Supervising Planner - Housing and Development - County of San Luis Obispo, CA

Supervising Planner - Housing and Development

County of San Luis Obispo

Website: 

http://apptrkr.com/693462

Location: 

CA

Opening Date/Time: Tue. 10/20/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 11/17/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $37.37 - $45.42 Hourly
$6,477.47 - $7,872.80 Monthly
$77,729.60 - $94,473.60 Annually
Job Type: Hourly
Location: City of San Luis Obispo, California
Department: Planning & Building
About the Position 
The San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building is currently recruiting for a Supervising Planner - Housing and Development.

Under general direction, the Supervising Planner - Housing and Development coordinates, implements, and maintains assigned federal, state, and local housing finance and community development programs, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME, homeless, and housing and funding programs; acts as a Supervisor; provides technical expertise and training to staff; and performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have two or more years of direct experience supervising subordinate staff.
Minimum requirements for this position:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, natural resources management, environmental, physical or life science, or a closely related field. (Job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) In addition, a minimum of four years of professional experience in urban and regional planning or environmental review and analysis, at least one of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. (A Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in two fields such as in planning and public administration or natural resources management and housing, community development and energy conservation is desirable and may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory professional experience.)
How to Apply:Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Supervising Planner - City of Newark, NJ

Supervising Planner 

City of Newark

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Tracy Fredericks

Email: 

frederickst@ci.newark.nj.us

Website: 

http://www.ci.newark.nj.us

Location: 

Newark, NJ

Under the direction of the Director of Planning, Zoning and Sustainability, the Supervising Planner supervises and works with a group of employees who are engaged in the development of a master, functional, or project plan which is intended primarily to guide government policy for the assurance of a coordinated development of municipal, county, regional and metropolitan land areas.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 Examples of Work:

•  Plans, organizes, and supervises planning projects. Supervises studies and surveys involving highly complex technical aspects of the planning field, including existing and future land uses, resources and resource needs, utilities and transportation uses.
• Supervises the preparation of planning reports including graphic, statistical and written presentations.
• Reviews, and interprets planning data.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those involved in the work of the planning office.
• Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files, maps and charts.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of professional planning personnel engaged in various planning work to ensure adherence to planning principles, procedures, and administrative policies.
• Coordinates work activities of the unit with other units.
• Plans, administers, and reviews work which includes development and refinement of land program or project review procedures and policies, analyses of major impacts of proposals affecting the program or project, evaluations of   emerging legislation and issues relating to the section's activities, review of major proposals, presentation before citizen, policy, and decision making bodies, and preparation of materials and testimony for court proceedings involving development proposals.
• Prepares agendas and progress reports for the planning board; recommends revisions to land development regulations.
• Supervises work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
• Coordinates and administers planning programs in accordance with the agency’s rules and regulations.
• Assign projects and monitors workflow.
• Supervises and organizes staff and activities involved in conducting highly complex planning surveys, investigations, analyses, public needs identification, data interpretation, and transpositions.
• Evaluates project proposals against adopted standards, plans, and programs, and recommends viable alternate plans for concerned decision-makers.
• Drafts recommended design changes pertaining to certain aspects of development proposals.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 21 semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use  planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and  planning law and administration.

Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional experience in municipal, county, regional, or state planning, one (1) year of which shall have included supervisory responsibilities. Possession of a Master's degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience

License: A license as a Professional Planner, issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners is required.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of theories, practices, and principles of state, municipal, and regional planning.
• Knowledge of the problems associated with the growth of urban centers, movements of population, the changing character of individual urban, suburban, and rural areas, the location, relocation, development, and/or loss of industrial opportunities,  traffic conditions, and other contemporary conditions affecting land use.
•  Knowledge of the varied factors, to be considered in the planning process. Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the uses of computers in the planning process. Knowledge of factors that determine the development, location, form, growth, or decline of urban areas.
• Knowledge of the impact of land use on community development.
• Knowledge of principles related to the movement of people within and outside of urban areas and transportation as a factor in  community growth and physical structure.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Ability to analyze planning problems.
• Ability to identify and define planning goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those involved in the work of the unit.
• Ability to organize and execute designated planning projects and studies.
• Ability to prepare technically correct realistic land use plans.
• Ability to keep current with literature in the field of planning and with current trends of thought and significant developments  in present day planning activities.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret basic law and regulations.
• Ability to assign and instruct technical and other employees, and supervise the performance of their work.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret, land use information.

Tracy Fredericks

City of Newark

Department of Economic and Housing Development

920 Broad Street, 2nd Fl. Room 218

Newark, NJ 07102

frederickst@ci.newark.nj.us

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Supervising Planner - Policies and Programs, Cal Poly State University - San Luis Obispo, CA

Supervising Planner - Policies and Programs 

Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo

April 17, 2015 

Location: 

San Luis Obispo, CA

County of San Luis Obispo

Supervising Planner - Policies and Programs

Opening Date/Time: Mon. 04/13/15 12:00 AM Pacific TimeClosing Date/Time: Sun. 05/03/15 11:59 PM Pacific TimeSalary: $36.46 - $44.31 Hourly
$6,319.73 - $7,680.40 Monthly
$75,836.80 - $92,164.80 AnnuallyJob Type: HourlyLocation: City of San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaDepartment: Planning & Building
ABOUT THE POSITION:The San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building is currently recruiting for Supervising Planner - Policies and Programs. This position is responsible for the supervision of a group of technical and professional planning staff. In addition to the duties listed in the class specification, the Supervising Planner - Policies and Programs:

• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate staff in drafting amendments to the General Plan or Zoning Ordinance, preparing community plans, and analyzing the environmental effects of development proposals and the requirements of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
• Recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, general and area plans, and other regulations
• Reviews departmental processes and collaborates with staff to improve work flow and efficiency; develops administrative policies and procedures for staff
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff; acts as technical resource to staff, department employees, and the public
• Plans, researches, analyzes, and writes a variety of complex reports related to staffing and budget needs for special studies and assignments; computes descriptive statistics in preparing reports; writes and submits requests for proposals and contracts, and monitors work performed by contractors
• Prepares and presents staff reports on complex and controversial cases to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in public hearings; conducts meetings with representatives of other County departments in order to review development projects; holds public meetings to obtain input on policy development;
• Serves as project manager for special planning studies including the review of proposals, work products, and billings by outside consultants.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:The ideal candidate will have two or more years of direct experience
supervising subordinate staff.

Minimum requirements for this position:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, natural resources management, environmental, physical or life science, or a closely related field. (Job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) In addition, a minimum of four years of professional experience in urban and regional planning or environmental review and analysis, at least one of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. (A Master's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in two fields such as in planning and public administration or natural resources management and housing, community development and energy conservation is desirable and may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory professional experience.)

Additionally, a valid driver’s license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
For more information and to apply, visit: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/slocountyca/

Supervising Planner - City of Fresno, CA

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

Website: 

http://www.fresno.gov/jobs

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.

Supervising Planner, Kern County Planning and Community Development Department - Bakersfield, CA

Supervising Planner 

Kern County Planning and Community Development Department

February 3, 2015 

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Tina Burke

Email: 

tina@co.kern.ca.us

Website: 

http://www.co.kern.ca.us/personnel

Location: 

Bakersfield, CA

The Kern County Personnel Department is accepting applications for Supervising Planner to fill one immediate opening in the Planning and Community Development Department. 


Primary responsibilities include: timely and efficient design, coordination and completion of time sensitive development projects; effective interaction with other agencies, consultants, and the public; supervision of professional planners by assigning/prioritizing work, training, and conducting performance evaluations; and interpretation of laws, ordinances, regulations, technical reports, and maps. Ideal candidates possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, as well as strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership skills. 


Employment standards: Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a related field and three years of professional level planning experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 


Knowledge of: supervisory principles; planning principles and theory; applicable planning and zoning laws, ordinances and regulations; surveying; research methodologies; and, report writing techniques. 


Skill in: monitoring and evaluating staff; prioritizing and managing high priority projects; handling sensitive situations; interpreting laws, ordinances and regulations; preparing legal descriptions; researching; preparing technical reports and documentation; designing and drafting plans; managing projects; preparing and giving presentations; and, communicating both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 


Salary: $6,145 - $7,502 commensurate with experience. 

APPLY ONLINE AT www.co.kern.ca.us/personnel

Applications will be received until sufficient candidates have applied. Recruitment may close at any time.