Senior Planner - Neighborhood Service
Date Adopted by City Manager
11/06/06
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title
Senior Planner - Neighborhood Service
Definition
Under general direction of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director, to assume responsibility for professional and supervisory planning work in the administration of the City’s neighborhood planning programs; to perform difficult and complex professional work; to perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
As assigned by the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director, supervises and conducts background research, surveys, and interviews on neighborhood issues, performs complex land use, zoning and neighborhood planning studies; drafts Neighborhood Action Plans in coordination with neighborhood groups; represents the Department by staffing various boards, commissions and committees; make authoritative interpretations of applicable regulations and policies; coordinate planning activities with other City departments, divisions, offices and with outside agencies; facilitate and represent City in neighborhood group meetings, and at professional meetings as required; serves as neighborhood information resource liaison to respond to citizen complaints and requests for information; prepare and present staff reports and recommendations; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing, motor vehicle; calculator; phone; copy and fax machine; various graphic design tools.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in the field.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Urban planning and design principles and practices; applicable Federal, State and local planning laws and regulations; organization and functions of the various offices and agencies involved in the planning process.
Ability to
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare and interpret ordinances and formulate land use policies; organize, independently conduct and direct research studies; make effective and informative presentations; analyze and interpret statistical data and make applicable recommendations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with City officials and employees, the general public and representatives of other agencies; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Experience
Two years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field. A Master's Degree in planning or related field is desirable.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License; possess vision, hearing, strength and agility at a level necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer.