San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Senior Planner-24355002
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92154
Exceptional Professional Planning Career Opportunity -
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Be part of a Progressive and Recognized Land Use/Environmental Program SENIOR PLANNER Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis. ***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
Are you passionate about urban and rural planning and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team? Look no further than the County of San Diego Planning & Development Services!
The County of San Diego is actively seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team as Senior Planners. The eligible list will be used to fill current vacancies in Planning & Development Services (PDS). This list may also be used to fill future vacancies in the Department of Public Works and in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Planning and Development Services Planning & Development Services (PDS) proudly undertakes the vital role of supporting the long-term health and sustainability of 29 unincorporated communities, home to over 500,000 individuals, nestled within the expanse of San Diego County. The unincorporated area is geographically diverse and is considered one of the most biologically important areas in the U.S. with natural features including lakes, foothills, mountain ranges, and deserts.
PDS enhances the quality of communities and ensures the health and safety of residents by protecting natural resources and implementing the General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Multiple Species Conservation Plan and land development ordinances in the unincorporated region.
The Position PDS employs Senior Planners who possess extensive expertise and leadership capabilities in overseeing highly advanced, complex, delicate and challenging planning initiatives. Senior Planners may conduct research and prepare plans, reports, studies, and memos on land use, physical, social, and economic issues; and synthesize and present information, report and other findings to internal and external stakeholders, advisory boards, and elected officials.
As an integral part of the fast-paced work environment at PDS, you will find yourself immersed in a diverse range of projects set against the backdrop of unique and charismatic locations, spanning from urban areas to rural landscapes.
Current vacancies for Associate Planners will be assigned to Project Planning or Long Range Planning but may also be assigned to other divisions within PDS as vacancies occur.
Project Planning: The Project Planning division reviews privately initiated, discretionary projects, specifically the review for compliance and conformance with Federal, State, and Local ordinances and policies including the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Community plans. The Project Planning Division is responsible for managing all aspects of new development projects in the County, including new affordable and market housing, renewable energy projects like solar and battery storage, and commercial and mixed-use projects.
Senior Planners within the Project Planning Division may manage a varied, complex and interesting portfolio of privately initiated development projects through the entitlement process, such as General Plan Amendments, Rezones, Major Use Permits, and Tentative Maps. Primary responsibilities may include reviewing projects for compliance with all applicable policies and regulations; coordinating with other divisions, departments, agencies and permit applicants; managing project schedules and budgets; preparing staff reports; outreach and communication with community groups, interest groups, individuals and many other stakeholders; and presenting to the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and other decision-making bodies.
Long Range Planning: The Long Range Planning (LRP) division plays a vital role in maintaining long range land use documents, developing programs, and formulating policies in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. As per the Board of Supervisors' directives, LRP is dedicated to modernizing regulations and removing barriers to development while fostering sustainable growth and development.
Central to LRP's mission are outreach and community engagement. The division actively strives for excellence in public engagement by championing principles of accessibility, inclusivity, integrity, and equity.
Ideal Candidate Profile Strong written and verbal communications skills, including proven experience in presenting to elected decision-makers, management, community groups, interest groups, and individuals. Experience in managing complex discretionary projects involving multiple functional groups, departments, consultant teams, or stakeholder groups. Expertise in land use/environmental principles in the areas of growth management, zoning and land use regulation, environmental analysis, transportation, capital facilities, and urban design. Experience in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other federal, state, county, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to the environment. Understand legal basis for planning, zoning, and land development activities. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach to land use or environmental planning. Demonstrate proven professional level experience as a planner and project manager. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative, adaptability and willingness to learn. Demonstrate a high degree of listening and observation skills, as well as displaying emotional intelligence. Demonstrate a strong willingness to continually learn and grow professionally. Maintain a professional perspective, objective demeanor, and flexibility when positive or difficult situations occur. Experience conducting outreach to a diverse group of stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in city and regional planning, urban planning, or related field, AND, three (3) years of progressively responsible professional level experience performing environmental analysis, planning, research, data analysis, and computations, and preparing and presenting reports and graphics as it relates to land use/environmental planning. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in one of the fields stated above, AND, two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level experience as described above. One (1) year of experience as an Associate Planner (Land Use/Environmental Planner II) with the County of San Diego.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Be part of a Progressive and Recognized Land Use/Environmental Program SENIOR PLANNER Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis. ***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
Are you passionate about urban and rural planning and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team? Look no further than the County of San Diego Planning & Development Services!
The County of San Diego is actively seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team as Senior Planners. The eligible list will be used to fill current vacancies in Planning & Development Services (PDS). This list may also be used to fill future vacancies in the Department of Public Works and in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Planning and Development Services Planning & Development Services (PDS) proudly undertakes the vital role of supporting the long-term health and sustainability of 29 unincorporated communities, home to over 500,000 individuals, nestled within the expanse of San Diego County. The unincorporated area is geographically diverse and is considered one of the most biologically important areas in the U.S. with natural features including lakes, foothills, mountain ranges, and deserts.
PDS enhances the quality of communities and ensures the health and safety of residents by protecting natural resources and implementing the General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Multiple Species Conservation Plan and land development ordinances in the unincorporated region.
The Position PDS employs Senior Planners who possess extensive expertise and leadership capabilities in overseeing highly advanced, complex, delicate and challenging planning initiatives. Senior Planners may conduct research and prepare plans, reports, studies, and memos on land use, physical, social, and economic issues; and synthesize and present information, report and other findings to internal and external stakeholders, advisory boards, and elected officials.
As an integral part of the fast-paced work environment at PDS, you will find yourself immersed in a diverse range of projects set against the backdrop of unique and charismatic locations, spanning from urban areas to rural landscapes.
Current vacancies for Associate Planners will be assigned to Project Planning or Long Range Planning but may also be assigned to other divisions within PDS as vacancies occur.
Project Planning: The Project Planning division reviews privately initiated, discretionary projects, specifically the review for compliance and conformance with Federal, State, and Local ordinances and policies including the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Community plans. The Project Planning Division is responsible for managing all aspects of new development projects in the County, including new affordable and market housing, renewable energy projects like solar and battery storage, and commercial and mixed-use projects.
Senior Planners within the Project Planning Division may manage a varied, complex and interesting portfolio of privately initiated development projects through the entitlement process, such as General Plan Amendments, Rezones, Major Use Permits, and Tentative Maps. Primary responsibilities may include reviewing projects for compliance with all applicable policies and regulations; coordinating with other divisions, departments, agencies and permit applicants; managing project schedules and budgets; preparing staff reports; outreach and communication with community groups, interest groups, individuals and many other stakeholders; and presenting to the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and other decision-making bodies.
Long Range Planning: The Long Range Planning (LRP) division plays a vital role in maintaining long range land use documents, developing programs, and formulating policies in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. As per the Board of Supervisors' directives, LRP is dedicated to modernizing regulations and removing barriers to development while fostering sustainable growth and development.
Central to LRP's mission are outreach and community engagement. The division actively strives for excellence in public engagement by championing principles of accessibility, inclusivity, integrity, and equity.
Ideal Candidate Profile Strong written and verbal communications skills, including proven experience in presenting to elected decision-makers, management, community groups, interest groups, and individuals. Experience in managing complex discretionary projects involving multiple functional groups, departments, consultant teams, or stakeholder groups. Expertise in land use/environmental principles in the areas of growth management, zoning and land use regulation, environmental analysis, transportation, capital facilities, and urban design. Experience in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other federal, state, county, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to the environment. Understand legal basis for planning, zoning, and land development activities. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach to land use or environmental planning. Demonstrate proven professional level experience as a planner and project manager. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative, adaptability and willingness to learn. Demonstrate a high degree of listening and observation skills, as well as displaying emotional intelligence. Demonstrate a strong willingness to continually learn and grow professionally. Maintain a professional perspective, objective demeanor, and flexibility when positive or difficult situations occur. Experience conducting outreach to a diverse group of stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in city and regional planning, urban planning, or related field, AND, three (3) years of progressively responsible professional level experience performing environmental analysis, planning, research, data analysis, and computations, and preparing and presenting reports and graphics as it relates to land use/environmental planning. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in one of the fields stated above, AND, two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level experience as described above. One (1) year of experience as an Associate Planner (Land Use/Environmental Planner II) with the County of San Diego.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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