Planner (Historic Preservation)
City of Pasadena
January 9, 2015
Professional Area:
Preservation
Location:
Pasadena, CA
CLOSING DATE: 01/29/15
ANNUAL SALARY: $75,596.35 - $94,495.02
THE POSITION
The City of Pasadena is looking for an experienced, solution-oriented Planner (Historic Preservation) to join the Design and Historic Preservation Section of the Planning and Community Development Department.
The ideal candidate is an effective problem-solver who combines technical expertise with excellent communication skills. Come join our team of professionals!
The ideal candidate is an effective problem-solver who combines technical expertise with excellent communication skills. Come join our team of professionals!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following list represents some of the essential functions of the position. Assignments may vary. For more detailed information, including knowledge, skills and abilities required, please refer to the job description.
• Evaluates projects for compliance with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to historic resources, including the California Environmental Quality Act and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.
•Prepares and presents recommendations to the Historic Preservation Commission and Design Commission regarding the designation of districts, places, monuments and/or structures as an historic resource.
•Provides technical expertise in historic preservation to the public and City personnel.
•Reviews building permit applications related to historic resources for compliance with the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
•Reviews applications and projects related to the Mills Act.
•Develops public education programs and programs to preserve the City’s historic resources.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
Example combinations include:
Example combinations include:
Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field and two years of experience equivalent to that of an Associate Planner with the City of Pasadena.
Core Competencies
The following list represents some of the core competencies for this position; see the job description for more detailed information:
· Ability to Take Initiative/Responsibility – The ability to readily identify current and potential problems and opportunities for improvement; Takes action to implement solutions and improvements.
· Ability to Work Independently - Plans and organizes workload for maximum productivity; works well independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
· Attention to Detail - The ability to ensure that output is fit for purpose and free from error.
· Big Picture Thinking - Makes daily decisions based on the ability to support long-term goals.
· Communication Skills - The ability to present information clearly and in an organized manner.
· Customer Focus - Shows interest and understanding of the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers.
· Interpersonal Skills – The ability to interact effectively and courteously with others.
· Listening Skills – The ability to critically evaluate the content of information that is presented.
· Organizing and Planning Skills - The ability to achieve goals through careful preparation and organization.
· Proactive Thinking Skills - The ability to maintain a conscious awareness of events and situations and to take action when needed.
· Results Orientation – The ability to maintain a firm focus on useful results and outcomes.
· Time Management Ability - The ability to prioritize tasks with respect to importance and deadlines; consistently meet deadlines.
· Written Communication Skills - Use correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. Present information clearly and in an organized manner. Vary content, tone and style to suit the purpose and intended reader.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Resume and cover letter must be attached to the application.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record may be required for some assignments.
At least three years of professional work related to CEQA clearance.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record may be required for some assignments.
At least three years of professional work related to CEQA clearance.
SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be screened upon receipt, and only candidates who meet minimum job qualifications and who are the most highly competitive may be invited to a written, oral and/or performance examination.
There is currently one Planner (Historic Preservation) vacancy in the Planning and Community Development Department. As a result of this selection process, an eligible list of candidates will be established which will be used to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies in the future.