Planning Division Manager - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's TLMA Planning Department is seeking a Planning Division Manager (PDM) for the Development Review Division in Riverside.
The PDM will oversee the Short Term Rental (STR) Program, managing online application processing and program improvements. Responsibilities include developing a lottery system for Tier 2 and beyond, and providing support for Deposit Based Fee (DBF) processing, including case assessments, invoicing, collections, and reviewing outstanding balances. You will also manage the Records Division, assess staffing needs, handle complex records requests, and review and approve invoices for contract services and purchases.
The PDM will assist with grant writing and tracking, evaluating new opportunities for funding. You will support the department's budget preparation and the Strategic Financial Planning (SFP) process. This position requires strong leadership in planning, operations, and administration, as well as experience managing records, budgets, and fee-based processes.
Meet the Team!
The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside County's General Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County. This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Serve as a subject matter expert relative to complex or controversial environmental planning matters; regularly interact with elected officials, community groups and representatives of the local, state and federal government to resolve or clarify complex planning issues; direct the preparation of detailed and comprehensive technical reports.
• Direct compilation of budget data and control of expenditures; assist with grant writing, tracking and reporting; provide support in contract service coordination and invoicing.
• Coordinate the work of the division in assigned department; work cooperatively with other departments of the County, and public and private agencies to accomplish desired goals and objectives; coordinate projects and initiatives with interdepartmental stakeholders.
• Direct, train and review the work of professional, sub-professional/technical, and clerical division staff in the performance of full scope planning or planning-related administrative work, which includes technical and operational procedures, and department policy; direct and review the work of subordinate employees for accuracy, completeness and overall technical competency and adherence to compliance policies and procedures.
• Establish division policies and procedures; interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to operational activities; evaluate proposed or adopted legislation and recommend changes to policy and procedures to ensure compliance; determine the potential or actual impact on the community.
• Represent the department at meetings, conferences and seminars, and on operational matters; present to the County Board of Supervisors on behalf of the department as needed.
Planning Department• Manage the Department's Short Term Rental Program (STR) including online application processing and other programmatic processes; develop enhancements to meet operational demands for the Program.
• Provide support for the Department's Deposit Based Fee (DBF) processing including case assessment, invoicing, collection, and balance review.
• Serve as a management support for the Records Division, assessing needs, providing management-level support on complex or sensitive requests, and assisting with operational activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, environmental science, public administration, or a related field to the assignment.
Experience: Five years of planning experience in one of the following disciplines: current, advanced, environmental, or solid waste planning, which included responsibility for operational activities, project coordination and execution, administration, budget, or regulatory compliance. One year of supervisory experience, in any assignment, is required. (A master's degree in planning, environmental science, public administration, or a related field to the assignment may substitute for up to one year of the non-supervisory experience.)
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of planning, land use and environmental compliance; pertinent state and federal standards, laws and regulations; environmental laws, rules and regulations; principles and techniques of modern management, organization, budgeting, and personnel management; contract negotiation techniques; project/program coordination.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the work of professional, technical and clerical staff; analyze complex, technical and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action; supervise the conduct of comprehensive studies and preparation of reports including recommendations; make effective presentations to, and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences with, other governmental agencies and the public; negotiate service contracts and agreements; interpret and administer contracts, agreements, training programs, and operating policies interpret and apply legislative mandates to assigned program(s)/project(s); establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
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If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..