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This recruitment is open until filled, and may close at any time without further notice.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS include a 36-hour workweek, City pays up to $1,550 per month towards health premium costs. City paid Dental HMO, Vision, and Life Insurance. CALPERS Retirement - Classic 2.7%@55.

POSITION:

Under administrative direction of the Community Development Director, oversees and manages current and advanced planning projects and staff as needed. This includes the preparation of long-range community development plans and reporting documents with regional, state and federal agencies. This position is expected to oversee and manage compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Prepares, updates and writes documents for current and long-range City planning.
2. Coordinates special studies for background support of the General Plan; interacts with local, state and federal jurisdictions and agencies for development of current and long-range plans.
3. Reviews sections and maps prepared by planning staff and revises or directs revisions; writes and reviews staff reports on current planning projects and provides input and direction on project reviews.
4. Coordinates agenda preparation and reports for public hearings. Attends public meetings and hearings.
5. Coordinates meetings on assigned planning projects.
6. Provides customer service and technical assistance at the Planning counter and responds to inquiries.
7. Reviews environmental impact reports, prepares environmental documents and manages environmental assessments.
8. Creates and oversees the preparation of staff reports to City Council and Planning Commission.
9. Meets with and makes presentations to Planning Commission and City Council on Planning related topics.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Community Development

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Planning Staff

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a middle management position in the Planning Division. This position performs a wide variety of professional planning duties.

CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS:

This position has the majority of their interaction with the Community Development Director, developers, other City employees and the public.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:

The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class are as follows:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional level planning experience including one (1) year at a lead or supervisory level.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration or a related field. American Institute of Certified Planners Certification is a desirable.

License Required: Possession of a State of California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to municipal planning and administration.
• Architectural, landscape and urban design planning concepts
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances including plans, zoning, land subdivision and environmental law;
• Public relations and customer service methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of personnel management, including training, supervision and performance evaluation.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment including a computer.

Ability to:

• Research, analyze and interpret complex codes, ordinances and policies
• Ensure project compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, laws, and regulations.
• Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
• Prepare and analyst technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
• Read and interpret blue prints.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of lower level staff ; delegate authority and responsibility; supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions.
• Prepare and administer budgets and ensure fiscal controls
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local policies, laws, rules and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City staff and the public.
• Maintain physical condition, audio-visual discrimination and perception, and mental capacity appropriate to the working conditions and the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Norco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military and veteran status. The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment, please contact Human Resources prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.