City of San Rafael

Under administrative direction, responsible for the program, administration, and the performance of a comprehensive planning/economic development division; perform professional current and/or advanced planning work; and supervise the work of professional and support staff members.

This job class is distinguished by its responsibility for the administration / supervision of a major part of a planning program. This class is the advanced journey level classification in the Planner series. The Series includes Assistant Planner, Associate Planner, and Senior Planner. Depending upon assignments, some positions may be permanently allocated to this level and some positions may be designated as flexibly staffed at various levels in the series.

Receives general direction from the supervisor. Exercises supervision over other professional, technical and/or office support staff. At this advanced level the incumbent is expected to utilize highly technical, analytical skills which are necessary in order to function with the degree of independence required in completing assignments.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises professional and/or technical staff engaged in City planning activities.
• Establishs priorities and defining processing requirements.
• Responds to questions and issues raised by the City staff, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public; interpret the General Plan, zoning code and related ordinances or City regulations.
• Conducts research and special studies.
• Coordinates projects and activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Manages consulting contracts for planning projects.
• Makes presentations before community groups, Boards, Commissions and/or the City Council.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Principles and practices of planning and the methods used in the implementation of such plans.
• Current trends in federal, state and local planning.
• Socioeconomic and physical resource aspects related to assigned programs.
• Effective supervisory methods and techniques.

• Prepare and analyze various professional studies.
• Prepare written reports.
• Make presentations to committees, community groups, the Planning Commission & City Council.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Provide leadership to staff.