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California Jobs, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
THE POSITIONWith supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This position is responsible for the oversight of the Environmental Planning Services Section of the Planning Division.
Major functions include:Overseeing initial review of proposed projects and providing preliminary environmental determinations for development projects.Providing advice relating to environmental assessment for internal City departments and projects.Overseeing Native American consultations and compliance with requirements of AB52.The supervision and review of the work of professional planning personnel and consultants in the preparation, revision and enforcement of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documents.Customer service to both internal and external clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTypical Duties:Plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the work of professional planning personnel and others in the preparation, revision, and administration of master plans, zoning ordinances, and development regulations for a large region within the City.Coordinates preparation and maintenance of the general plan and long range planning work program; provides technical advice to subordinate personnel engaged in performing difficult assignments.Compiles and evaluates data and makes recommendations for the more complex planning projects and participates in special studies as required.Makes administrative decisions in the absence of the Director of Planning and Planning Manager.Coordinates regular and special meetings of the Planning Commission; represents the City in public and official meetings with other City departments, organizations, and professional groups on planning matters.Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel.Performs other or related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:Principles and practices of effective supervision.Principles and practices of governmental planning.Current literature and recent developments in the field of public planning.Planning law, theory, and practice.General Plan and specific plan preparation.Regulations and procedures affecting local planning agencies.Other disciplines related to city planning such as architecture, urban design, historical preservation, urban studies, environmental studies, transportation, public administration, economic development.Statistical concepts and methods.Project management.Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Skill In:Use of modern office equipment including computers, computer applications, and software.
Ability to:Plan, assign, and supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional planning personnel.Participate in technical research on planning, environmental, economic, transportation, and related problems.Provide technical advice to subordinate personnel engaged in performing difficult assignments.Perform research, analyze data, prepare reports, and present recommendations on complex planning projects.Establish effective working relationships with employees, public officials, and the general public.Develop alternatives and resolve conflicts among competing interests.Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; make presentations before large and small groups.Organize and manage complex planning teams.Develop planning policies and implementation strategies.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONSix years of progressively responsible professional experience in urban planning, including two years in a supervisory capacity.A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in planning, architecture, engineering or other design-related field, urban studies, environmental planning, public administration, political science, economics, or closely related field. A Master's Degree in one of these fields is desirable.
PROOF OF EDUCATIONShould education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
Driver License:Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDUREPlease note, the City of Sacramento's 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
This position is responsible for the oversight of the Environmental Planning Services Section of the Planning Division.
Major functions include:Overseeing initial review of proposed projects and providing preliminary environmental determinations for development projects.Providing advice relating to environmental assessment for internal City departments and projects.Overseeing Native American consultations and compliance with requirements of AB52.The supervision and review of the work of professional planning personnel and consultants in the preparation, revision and enforcement of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documents.Customer service to both internal and external clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTypical Duties:Plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the work of professional planning personnel and others in the preparation, revision, and administration of master plans, zoning ordinances, and development regulations for a large region within the City.Coordinates preparation and maintenance of the general plan and long range planning work program; provides technical advice to subordinate personnel engaged in performing difficult assignments.Compiles and evaluates data and makes recommendations for the more complex planning projects and participates in special studies as required.Makes administrative decisions in the absence of the Director of Planning and Planning Manager.Coordinates regular and special meetings of the Planning Commission; represents the City in public and official meetings with other City departments, organizations, and professional groups on planning matters.Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel.Performs other or related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:Principles and practices of effective supervision.Principles and practices of governmental planning.Current literature and recent developments in the field of public planning.Planning law, theory, and practice.General Plan and specific plan preparation.Regulations and procedures affecting local planning agencies.Other disciplines related to city planning such as architecture, urban design, historical preservation, urban studies, environmental studies, transportation, public administration, economic development.Statistical concepts and methods.Project management.Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Skill In:Use of modern office equipment including computers, computer applications, and software.
Ability to:Plan, assign, and supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional planning personnel.Participate in technical research on planning, environmental, economic, transportation, and related problems.Provide technical advice to subordinate personnel engaged in performing difficult assignments.Perform research, analyze data, prepare reports, and present recommendations on complex planning projects.Establish effective working relationships with employees, public officials, and the general public.Develop alternatives and resolve conflicts among competing interests.Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; make presentations before large and small groups.Organize and manage complex planning teams.Develop planning policies and implementation strategies.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONSix years of progressively responsible professional experience in urban planning, including two years in a supervisory capacity.A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in planning, architecture, engineering or other design-related field, urban studies, environmental planning, public administration, political science, economics, or closely related field. A Master's Degree in one of these fields is desirable.
PROOF OF EDUCATIONShould education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
Driver License:Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDUREPlease note, the City of Sacramento's 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr