City Planner

Position Title: *City Planner* Department: Planning Wage Range: $34.
40 - $43.
91 Prepared: May, 2023 (Step 129) *POSITION PURPOSE:* The City Planner, working under direction of the Director of Development Services; supervises the day-to-day operation of the City Planning; prepares reports on current and advance planning projects, reviews development plans for compliance with zoning and building requirements; functions as secretary to the Planning Commission, performs professional planning work and related duties as required.
This is not a remote position, and the city does not offer any type of 'sponsorship' at this time.
*Reports To:* Director of Development Services *Example of Responsibilities:* (may include, but not limited to): A.
Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the planning function.
B.
Administer the general plan, zoning ordinance, and other City ordinances and prepared amendments to these documents.
C.
Provide professional planning staff services to the Planning Commission, including the preparation of the agenda, comprehensive studies for current and advance planning projects.
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Serve as secretary to the Planning Commission (meeting agendas, minutes, recordings, project information, applications, process information).
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Prepare graphic designs and maps to illustrate proposed projects.
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Provide technical advice to the City Council, other City departments and civic groups on planning, zoning, and related matters.
G.
Evaluate and act on zoning and subdivision applications.
H.
Provide planning, zoning, and subdivision information to the public.
I.
Prepare and evaluate environmental review documentations.
J.
Coordinate departmental activities with other City Council, special district, State, and Federal agencies.
K.
Assist the Director with grant applications and processing.
L.
Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
M.
Research complex planning problems and prepare a variety of comprehensive reports.
N.
Resolve difficult planning and administrative policy questions.
O.
Prepare notices for public hearing.
P.
Prepare and administer the Planning Function budget.
Q.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
R.
Accept annexation requests, prepares and coordinates with other departments and LAFC to insure completion of the annexation procedure.
S.
Supervise Building activities and duties, if assigned to by the Director of Development Services.
T.
Present complicated and technical information to the public, planning commission, and city council.
U.
Perform related duties as assigned.
*Minimum Qualifications:* A.
Demonstrated proficiency in principles and practices of urban planning.
B.
Research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development.
C.
Local, State, and Federal laws underlying general plans, environmental matters, zoning, and land divisions.
D.
Principles of organization, administration, budget, and personnel management.
E.
Plan, assign, and coordinate the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel.
F.
Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.
G.
Analyze economic data.
H.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing.
I.
Identify, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of land use policy.
J.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with City officials, other governmental agencies, citizens and public.
*Requirements:* A.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning.
B.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field considered useful in City planning.
C.
A valid driver’s license.
D.
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall expose the incumbent to these conditions normally encountered in such work.
K.
Physical requirements may vary from light to heavy consisting of frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.
L.
Masters degree in urban planning *or* a closely related field from an accredited institution or certification by the American Institute of City Planners (AICP) or related organization is highly desirable.
*General:* This classification description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management as required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34.
40 - $43.
91 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Construction site * In-person * Office Application Question(s): * Do you have education in, or at least 3 or more years experience in interpreting land use, and planning & zoning? * Are you proficient in the principles and practices of municipal planning? Ability to Relocate: * Needles, CA 92363: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person