Supervising Planner
City of Fresno
April 17, 2015
Professional Area:
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience:
1-3 years
Contact person:
Carrie Giannetta
Phone:
559-621-6950
Email:
carrie.giannetta@fresno.gov
Location:
Fresno, CA
Position Description
The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for Supervising Planner. The Supervising Planner is the first-line supervisory class in the professional planning series. The incumbent is responsible for organizing, preparing and administering work schedules for subordinate professional planners assigned to review and evaluate land use applications and provide environmental analysis. The Supervising Planning will provide direction and supervise staff in the preparation of plans, policies and programs related to the implementation of the General Plan. These responsibilities will include a challenging and diverse array of current and long range planning activities. In addition to land use application activity, the City has established a substantial general plan implementation program. This program includes preparation of a comprehensive update of its zoning ordinance together with a General Plan Update, a Downtown Neighborhoods Community Plan and Fulton Corridor Specific Plan to address long range growth and revitalization goals. The Supervising Planner is expected to carry a case load of complex entitlements in addition to their supervisory responsibilities. One vacancy currently exists in the Development and Resources Management Department; however, the eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
The Requirements
These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify. TO QUALIFY, an applicant must have: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering or related field; AND Two years of journey level experience as a professional planner within a public planning agency. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. NOTE: Applicants must attach a copy of degree for verification of educational requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment.
Selection Process
The examination process may consist of the following:
APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Application materials submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the panel interview. Selection of the most qualified candidate will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience, and education. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for proper evaluation.
PANEL INTERVIEW - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related panel interview to evaluate each candidate's training, experience and personal traits for the position. The panel interview has been tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11, 2015. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
Veteran Preference Regulations
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
Additional Information
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs , CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Additional Information
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the City of Fresno Personnel Department prior to the date of the applicable examination.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry or disability. For more information please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.