JOB DESCRIPTION

What you will typically be responsible for (this may vary depending on the division): 

• Planning, coordinating, directing and preparing complex projects and studies, including phases of the General Plan, current plans, and special studies.
• Processing planning permits, environmental review applications, subdivision modifications, and plan check modifications/additions/alterations to structures.
• Monitoring the preparation of environmental impact studies and reports, working with consultants and interdepartmental teams.
• Providing direction to the zoning staff, who advises property owners, developers, and the public about zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Consulting with other City departments, community organizations, and public agencies regarding their interest in zoning, subdivision, and general plan development.
• Making presentations to City staff, neighborhood groups, professional organizations, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Providing information and assistance on projects to developers, property owners, and the general public regarding laws, policies, regulations, standards, and planning procedures.
• Handling complaints and answering questions from the public regarding planning and zoning.
• Providing lead direction to or scheduling, assigning, supervising, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Drafting ordinances, resolutions, and reports for presentation to the City Council.
• Writig and editing reports, agendas, and minutes for the City Planning Commission; providing meeting support services to the Commission.