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City Of Arcata Senior Planner
Are you a highly organized person with experience in land use and urban planning, plus enjoy a team environment? If so, consider applying to be a City of Arcata Senior Planner. Interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th. GREAT BENEFITS including, the City currently pays the majority of the medical coverage premium for employees (and their dependents) and 100% of the premium for dental and vision coverage. The City also offers a $400/month health insurance opt-out option, if applicable. Additionally, 10 days Mgt. Leave; vacation accrual increases with service; immediate City contribution to deferred comp, increasing with service; longevity pay, etc. See more in the "Benefits" tab. This position manages, oversees, performs, and supervises complex professional land use and urban planning work within the City's Community Development Department and performs other related duties as assigned. The Senior Planner is the advanced journey level classification in the professional planning series. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of higher level staff as assigned, and incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Direct supervision is exercised over assigned technical, clerical, and temporary employees, as well as assigned volunteers and interns. Examples of duties include: Managing and coordinating the development review and land-use permitting functions; meeting with and assisting prospective applicants, engineers, architects, developers, and community groups; interpreting and explaining applicable City policies and standards and providing technical assistance to the public. Receiving and processing a wide variety of applications; reviewing project plans and application materials for accuracy and completeness; preparing and publishing legal notices; developing and monitoring schedules for development applications; assuring compliance of projects with Federal, State, and local laws, codes, plans, policies, and regulations. Conducting research and evaluation of proposed projects with respect to their potential environmental effects, including the preparation of initial studies, evaluation of technical environmental studies, and the preparation of all documentation required under relevant regulatory rules, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Quality Act (NEPA), etc. Processing and investigating complaints, and enforcing the Arcata Municipal Code as it relates to assigned duties. Preparing reports and recommendations for decision-making bodies; attending and providing staff support to assigned committees and boards; making oral presentations to City Council, commissions, committees, and community groups. Planning, organizing, and overseeing the public information and customer service functions for the public counter; responding to public requests for information and inquiries from prospective applicants; developing and disseminating materials designed to market and/or explain City programs to the general public; directing the preparation of maps, charts, models and other graphic materials. Meeting and coordinating work with a wide variety of the general public, non-profit and private businesses, other governmental and regulatory agencies, developers, planning and environmental consultants, architects, and others; responding to questions and comments from the public in a courteous and timely manner. Participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and making recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies and procedures. Assisting with the preparation and administration of the departmental budget; drafting contracts for and coordinating the employment of planning consultants, environmental consultants, and other contract personnel. May provide technical and functional supervision of assigned staff. Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Typical qualifications and requirements include: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a closely related field, and at least three (3) years of professional experience in municipal planning. Thorough knowledge of: principles and practices of comprehensive urban and environmental planning; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations; applicable principles, practices, and programs; statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the preparation of urban planning and environmental studies; methods and techniques applicable to processing and reviewing relevant project plans and application materials, including scheduling and record keeping; methods and techniques for report preparation and writing, and making effective public presentations of complex information. Substantial knowledge of: principles of municipal budget preparation and administration; modern office practices, methods and equipment, including computers and applicable software. Ability to: interpret and apply pertinent planning and environmental laws, rules, and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; read, analyze, and evaluate architectural and site plans and related technical reports; read and understand Title reports, deeds and legal descriptions of real property, easements, and covenants, conditions, and restrictions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; write technical and administrative reports, procedural guidelines, standards, and correspondence in a precise and understandable manner for intended audience; communicate complex standards and laws in a manner that is understandable to intended audience; make effective presentations to Council, commissions, committees, and community groups; supervise, train, and oversee assigned staff; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in course of work; prepare and administer assigned budget; exercise sound judgment within the context of established guidelines. Other requirements include: Possess a valid Class C California Driver's License. A commitment to understand and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Willing and able to work a flexible and varied work schedule that is often determined by the needs of the systems and operations. Able to work nights and weekends as required. Comply with clean and neat grooming standards and present a professional appearance when serving as a representative of the City. Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, including sitting or standing for periods of time, lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: All City of Arcata employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Arcata is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability or on any other non-merit factors in its process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions of employment. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act reasonable efforts will be made during the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements.
Are you a highly organized person with experience in land use and urban planning, plus enjoy a team environment? If so, consider applying to be a City of Arcata Senior Planner. Interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th. GREAT BENEFITS including, the City currently pays the majority of the medical coverage premium for employees (and their dependents) and 100% of the premium for dental and vision coverage. The City also offers a $400/month health insurance opt-out option, if applicable. Additionally, 10 days Mgt. Leave; vacation accrual increases with service; immediate City contribution to deferred comp, increasing with service; longevity pay, etc. See more in the "Benefits" tab. This position manages, oversees, performs, and supervises complex professional land use and urban planning work within the City's Community Development Department and performs other related duties as assigned. The Senior Planner is the advanced journey level classification in the professional planning series. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of higher level staff as assigned, and incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Direct supervision is exercised over assigned technical, clerical, and temporary employees, as well as assigned volunteers and interns. Examples of duties include: Managing and coordinating the development review and land-use permitting functions; meeting with and assisting prospective applicants, engineers, architects, developers, and community groups; interpreting and explaining applicable City policies and standards and providing technical assistance to the public. Receiving and processing a wide variety of applications; reviewing project plans and application materials for accuracy and completeness; preparing and publishing legal notices; developing and monitoring schedules for development applications; assuring compliance of projects with Federal, State, and local laws, codes, plans, policies, and regulations. Conducting research and evaluation of proposed projects with respect to their potential environmental effects, including the preparation of initial studies, evaluation of technical environmental studies, and the preparation of all documentation required under relevant regulatory rules, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Quality Act (NEPA), etc. Processing and investigating complaints, and enforcing the Arcata Municipal Code as it relates to assigned duties. Preparing reports and recommendations for decision-making bodies; attending and providing staff support to assigned committees and boards; making oral presentations to City Council, commissions, committees, and community groups. Planning, organizing, and overseeing the public information and customer service functions for the public counter; responding to public requests for information and inquiries from prospective applicants; developing and disseminating materials designed to market and/or explain City programs to the general public; directing the preparation of maps, charts, models and other graphic materials. Meeting and coordinating work with a wide variety of the general public, non-profit and private businesses, other governmental and regulatory agencies, developers, planning and environmental consultants, architects, and others; responding to questions and comments from the public in a courteous and timely manner. Participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and making recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies and procedures. Assisting with the preparation and administration of the departmental budget; drafting contracts for and coordinating the employment of planning consultants, environmental consultants, and other contract personnel. May provide technical and functional supervision of assigned staff. Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Typical qualifications and requirements include: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a closely related field, and at least three (3) years of professional experience in municipal planning. Thorough knowledge of: principles and practices of comprehensive urban and environmental planning; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations; applicable principles, practices, and programs; statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the preparation of urban planning and environmental studies; methods and techniques applicable to processing and reviewing relevant project plans and application materials, including scheduling and record keeping; methods and techniques for report preparation and writing, and making effective public presentations of complex information. Substantial knowledge of: principles of municipal budget preparation and administration; modern office practices, methods and equipment, including computers and applicable software. Ability to: interpret and apply pertinent planning and environmental laws, rules, and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; read, analyze, and evaluate architectural and site plans and related technical reports; read and understand Title reports, deeds and legal descriptions of real property, easements, and covenants, conditions, and restrictions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; write technical and administrative reports, procedural guidelines, standards, and correspondence in a precise and understandable manner for intended audience; communicate complex standards and laws in a manner that is understandable to intended audience; make effective presentations to Council, commissions, committees, and community groups; supervise, train, and oversee assigned staff; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in course of work; prepare and administer assigned budget; exercise sound judgment within the context of established guidelines. Other requirements include: Possess a valid Class C California Driver's License. A commitment to understand and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Willing and able to work a flexible and varied work schedule that is often determined by the needs of the systems and operations. Able to work nights and weekends as required. Comply with clean and neat grooming standards and present a professional appearance when serving as a representative of the City. Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, including sitting or standing for periods of time, lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: All City of Arcata employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Arcata is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability or on any other non-merit factors in its process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions of employment. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act reasonable efforts will be made during the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements.