Planner III/IV - Current Planning - City of Encinitas
Encinitas, CA 92024
About the Job
Planners assigned to the Land Development (Current Planning) Section in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department, addresses current planning issues including implementing ordinances; reviewing development proposals; assisting customers at the front counter; and addressing local and regional planning issues affecting Encinitas.
The vacancy will be staffed $5,370- $7,556/ Planner III $5,854- 8,237/Planner IV $6,590- $9,736.
Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Communicates and confers with citizens, architects, developers, and engineers regarding the City’s land use policies, development standards, and processes at the front counter; provides information related to zoning, kennel permits, business license requests, alcoholic and beverage license applications, general plan compliance, and other related issues, both in person and over the phone; computes acreages and frontages; reviews commercial industrial, and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearances; identifies correction actions to be taken by owners; recommends improvement and rehabilitation programs; processes permit applications and calculates appropriate fees.
- Reviews applications and submitted plans for various building permits, which may include: swimming pools, room additions, walls and fences, demolished properties, new developments, and/or other related structures.
Schedules intakes for coastal development permits, administrative/discretionary applications, plan submittals, and other related information. - Participates in a variety of staff and development review meetings to discuss projects with peers and staff; provides interpretive assistance to staff on development standards, project proposals, and/or clarification of policies.
- Inputs a variety of planning information into databases; queries data and develops related reports.
- Conducts research and analysis related to land use, legislative activities, social, economic, and population data on various local and regional planning issues and community matters for dissemination internally, to elected and/or appointed officials, Boards, Councils, Commissions, and to the general public; researches, collects, records, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes statistical and demographic information for regional and City data; creates related informational and advisory reports, presentations, maps, logs, and computer and paper files.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
In addition to the responsibilities above positions assigned to level II may be responsible for:
- Creating informational and advisory reports and presentations;
- Researching and drafting ordinances and General Plan amendments for review;
- creating and maintaining databases for surveys, mailing lists, public participants, project summaries, and other planning related subjects;
- Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision;
- Preparing decisions for projects under departmental administrative purview for departmental approval;
- Researching and drafting resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council;
- Conducting and coordinating site visits for proposed development sites;
- Conducting surveys, studies, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues such as pedestrian crossing and accessibility, parking, housing, sidewalks, trails, building permits, and other planning related issues;
- Assisting in conducting and organizing public workshops and hearings;
- Inspecting properties and structures for compliance with current zoning codes and regulations;
- Participating in the development of departmental policies and procedures;
- Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision;
- Assisting in coordinating City planning and development related activities with other City departments and with outside agencies;
- Assigning new addresses to projects and utilities and updating related land management files to reflect new assessor parcel information.
In addition to the responsibilities for a level II position, positions assigned to level III may be responsible for:
- Attending public hearings regarding assigned projects and presenting reports to decision making bodies;
- Preparing detailed technical reports on development proposals;
- Reviewing development proposals of routine to medium complexity;
- Organizing and participating in conducting workshops for the Planning Commission, City Council, citizen groups, and other interested parties;
- Managing a project workload;
- Conducting final inspections for projects;
- Negotiating and mediating with applicants, developers, citizens, elected and appointed officials, project consultants, external agencies, and the general public on land use issues;
- Preparing and delivering agenda reports on development proposals and land use issues;
- Reviewing grading and improvement plans;
- Conducting studies, spatial analysis, surveys, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues; Managing deposit accounts for discretionary planning applications to ensure accuracy in billing and to maximize cost recovery.
In addition to the responsibilities for a level III position, positions assigned to level IV may be responsible for:
- Representing the department at status meetings;
- Managing assigned planning projects of greater complexity and community significance or sensitivity.
- Demonstrating ability to address and evaluate medium to complex issues/projects.
- Working independently and exercises judgment and initiative.
- Independently assisting applicant/public on complex and sensitive matters
Knowledge of: customer service principles; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment; municipal planning principals; research methods; mathematical concepts; CEQA principals; site planning and architectural design principles; principles and practices of urban planning and development; planning terminology, methods, materials, practices, and techniques; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
Skill in: prioritizing work and time; using computers and related software applications; providing customer service; reviewing and interpreting plans and details; managing projects; managing multiple priorities simultaneously; interpreting planning and zoning programs to the general public; performing mathematical calculations; using modern office equipment; reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings; reading maps and scales; conducting research; resolving conflict; analyzing and collecting data; creating and giving presentations; speaking in public; preparing reports and documents; preparing initial studies; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Training and Experience
In addition to the above experience, Level III requirements include:
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, and two years of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In addition to the above experience, Level IV requirements include:
Three years of progressively responsible technical experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
An application with both an attached resume AND cover letter are required by
February 2, 2025
*** Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed ***
The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Compensation details: 33.77-56.17 Hourly Wage
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Source : City of Encinitas