification exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature, and will have skills in coordinating, efforts across City departments and outside entities, and will be results-driven. The successful candidate will be expected to focus on three key responsibilities that include: 1) taking the initiative to prepare and complete periodic amendments to the City’s Land Use, Housing Element and other General Plan elements, 2) directing and managing the development of land use plans for specific areas of the City, and 3) working with city planners and applicants in coordinating and advancing development projects that require interpretation, implementation or amendment to land use policies of the City’s General Plan. As a member of the City’s unclassified service, this is an “at will” position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education and Experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in city planning;
- Four years of professional municipal or closely related planning experience;
- Experience with computer software programs commonly used by the City and by the Planning & Inspection Department such as Microsoft Word, Excel, permitting software and Geographic Information System (GIS);
- Experience working with senior managers on significant policy planning, General Plan updates, creation of specific plans, writing municipal code, and other advanced planning projects;
- Experience in managing consultants on large and complex projects involving significant public outreach, steering committees, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
- Experience in collaboration with local, regional and state agencies and organizations in complex current and/or advanced planning projects
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating multiple disciplines involved in urban development and/or policy planning if desirable.
- Experience with governmental decision making bodies, including making presentations to, working with and providing support for these entities is desirable.
- California professional municipal or closely related planning experience is desirable.
LICENSE
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of:
- Principles, methods and procedures of city planning and the administration thereof;
- Physical, social and economic, implications involved in city planning, including the development of urban, environmental and aesthetic needs;
- Research methods, including statistics;
- Governmental, organization, transportation, communications and public utility systems as related to planning; and
- Legal considerations and provisions of planning law, environmental law, zoning administration and subdivision regulations.
Ability to:
- Manage, organize and conduct planning research studies and reports;
- Draw logical and perceptive conclusions from factual data;
- Define alternative actions and creative solutions;
- Develop well-supported recommendations;
- Work cooperatively with others and maintain a collaborative approach for resolving complex planning and development projects;
- Speak and write effectively;
- Supervise preparation of maps, charts and other graphic materials; and
- Train and supervise the work of others in a team environment.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: With general direction:
- Manage policy planning projects and programs within the Department of Planning and Inspection, under the general direction of the City Planner and the Director of Planning and Inspection
- Gather, analyze and present data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use before commissions and public hearings;
- Plan, manage, and participate in the preparation of advanced planning projects;
- Prepare statistics and other information for general distribution;
- Technical and management advisor to subordinate personnel in solving difficult assignments and in reviewing objectives, techniques of execution, and findings;
- Assist in the review of the City’s General Plan and preparation of new ordinances to effectuate the same;
- Research, planning and technical analysis for complex planning projects and preparation of reports including recommendations;
- Coordinate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), environmental consultants, mitigation monitoring or reporting program requirements associated with advanced planning projects
- Plan and participate in meetings of various civic, business and community organizations;
- May be responsible for assisting the City Planner in the staffing of the Planning Commission, the Permit Center and the allocation of budget and staffing resources as directed;
- May lead a team on a planning initiative as assigned;
- May act for the City Planner or the Director in their absence;
- May represent the Department at the Architectural Committee, Historical and Landmarks Commission, and other planning advisory committees as needed; and
- Performs related work as assigned by the City Planner and/or the Director
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the administrative direction of the City Planner, Director of Planning and Inspection and/or the City Manager, as assigned.
Works under the administrative direction of the City Planner, Director of Planning and Inspection and/or the City Manager, as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May supervise and train personnel in the Planning Division and others as assigned. May be responsible for evaluating and reporting on the work efforts of employees, in recommending to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees, in weighing the economic impact of deploying or directing employees, or in adjusting employee grievances.
May supervise and train personnel in the Planning Division and others as assigned. May be responsible for evaluating and reporting on the work efforts of employees, in recommending to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees, in weighing the economic impact of deploying or directing employees, or in adjusting employee grievances.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager’s Directive 100.
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager’s Directive 100.