Planner (Urban Design)
City of Pasadena
January 9, 2015
Professional Area:
Urban Design
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 (Urban Design) 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.
· Provides support to the Design Review and Historic Preservation Commissions.
· Reviews development projects for compliance with the City’s General Plan, Zoning Code, Design Guidelines and other policy documents.
· Critically evaluates the design of proposed development projects based on professionally recognized and accepted design, land use, and historic preservation principles.
· Proactively facilitates the processing of design-related applications.
· Prepares staff reports and makes presentations to City Commissions and the City Council.
· Conducts analysis and prepares surveys, maps, graphics or other illustrations related to historic preservation, design review, or other land use planning studies.
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:
Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field and two years of experience
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Resume and cover letter must be attached to the job application. 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 (Urban Design) 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.