Principal Planner
City of Novato, California
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
Jessica Deakyne
Phone:
415-899-899-8919
Fax:
415-899-8973
Email:
jdeakyne@novato.org
Location:
Novato, CA
PRINCIPAL PLANNER CITY OF NOVATO
$7,231-8,790 monthly + full benefit package.
Placement in the salary range is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Placement in the salary range is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The City of Novato, California is currently looking for a Principal Planner to supervise and perform a broad range of city planning duties.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expert knowledge of current planning procedures and practices, environmental review requirements, and the function of a planning division. This individual will be experienced and comfortable with supervising professional and support planning staff through the completion of simple to complex current planning assignments, handling the more complex current planning activities, and assisting in the operations and administration of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.
The Principal Planner will be responsible for preparing professional quality staff reports and presenting projects to a variety of audiences, including the public, appointed commissions, and elected officials. The Principal Planner lead and help develop a talented team of planning professionals who are focused on processing current planning applications and delivering exceptional customer service. The position represents an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that values creative problem solving, teamwork, and that supports employees to grow and develop professionally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible urban planning, regional planning, community development or zoning administration including experience in a local government and two years of lead supervisory and project management experience. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, or a related field. FINAL FILING
DEADLINE
December 10, 2015 @ 5:00pm Please hold January 7, 2016 as the interview day for this position.
To apply for this position, please visit www.governmentjobs.com or www.novatojobs.org