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Senior Planner, City of El Monte, CA

Senior Planner 

City of El Monte
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience: 
5-7 years
Location: 
El MonteCA


The City of El Monte is searching for qualified applicants to fill a Senior Planner position in the Planning Division. Under the direction of the Planning Services Manager, the Senior Planner leads, oversees and performs specified planning activities for current and advanced planning including:
• Administering the Zoning Code, Subdivision Ordinance, and the General Plan, making recommendations and preparing and presents staff reports.
• Preparing modifications to General Plan Elements, the Zoning Code and other applicable ordinances and policies.
• Performing professional planning activities such as reviewing development and entitlement applications and serving as project manager for development and land use applications.
• Providing technical planning, information and assistance to the Planning Services Manager, the Economic Development Director, the Planning Commission, the City Council, developers, contractors and the general public.
• Performing a variety of environmental and technical studies, conducting CEQA reviews and evaluations and making appropriate findings.
• Conducting site inspections, including determining if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Supervising, mentoring and reviewing work assignments for professional, technical and support staff.
• Performing other related work as required. 
Apply by November 30, 2014.  For a complete list of job requirements and to apply, go to www.ci.el-monte.ca.us.