Description

Join a collaborative team where your expertise as a Principal Planner will directly shape major development decisions and community outcomes.

To perform professional work in the planning activities of the City of Redlands; directs highly complex development projects; conducts complex analysis on numerous land use related matters; under the direction of management reviews and improves protocols and systems; and to provide planning staff assistance to the Planning Commission, City Council, Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, and other City commissions and committees as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct, coordinate, and supervise the staff work within the planning division of the Development Services Department.
• Develop and recommend changes regarding zoning and the General Plan; write and present reports; advise the City Council and Planning Commission on zoning and planning matters.
• Develop and present recommendations on development permits, conditional use permits, variances, tentative tract maps, residential planned development permits, as well as other zoning applications; prepare appropriate reports, and prepare Environmental Initial Studies to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Review plans for compliance with codes and regulations; assist other agencies with reviewing plans and projects.
• Analyze and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and trends; prepare written and graphic reports on various planning and environmental matters.
• Direct planning studies involving the correlation and assembly of information; participate in the preparation of charts, maps, and visual aides; compile information and make recommendations on special studies.
• Prepare reports, projects, and meeting agenda items for the Planning Commission, City Council, Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, and Development Review Committee; attend public hearings; advise the Planning Commission and City Council on planning; confer with City officials and the public on City planning matters.
• Assist with environmental document preparation; review and coordinate work of environmental consultants and maintain contracts.
• Enforce zoning ordinance; answer inquiries and complaints regarding its interpretation and applicability.
• Review development applications; provide advice regarding completeness and accuracy; develop and present recommendations on approval, denial or modification of applications.
• Prepare specific recommendations for development standards, planning objectives, and evaluation criteria.
• Participate in budget preparation by identifying future expenditures and providing cost estimates on selected items.
• Revise sign permit applications and building plans for compliance with zoning ordinance; advise on code enforcement procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of municipal planning.
• One year of supervisory experience is desirable.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public or business administration, or a related field. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
• A Master's degree and American Institute of Certified Planners certification are desirable.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms;
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.

Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz atsdiaz@cityofredlands.org or Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org

Join a collaborative team where your expertise as a Principal Planner will directly shape major development decisions and community outcomes. To perform professional work in the planning activities of the City of Redlands; directs highly complex development projects; conducts complex analysis on numerous land use related matters; under the direction of management reviews and improves protocols and systems; and to provide planning staff assistance to the Planning Commission, City Council, Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, and other City commissions and committees as assigned. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Direct, coordinate, and supervise the staff work within the planning division of the Development Services Department. Develop and recommend changes regarding zoning and the General Plan; write and present reports; advise the City Council and Planning Commission on zoning and planning matters. Develop and present recommendations on development permits, conditional use permits, variances, tentative tract maps, residential planned development permits, as well as other zoning applications; prepare appropriate reports, and prepare Environmental Initial Studies to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Review plans for compliance with codes and regulations; assist other agencies with reviewing plans and projects. Analyze and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and trends; prepare written and graphic reports on various planning and environmental matters. Direct planning studies involving the correlation and assembly of information; participate in the preparation of charts, maps, and visual aides; compile information and make recommendations on special studies. Prepare reports, projects, and meeting agenda items for the Planning Commission, City Council, Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, and Development Review Committee; attend public hearings; advise the Planning Commission and City Council on planning; confer with City officials and the public on City planning matters. Assist with environmental document preparation; review and coordinate work of environmental consultants and maintain contracts. Enforce zoning ordinance; answer inquiries and complaints regarding its interpretation and applicability. Review development applications; provide advice regarding completeness and accuracy; develop and present recommendations on approval, denial or modification of applications. Prepare specific recommendations for development standards, planning objectives, and evaluation criteria. Participate in budget preparation by identifying future expenditures and providing cost estimates on selected items. Revise sign permit applications and building plans for compliance with zoning ordinance; advise on code enforcement procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of municipal planning. One year of supervisory experience is desirable. Education:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public or business administration, or a related field. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. A Master's degree and American Institute of Certified Planners certification are desirable. Special Requirements:Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms;Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;Ability to lift 50 pounds. Supplemental Information IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS - Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”. Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply. Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz atsdiaz@cityofredlands.org or Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org

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