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Planner I (Buffalo Grove)

Who: The Village of Buffalo Grove’s Community Development Department

What: Planner I. This is a highly responsible technical position. Successful candidates for consideration will demonstrate a solid foundation in planning principles and practices, particularly in the area of current planning (rezoning, subdivision, planned developments, signage and special use permit review). Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Researches, compiles and analyzes a variety of land use, socioeconomic, demographic, housing and other data for the preparation of reports and presentation graphics for planning projects.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the Village's comprehensive plan, economic development strategic plan and participates in the development review process and drafting of ordinances for specific projects.
• Reviews site plans and building permit plans for compliance with applicable zoning, subdivisions, landscaping, and other development codes.
• Provides staff support to committees and commissions as assigned. This includes assisting with the preparation of meeting agendas and packets; preparing and presenting staff reports; and participates in discussions to provide technical assistance on various projects at the meetings (some nightly).
The successful candidate will have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service. They will be a proven self-starter with a strong enthusiasm for the profession, possess excellent organizational skills, and the ability to balance a multi-project workload.

City Planner

City of Poway

Experience:

7-10 years

Contact person:

George Schuster

Phone:

(858)668-4442

Email:

gschuster@poway.org

Website:

http://www.poway.org/jobs

Location:

Poway, CA


City Planner (At-Will, Full-Time) SALARY: $52.98 - $64.40 Hourly $9,183.20 - $11,162.67 Monthly $110,198.40 - $133,952.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 11/18/2015 CLOSING DATE: Continuous Poway is a City of diverse land uses with 50% of the City's land devoted to open space consistent with a well-established Habitat Conservation Plan. We also have a strong, vibrant business park that is home to many high-tech and innovative businesses. The City offers a wide range of retail, service and recreational uses. Come join our team of passionate, creative and enthusiastic planners in the City of Poway's Development Services Department! Are you a self-motivated team player who enjoys a challenge? Do you have excellent communication skills and thrive on multi-taking? Do you want to make a difference in a community that was recently ranked the fifteenth best place in California to raise a family? If so, the City Planner position is for you! Under administrative direction, assists in planning, organizing, managing, and providing general direction and oversight for the planning, building, and code compliance functions and activities of the Development Services Department, including current, long-term, and environmental planning activities; assists in coordinating assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments, divisions, and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Director of Development Services in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. Receives administrative direction from the Director of Development Services or assigned supervisor. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff.

City Planner (At-Will, Full-Time)

SALARY: $52.98 - $64.40 Hourly

$9,183.20 - $11,162.67 Monthly

$110,198.40 - $133,952.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 11/18/2015

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

Poway is a City of diverse land uses with 50% of the City's land devoted to open space consistent with a well-established Habitat Conservation Plan. We also have a strong, vibrant business park that is home to many high-tech and innovative businesses. The City offers a wide range of retail, service and recreational uses.

Come join our team of passionate, creative and enthusiastic planners in the City of Poway's Development Services Department!

Are you a self-motivated team player who enjoys a challenge? Do you have excellent communication skills and thrive on multi-taking? Do you want to make a difference in a community that was recently ranked the fifteenth best place in California to raise a family? If so, the City Planner position is for you!

Under administrative direction, assists in planning, organizing, managing, and providing general direction and oversight for the planning, building, and code compliance functions and activities of the Development Services Department, including current, long-term, and environmental planning activities; assists in coordinating assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments, divisions, and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Director of Development Services in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Receives administrative direction from the Director of Development Services or assigned supervisor. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff.

Planner II
City of Highland Park. IL - Highland Park, IL
$53,000 - $67,000 a year

The City of Highland Park is seeking a full-time Planner to provide current, long range and strategic planning activities with primary emphasis on planning projects within the Department of Community Development, including the provision of staff assistance to various City Commissions and the City Council.

Supervision Received : Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Planner and general guidance of the Director of Community Development.
Supervision Exercised : No direct supervision; may direct assignments conducted by Planning Intern, Planner, or Administrative personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Percent of Total Time
Ranked Importance

30 %
1
Staff Liaison to one or more City Commissions, as directed by the Planning Division Manager and Director of Community Development. Will be primary contact for Commissioners and the Public on Commission matters. Responsibilities include administration; conducting research; preparation of reports and recommendations. Manages Commission budget; prepares meeting agenda, minutes, and mailings. City Commissions include the Design Review Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Cultural Arts Commission, Natural Resources Commission, Housing Commission, Joint Plan Commission for Fort Sheridan, Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission.
30 %
2
Provides staff assistance related to evaluation of development proposals, including administration of the process; preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations for applications for subdivisions, planned developments, special use permits, special exceptions and zoning text and map amendments. Performs technical review and analysis of plats of subdivision and development site plans for compliance with all applicable City codes and ordinances, as well as conformance with the City's Comprehensive Master Plan and accepted planning principles.

25 %
3
Conducts studies and planning research and prepares reports regarding the results of the studies and research. Performs research to identify and recommend revisions to the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other municipal codes and ordinances.
Works with ad-hoc commissions and community groups to develop long range and strategic plans for City neighborhoods and districts on specific issues. The responsibilities include research; meeting facilitation; writing neighborhood plans; and preparation of meeting agendas and mailings.

10 %
5
Responds to inquiries from citizens, developers, attorneys, engineers and other staff members regarding planning, zoning and housing issues. Communicates as needed with officials and staff of neighboring municipalities and other government agencies concerning new developments and other items of mutual interest.

5 %
6
Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Safety Functions :
Function
Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Immediately reports all unsafe conditions.
Keeps work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures.
Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Education and Experience:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience : Graduation from accredited college or university with Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, urban studies, landscape architecture, or related field and at least 5 years of professional planning experience; or a Masters Degree and at least 3 years of professional planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification or license : Drivers License; American Institute of Certified Planner (preferred)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies : Experience in and comprehensive knowledge of planning principles and practices including an understanding of the short-term and long-term socioeconomic, environmental, fiscal, and political implications of planning decisions; thorough knowledge of various zoning, subdivision, and development regulations; ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry-out complex research projects effectively. Ability to present the findings effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; public speaking ability, technical report writing skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with city officials, other professionals, public agencies, and the general public; ability to expand professional knowledge and expertise; ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.

Supplemental Information:
Work Environment : The work environment primarily is a general office setting with a high level of public interaction and interaction with staff from other departments, either in person or by telephone. The office frequently has a moderate noise level due to an open office configuration with office equipment running and numerous telephone calls. Some fieldwork around the city may be required occasionally, most often in residential, commercial, and/or park environments

Bloodborne Pathogens : NA
Tools and Equipment Used : The position requires the ability to operate the following equipment: Equipment used by this employee includes but is not limited to: Personal Computers (Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quicken, Graphics, and ARCVIEW GIS software); photocopying machines; fax machine; calculators; telephones; typewriter; and miscellaneous office equipment. Drive car. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most often required to sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is also frequently required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers; handle maps, drawings, reports and other written documents; use equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Principal Planner - City of Oxnard, CA

Principal Planner

City of Oxnard

Professional Area:

Community Development and Redevelopment

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Landscape Architecture

Experience:

5-7 years

Contact person:

Human Resources

Phone:

(805) 385-7590

Fax:

(805) 385-8352

Email:

caloppsadmin@ci.oxnard.ca.us

Website:

http://www.hr.cityofoxnard.org

Location:

Oxnard, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Principal Planner performs a full array of duties which includes managing, coordinating and directing the City’s major planning efforts, including leading the design review functions, supervising and participating in advanced, highly-complex planning activities for the Planning Division, current planning, and long range planning. The incumbent must demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs, projects and work assignments to higher level planning personnel.
Submits recommendations to the Planning Division budget; monitors budget expenditures.
Participates, as assigned, to various boards, commissions, and committees, and may prepare related agendas, reports and minutes; responds to questions and inquiries.
Prepares and reviews initial California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) studies.
Reviews developmental proposals and works with developers to reach an agreement on acceptable site plans and architectural designs.
Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors and participates in the work of staff responsible for permit processing, plan checking of approved projects and conducting field inspections.
Assigns work to staff; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures.
Performs the more difficult and complex design review duties of the work unit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education and experience that provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

A Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture or a related field.
Five years of directly related experience as an Associate Planner.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of program development and administration,urban planning and community design; effective meeting management/facilitation
Statutes related to general plans, local coastal plans, zoning, and land divisions, and redevelopment laws
Applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, codes and regulations.
Design parameters; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); coastal planning; energy and sustainability planning
Construction methods and plans
Current literature, information sources and research techniques in the field of urban planning

Current Salary Range:$5,765-$9,576 per month

Please visit www.hr.cityofoxnard.org to apply.

Tentative Schedule:

Filing Deadline: 5pm on 12/17/15

Application Review Complete: 12/28/15

Oral board: Week of 1/11/16

Human Resources Department

300 West Third Street, 1st Floor

Oxnard, CA 93030

Phone: 805.385.7590

Fax: 805.385.8352

Planner - City of Pasadena, CA

Planner

City of Pasadena

Contact person:

Human Resources

Phone:

626-744-4366

Email:

humanresources@cityofpasadena.net

Website:

http://www.cityofpasadena.net/HumanResources/

Location:

Pasadena, CA

The Planning and Community Development Department is excited to announce an immediate opening for a Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine planning work in either the Zoning, Design and Historic Preservation or Community Planning sections. Applications are due November 19, 2015.

Qualification Guidelines:

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.
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.
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.

VACANCIES

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 that may occur in the future.

For additional information, please contact:
City of Pasadena - Department of Human Resources100 N Garfield Ave, RM S135P.O. Box 7115, Pasadena, CA 91109-7215626-744-4366

http://cityofpasadena.net/humanresources/

Planning Manager - Town of Ross, CA

Planning Manager

Town of Ross

Professional Area:

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience:

5-7 years

Location:

Ross, CA

The Town of Ross is seeking a full-time Planning Manager. This position will perform advanced and complex work in all phases of planning, environmental analysis and administration, and will manage and direct all the Town’s current and long-range planning activities.

Qualifications - The Ideal Candidate
Reporting directly to the Town Manager, the Planning Manager will possess a minimum of five years of advanced level planning experience in reviewing development applications, preparing staff reports, providing zoning administration, managing long range planning, and interfacing with the public. This position requires a truly outstanding person, who aspires to excellence in customer service, is a committed team player, and has exceptional time management skills to handle a challenging planning workload.

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, environmental studies, or a closely related field is required, as well as five years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience in a public agency. A Master’s Degree in Urban and City Planning or related area, is desirable.

Ability to:

Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Planning Department including current and advanced planning and zoning administration
Interpret, explain, and apply land use/development codes, regulations and procedures.
Prepare, analyze, and make recommendations regarding highly complex and/or sensitive development/land use proposals or projects.
Prepare and present staff reports on a regular basis to the Town Council and the Advisory Design Review Group.
Compile information and prepare comprehensive planning reports and special studies, and research and prepare amendments and revisions to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, CEQA Regulations and Guidelines, and other special purpose ordinances, policies, and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Language skills necessary to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

About the Town of Ross
Ross is located in the heart of the Ross Valley in Marin County, approximately 15 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge and 15 minutes from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. It is primarily a single family residential community of approximately 2,500 residents. Our town center includes the wonderful Ross Common, the nationally renowned Ross School and the charming, albeit small, Ross commercial area.

Compensation
Salary up to $125,000 depending on qualifications.

The Town offers a comprehensive benefit package including CalPERS Retirement 2% at 60 for Classic employees, and 2% at 62 for those new to PERS. Other benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and Long-term Disability insurance as well as paid leave.

How to Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply via email by submitting cover letter, resume, and Town Employment Application (which can be found at http://www.townofross.org/hr). Submit application materials to llopez@townofross.org.

Deadline for submission is October 12, 2015.

Town of Ross
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 320
Ross, CA 94957

GIS Planner - City of Stephenville, TX

GIS Planner

City of Stephenville

Professional Area:

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience:

1-3 years

Contact person:

Sheryl Truss

Phone:

254-918-1221

Fax:

254-918-1207

Email:

struss@stephenvilletx.gov

Website:

http://www.stephenvilletx.gov

Location:

Stephenville, TX

The City of Stephenville is currently accepting applications for the position of Planner/GIS Coordinator.

Responsible for current and comprehensive planning initiatives through plat, site plan reviews and assisting with permitting.
Responsible for maintenance and technical support for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the preparation of maps, aerial photos and data surveys.
Prepare agenda packets and attend Commission meetings, conduct policy research and make recommendations as needed.
Performs routine and complex technical work for planning, community development, environmental, or related programs and projects.

Senior Planner - Town of Moraga, CA

Senior Planner

Town of Moraga

Experience:

5-7 years

Contact person:

Beth Cowley

Phone:

925-888-7033

Email:

bcowley@moraga.ca.us

Website:

http://www.moraga.ca.us/dept/adminsvc/jobs

Location:

Moraga, CA

The Town of Moraga, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) is seeking an experienced, advanced-level planner to join the Planning Department’s five-member team. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse array of assignments including long-range and current planning, land development, transportation planning, college campus planning, and CEQA review. The Senior Planner will help to lead a small but dedicated staff team in a community-focused organization that values initiative, energy, and a willingness to work across disciplines and departments to ensure quality development that respects and enhances Moraga’s unique community, conditions, and character.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in land-use planning, urban planning, or landscape architecture; a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience involving general plan, zoning, subdivisions, CEQA and development services; two (2) years of supervisory experience; and a valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

Experience in one or more of the following: transportation planning, subdivision processing, hillside development regulation, design review.

Compensation: $7,161 - $8,704 / monthly

For detailed information, including application instructions, please visit http://www.moraga.ca.us/dept/adminsvc/jobs or call 925-888-7033. Open until filled. First Review 9/28/15, 3:00 p.m.

Associate Planner - City of Anaheim, CA

Associate Planner

City of Anaheim

Professional Area: