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THE POSITION: Under general direction of the Planning Director, the Assistant Director manages, supervises, coordinates, and implements the activities and day-to-day operations of the City’s Planning Division; manages the implementation and coordination of planning programs, projects, and related components including current and long-range planning, report writing, ordinance updates, and environmental determinations; supervises a technical staff of planning professionals within the general policies of the City; acts as the Division Head in the absence of the Planning Director; and performs other work as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position’s essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the professional planning staff in the analysis and preparation of City planning documents; Manages and guides the principal planners through the negotiations of multiple complex projects; Evaluates opportunities for improving the City’s development standards; Answers public inquiries regarding planning development standards and policy.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applications will be accepted only for those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application and Resume that they have:
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or closely related field; AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible planning experience in land use, urban revitalization/design, planning at the municipal level, and/or public policy, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level; OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties;
• Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license;
• Must be able to pass a background check;
HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Master’s Degree
• Certification with the American Planning Association (APA), and APA’s American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desirable.
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