Residential Junior Analyst III, Cook County Assessor's Office - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 

At a glance

$59K/yr

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Work in person for part of the week, from the location

Job

Full-time

US work authorization required

RESIDENTIAL JUNIOR ANALYST III - Assessor's Office   Requisition ID:  00135835

Organization:  Cook County Elected Officials   Work Locations: 

 

  

Opening Date:  Dec 19, 2024   Closing Date:  Jan 2, 2025  Full-time  Shift Start Time:  9:00 A.M.   Shift End Time:  5:00 P.M.

  AFSCME 3835

Posting Salary: $59,267 Grade: 15  

6 Position Vacancies

Available Work Shifts:  7:30am - 3:30pm  /  8:00am - 4:00pm  /  8:30am - 4:30pm  /  9:00am - 5:00pm

This is an AFSCME 3835 Bargaining Union Position 

Job Summary

 Reporting to the assigned Manager of Residential Valuations, or Manager of Commercial Valuation, the Residential Junior Analyst is responsible for determining the assessed value of residential properties in Cook County, analyzing and processing appeals, and conducting re- reviews and Certificates   of Error related to the valuation of those properties. The Residential Junior Analyst is responsible for performing all duties in a uniform and timely manner in order to meet the assessment deadlines of the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO). The Residential Junior Analyst also provides good customer service.

 Essential Job Duties

• Reviews, analyzes and processes appeals, applications for Certificates of Error and re-reviews, as assigned, pertaining to the valuation of residential properties filed by or on behalf of property owners.
• Enters questionnaire data, property assessment data, and percentage of ownership data into CCAO’s automated systems to calculate a value for each Property Index Number (PIN) and calculates manually as necessary.
• May determine assessed value for certain types of residential property such as condominium units.
• Uses CCAO systems and databases, the internet, computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA), other mass appraisal systems, and other techniques to make assessment decisions.
• Ensures that residential property in Cook County is fairly and uniformly assessed, applying appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and other guidelines.
• Follows direction of the assigned Group Leader to meet assessment cycle deadlines.
• Performs other duties and assignments, as required, to achieve the overall goals of the Valuations Department.
• Uses discretion in carrying out his/her assignments and in effectively completing tasks, resolving any minor problems in accordance with CCAO’s policies and guidelines.
• Communicates issues to the assigned Group Leader and the Manager of Residential Valuations, as appropriate.
• Works extended hours and overtime as needed.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• One (1) years of full-time work experience in finance, property taxation, assessments, real estate valuation, or related field.

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher and a major in finance, business administration, real estate, mathematics, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of CCAO policies, practices, and guidelines, or the ability to quickly attain such knowledge.
• Knowledge of CCAO procedures related to CCAO operations, function, activities and the property tax system, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge.
• Knowledge of assessment valuation standards, practices and techniques, and the three approaches to assessing value.
• Knowledge of the assessment cycle.
• Ability to meet CCAO and departmental deadlines, production goals and effectively utilize time with limited oversight.
• Knowledge of materials, software, equipment, and procedures utilized by CCAO, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge.
• Ability to adjust to new techniques and procedures.
• Ability to converse knowledgeably and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others; excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers.
• Ability to coordinate and carry out instructions.
• Must be computer literate, with skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data, and have the ability to work with CCAO systems and databases, Taxmaps, Microsoft Word, Teams and Excel, and CAMA systems, as needed.
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Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to review and edit written and electronic communications for long periods of time.
• Repetitive use of hands to handle and/or operate standard office equipment.
• Regular use of a telephone to communicate.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to thirty (30) pounds of documents.

 

ANNUAL SALARY: $59,267 - Grade 15

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Internal Applicants Apply online at: https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/170/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en   

External Applicants Apply online at :https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/120/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Online submissions will close at 11:59pm on 01/02/2025

Applications of eligible applicants will be retained for consideration for 12 months following receipt of application, or until this Notice of job Opportunity is withdrawn, whichever occurs first.
 
On or before the final date for interviews, applicants must furnish Human Resources with sufficient proof of education (if applicable), designations/certifications, professional references, and photo identification.

Sustainable Communities Liaison - Citizens Utility Board (Chicago)

Who: The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is Illinois’ premiere utility watchdog organization, striving for better service and lower utility rates for all Illinois residents. Our work ranges from challenging utility rate hike requests, to fighting for more sustainable energy policies, to helping individuals understand the issues. CUB’s outreach staffers travel the state to conduct hundreds of grassroots community events every year.

What: Sustainable Communities Liaison

We are currently seeking an energetic, public-interest-minded person to take a central role in these efforts as our Sustainable Communities Liaison.

Overview: The Sustainable Communities Liaison engages individuals and groups on consumer issues related to clean, affordable energy. He/she establishes and maintains relationships in the community and conducts meetings, workshops, and other events to educate stakeholders on utility issues. He/she also keeps abreast of Illinois’ rapidly-changing energy policies and works with the rest of CUB’s team to develop and test effective messaging strategies.

Responsibilities:

Geospatial Analyst - GreenInfo Network (Oakland, CA)

Who: At GreenInfo, we work in the unique intersection of technology and nonprofit advocacy, with a large part of our history in support of land conservation. To serve the public good while pushing the edge of new tech is extremely rewarding.

What: We are hiring a new Geospatial Analyst to join our GIS team, which represents about half of our staff. The work we do is collaborative, fun, challenging, and always committed to the public good. GreenInfo's clients are passionate about fair elections, equity in park access, public health, and land conservation, to name a few.

This new position will focus primarily on highly skilled GIS data work. As a Geospatial Analyst with us, you will:

Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Assistant - Urban Institute (D.C.)

Who: At the nonprofit Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. Our employees are empowered to open minds, shape decisions and offer solutions. We encourage intellectual honesty, innovation, diversity, and mutual respect, and our analysis elevates the debate, wherever it takes place.

Urban’s greatest asset is our people. We strive to attract and cultivate a vibrant, creative, and diverse community. Our employees drive Urban’s mission through entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, effective communication, results-orientation, and relationship cultivation. Our success depends on engaging individuals who possess and value these attributes.

Within the Urban Institute, the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Center conducts research on how housing and place shape people’s lives. We believe that housing and place matter. Quality, affordable housing anchors families, and the communities where people live can influence nearly everything in their lives: where they work and how they get there, the quality of schools that their children attend, their health and safety, even their longevity.

What: The Metropolitan Housing and Communities Center seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to work as a Policy Assistant to support projects on a variety of housing policy topics.This position plays a key support role on projects that include research, policy development and communications.

Responsibilities include:

Planning & Development Position - Flint Michigan, Deadline 9/8/17

Openings as of 8/28/2017

• Planner IJobID: 773 





Position Type:
  City of Flint - Planning & Development/Planner I
Date Posted:
  8/25/2017
Location:
  City of Flint Municipal Center (City Hall)
Closing Date: 
  09/08/2017

District:
  City of Flint - website
  Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment.  Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows:  Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.


Link: https://www.applitrack.com/fgahrc/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=773

Planning Associate II, CFW Inc. - Emeryville or Los Angeles, CA

Planning Associate II

CFW Inc.

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Dr. Rosa Perez

Phone: 

510-596-8180

Email: 

rperez@cfwinc.com

Website: 

http://www.cfwinc.com

Location: 

Emeryville, CA

THE POSITION

Our planning associates are multi-talented visionaries that deliver superb written work, are as comfortable using skills of urban design to craft site plans and capital programs as they are crunching numbers and streamlining excel formulas, and ultimately use their poise and confidence at the podium to present a completed planning product in front of public officials.

The Planning Associate II position is a full-time professional services position. This position will require candidates to apply a broad range of analytical support, guidance, and production of original planning work, under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Planning Services. The selected candidate will be based either out of the company’s Emeryville or Los Angeles office; however, this position requires the candidate to travel in order to serve clients throughout the State.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Planning Associate II are as follows:

• Assess school capital program needs, including facilities, infrastructure, technology, and other relevant programs
• Develop specifications for proposed facilities and sites
• Write, design, assemble, and edit original content for clients through a process-driven planning approach focused on improving the learning environments and the functionality of school site
• Coordinate with team members to develop project budgets and schedules
• Direct, coordinate, review and participate in collecting data, performing analysis, formulating plan documents, and producing implementation materials as well as prepare and analyze reports, studies, findings, letters, memos, public notices, etc., as needed to support CFW operations or client needs
• Attend client and Board of Trustee meetings as required, typically in the evenings
• Analyze grant eligibility and assist in completing necessary applications for State and Federal education grant programs, such as State Aid funding
• Oversee and provide quality control for the products assigned to the Planning Associate(s) I
• Review drafts and provide final edits to the documents produced by the Planning Associate(s) I, insuring these documents are error-free, written in proper style/voice, and fulfill our commitment to both the client and our firm
• Synthesize the Division’s efforts in regular reports to the Assistant Vice President for Planning Services
• Review of all external marketing and client presentations
• Train and mentor the subordinate Associates
• Identification and marketing of additional opportunities to assist new and existing clients in meeting their facilities planning objectives
• Maintain knowledge of advanced planning principles and practice, current developments, literature and information sources; research methods, and laws and ordinances regarding plans, development review, education policy, zoning, land division and environmental review

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience along with completion of a Masters degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business, Economics, Architecture, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; candidates are encouraged to share any experience with additional industry-specific tools (e.g. MS Project for schedules, Photoshop/Illustrator for graphics, SketchUp for 3D models, ArcGIS/Google Earth for mapping, etc)
• Adept with planning policies at the local, county, and state level in California (e.g. School Districts, City Councils, County Planning, CEQA, Coastal Commission, etc) and are prepared to rapidly develop a command of relevant State agencies (e.g. OPSC, DSA, CDE, etc)
• Self-motivated and self-directed, can work independently and  adhere to a rapid-paced work schedule
• Available for evening meetings and overnight trips
• Proven ability to write in a professional manner
• Ability to synthesize and apply government regulations and industry best practices to the assigned work product

APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES

Desired Start Date: At successful completion of interview process.

Compensation: CFW offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required materials:  Interested candidates should submit the following to the Director of Human Resources, Dr. Rosa Perez at rperez@cfwinc.com: (1) a cover letter that summarizes relevant work experience and abilities; (2) 2-3 professional references; (3) a resume; and (4) a sample of written work that is relevant to the position.  Samples of work may include a professionally completed plan, study, or analysis completed for a client or public decision-making body.  Professionally commissioned documents or presentations with written narrative, graphics, and data are preferred.  Candidates must indicate precisely the portion of work completed individually.

Hiring Process: CFW will review the pool of candidate information in the order received and may call suitable candidates to arrange an opportunity for an in person or Skype-based preliminary interview.  Finalists may then be called to arrange a second interview with the firm’s senior management team.

Submittal Deadline: Reviews of applicants will begin in mid-December, 2015; candidates are strongly encouraged to submit required materials as soon as possible.

Questions regarding the assignment may be directed to Jeremy Cogan, Assistant Vice President for Planning Services at:  jcogan@cfwinc.com.  Mr. Cogan’s phone number is 323-543-8317.

More information about CFW may be found at: http://www.cfwinc.com/

Planner I, Osceola County BOCC - Kissimmee, FL

Planner I

Osceola County BOCC

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Website: 

http://webkiosk.osceola.org/index.cfm?lsFuses=JobApp/Jobs/Detail&sJobID=PS101777

Location: 

Kissimmee, FL

The position that Osceola County is seeking to fill is within the Transportation Planning Studio of the Planning & Design Area.  It will be a support position working with a team of 4 -6 other staff members.  Experience in transportation planning, bike trails and recreation trails, MetroPlan and/or working with Public Works or other jurisdictions in a Technical Advisory role is highly preferred.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform simple planning activities including (1) land use, environmental, transportation, infrastructure and physical planning; (2) data research, inventory and analysis to support planning activities; and (3) report writing and development review to implement the County’s Comprehensive Plan.  Employees in this classification function at entry professional level to perform skilled planning work.  Objective is to execute the County’s program for its Comprehensive Plan in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Obtains data and performs required analysis to support the Comprehensive Plan and associated studies.
• Provides technical assessment of impacts of land use for both current and long range planning activities.
• Reviews preliminary and final plans for development for compliance with Comprehensive Plan and development regulations.
• Coordinates Inter-departmental review of the development applications.
• Provides assistance to senior level staff positions in both current and long range planning activities.
• Assists in the long range planning function of the department by providing information and analysis.
• Responsible for distribution of demographic data to the general public.
• Assists applicants with submittal of plan amendment applications.
• Assists the general public and developers with the application of the future land use map as designated on their property.
• Participates in the review and implementation of the Land Development Code.
• Assists senior staff in preparing and making presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, and community groups.
• Provides technical assistance at meetings.
• Conducts necessary research and analyzes collected data.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban, environmental, and transportation planning; knowledge of State, County and municipal planning, zoning and development.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of the objectives associated with both long and short-range planning initiatives within assigned area of planning.
• Knowledge of the body of available and current information resources applicable to the functions for technical research purposes and for special projects as may be assigned.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies to support effective decision-making in accordance with established precedent.
• Knowledge of required development applications.
• Interpersonal, leadership, planning, management and communications skills; ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials.
• Ability to utilize personal computers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with internal and external customers, industry professionals, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with direction.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field supplemented by zero (0) to three (3) years professional planning experience within a similar public organization; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Management Intern - City of Olathe, KS

SALARY: $36,000.00 /Year

OPENING DATE: 12/10/15

CLOSING DATE: 12/28/15 05:00 PM 

 

DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Management Intern performs developmental-level professional work for the City Manager’s Office and participates in and leads a variety of projects contributing to the continued success of various organization-wide initiatives. Duties and responsibilities are designed to further prepare the incumbent for a successful career in local government.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Perform developmental-level professional administrative work, research, and analysis in support of the City Manager’s office, the Mayor, and Council as directed.

 Interact regularly with personnel from other departments to ensure effective interdepartmental communication and maximize operational effectiveness.

 Respond to citizen inquiries/requests and resolve all issues within assigned scope of responsibility in a timely manner, referring more complex issues to the Assistant City Manager for resolution.

 Assist with developing and implementing projects and programs impacting one or more City departments.

 Facilitate program for Olathe third graders to learn about local government.

 Act as staff advisor to the Olathe Teen Council.

 Assist with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgetary process by inputting data, performing appropriate analysis, and preparing necessary reports.

 Attend and participate in various organizational meetings of the  City Council and Council sub-committees as directed.

 May facilitate employee committee or ad hoc groups.

 Perform duties and responsibilities as required.  

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Experience: At least six months of related work experience required. Related internships (paid or unpaid) are acceptable as related work experience.

 Education: Master’s in Public Administration or equivalent

Knowledge of: General knowledge of municipal governments, city regulations/codes and ordinances.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

For consideration, you must submit ALL of the following material by January 25, 2016:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Three Professional References

4. City of Olathe on-line Employment Application

A background investigation, post offer pre-employment physical and drug test required.

 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.olatheks.org

Urban Designer/Planner, Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Urban Designer/Planner
Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Studio Gang’s urbanism practice works to understand, contextualize, and respond to challenges faced by the systems and actors within our urban ecosystem: communities, cities, governments, and markets. Our practice blends authentic community engagement, a commitment to socio-economic justice, and deep planning and design expertise to make new solutions possible. Urban Designer/Planner:  The Urban Designer/Planner position is an opportunity to work on a wide range of urban planning and design projects. The position requires strong analytical, spatial, and graphic abilities as well as experience in urban design and land use planning projects. Applicants should possess strong research, writing, and communication skills and must be able to work well independently and within teams of multidisciplinary professionals. Must have proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and 3-D programs such as Rhino. The American Institute of Architects - 4 days ago - save job » View or apply to job

Department Manager, Planning - T.Y. Lin International - Chicago, IL

Department Manager, Planning
T.Y. Lin International 4 reviews - Chicago, IL

The Planning Department Manager will oversee the Planning Department; direct and/or participate in all stages of plan development including analysis, presentations, public participation, client meetings, policy and best practice research; develop and maintain client relationships; and identify and assist with marketing efforts. Responsibilities: Oversight and management of the Planning Department. This includes both in-house personnel as well as those working off site. Establish an over-arching department marketing plan, identifying TYLIs current position in various market sectors, a strategy to maintain and grow within current market sectors, identification of target market sectors, evaluation and identification of current group skills and strengths, and identification of additional skills and/or personnel needed to continue growth in current market sectors and to pursue target markets. Coordination of marketing efforts with the Regional Director, Operations Manager, department managers, other key leadership, and marketing group. Develop and maintain existing Client relationships. Identify and develop Client relationships for targeted market sectors. Serve as Project Manager, Lead Planner, and/or other project roles as necessary. In coordination with the marketing department, prepare the technical portion of proposals. Assign planning staff to on-going project roles and project pursuits. Identify needed support from other departments or provide support to other departments. Coordinate these efforts with the department heads. Identify project staff for project pursuits, including all disciplines/roles necessary for the project. Coordinate with the appropriate departments. Assure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is being performed on every project in accordance with TYLI Corporate, Line of Business, Central Region, and project specific policies. Serve as technical resource to project, department, and office staff. Address technical questions/issues. Review, or oversee review, of work performed by the department including technical and project management tasks. Coordinate with other departments and/or senior staff to assist in reviews, as needed. Develop project and department staffing projections on a monthly basis, at a minimum. Make assignments to department staff. Monitor workloads and assignments to maintain utilization rates of staff. Perform and/or assist in client negotiations regarding project scopes of work, fees, and contract terms. Monitor project budgets and schedules. Prepare financial forecasts for projects in accordance with company policy. Coordinate with Project Accountant on project set-up, monitoring, progress reports, re-budgeting, supplements, subconsultant agreements, insurance requirements, accounts receivable, and invoicing. Assist with identification, interviewing, and hiring of planning personnel. Coach/mentor/train planning staff. Develop staff for advancing in their careers. Identify opportunities and make appropriate recommendations for advanced project roles of deserving staff. Perform or assign annual employee reviews. Coordinate with other departments for input on planning staff. Make recommendations for promotions and salary increases. Identify and recommend resource needs (hardware/software, library materials, etc.), as well as training opportunities. Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Urban Planning is preferred with 15 or more year’s municipal transportation and environmental planning experience. Must have a broad knowledge base in urban planning with a transportation focus, including GIS and comprehensive transportation and land use planning, and specific knowledge in complete streets, bicycle and pedestrian planning. AICP certification required. Experienced in traffic impact studies, parking studies, and transportation projects that include public transportation and non-motorized transportation elements. Strong writing abilities and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills are required. TYLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans to apply. 2 days ago - save job » View or apply to job

Deputy Director - City of San Diego, CA

Deputy Director

City of San Diego

Professional Area: 

Civil Engeering

Experience: 

7-10 years

Phone: 

619-533-3690

Email: 

tbethany@sandiego.gov

Website: 

http://www.sandiego.gov

Location: 

San Diego, CA

The Position: 
This position, which is a direct report to the Department Director, offers an outstanding opportunity to join the management team of the Planning Department. The Deputy Director is responsible for managing the aforementioned sections, formulating policy positions, developing strategies to improve process efficiencies, maintaining budgets and ensuring deadlines are met. As a member of the management team, the Deputy Director will also assist in the preparation of the annual department budget and related documents. With adoption of the FY 2015 budget, the City Council formalized the organization and function of the Planning Department to include environmental authority, policy, and review of discretionary public projects including community plan updates and other planning projects, CIP projects, and other City-initiated projects. The Deputy Director will play a major role in Planning Department Deputy Director Page 3 of 4 implementing this function and establishing CEQA policy and practices for the City of San Diego.

Qualifications and Experience: 
Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Deputy Director will be responsible for taking a leadership role and overseeing staff engaged in CEQA, Historical Resources, Multiple Species Conservation Program, Park Planning & Urban Forestry work. The individual must have excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, organizational, and project and program management skills. Must be able to work collaboratively, ensure deadlines are met, provide quality control, and think critically.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

• Strong working knowledge of CEQA, including document preparation and review; 
• Experience working on land use projects/programs in an urban city; 
• Strong management skills and experience managing varying program disciplines; 
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements that result in improved efficiencies; 
• Understanding of local, state and federal laws and regulations related to environmental review, resource management, and historic preservation; 
• Knowledge of the ministerial and discretionary review processes; 
• Excellent writing and communication skills; 
• Strong interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to communicate effectively to different audiences, including elected officials, City management, other government agencies, and members of the public; 
• Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate in a political environment without being political; and 
• Energetic and motivated with the ability and desire to take initiative. Typical qualifications for this position include professional innovative planning experience with a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience, and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, architecture, biology, law, or related field. A master’s degree is desirable.

Management Compensation and Benefits: The successful candidate will be eligible for participation in the City’s Flexible Benefits Plan that offers several optional benefit plans or a taxable cash option; $50,000 in City-paid life insurance; paid annual leave accruing at 22 days per year for the 1st through the 15th year of service. For further information, please contact the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-6600. Retirement benefits differ for this unclassified position depending on the candidate’s eligible status (new hire, rehire, etc.). For further information, visit Risk Management, Employee Benefits at www.sandiego.gov/riskmanagement. Some benefits currently offered to employees may be modified in the future.

Pre-Employment Requirements: 
Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following: Proof of Planning Department Deputy Director Page 4 of 4 citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check. The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Medical Evaluation: A City medical examination including drug screening and documentation of medical history may be conducted following a conditional offer of employment or promotion. The individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol free work place.

Selection Process: To be considered for this position, please submit your: 

1. current resume; 
2. a letter of interest highlighting your relevant work experience and qualifications for this position; and 
3. a list of three professional references via email toHumanResources@sandiego.gov. Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Human Resources Department at (619) 236-6313.

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.