Job Title: Planning Manager
SUMMARY:
The Planning Manager performs a variety of managerial and complex planning functions including the supervision of the Current and/or Long Range Planning sections of the Planning Division. Also provides direct supervision of subordinate members of the Planning Division.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a single incumbent position responsible for overseeing the City’s current and long range planning projects. Reports to the Community Development Director and has supervisory/management responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive:
- Manages and directs the overall work activities of the Long Range and/or Current Planning Sections of the Planning Division.
- Reviews and evaluates the job performance of subordinate personnel, providing training as needed.
- Prepares division budget.
- Oversees the review and analysis of development proposals or planning studies, including participation in more complex and major projects.
- Interprets, implements, and enforces the General Plan, zoning codes, and other codes related to the maintenance of community standards.
- Develops and recommends changes on zoning regulations and the City’s General Plan.
- Makes presentations before the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, City Council, Community Groups and other organizations.
- Works closely and effectively with other City departments and governmental jurisdictions to coordinate the division’s programs and projects.
- Conducts research and analysis of land use and related issues. Prepares environmental review documents and directs the work of consultants in preparation of environmental documents. Prepares written reports.
- Supervises staff. Provides mentoring, training and development.
- Solicits, selects, contracts with and manages consulting contracts.
- Produces and/or coordinates public events, committee meetings, and community workshops.
- Assists the Director with preparation and monitoring of the Planning Division’s budget.
- Assigns new project applications, monitors/manages and prioritizes workload, creates procedures and guidelines to improve permitting processes.
- Serves as lead advisor to the Planning Commission. Coordinates the agenda for Planning Commission meetings.
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles, methods and practices of urban planning and zoning administration
- California Planning Law, Environmental Quality Act and Subdivision Map Act
- Principles and practices of effective organizations