City of Huntington Beach
SENIOR PLANNER
City of Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, California, us, 92615
In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior Planner in our Community Development Department.
Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is comprised of two primary areas: Development Services and Community Enhancement. Development Services includes Planning, Building and Safety, and the Permit Center. Community Enhancement includes Housing, Code Enforcement, and Economic Development divisions. Inspection Services ensures projects are constructed according to approved plans and compliant with the California Building Code.
The Position
The Senior Planner is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating complex planning activities. This position performs advanced journey level professional planning activities. The appointee will process complex entitlements, complete staff reports, and respond to requests for planning and zoning information in a timely manner. These complex entitlements are generally longer-term projects that require Planning Commission and/or City Council approval, extensive public outreach, and robust analysis. The selected individual will assist in training other staff and represent the City and department at meetings with City Council committees and outside agencies.
This position may work a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule.
Plans, leads, coordinates, and reviews the planning activities of professional staff and consultants. Researches, prepares, and presents reports on a wide variety of planning projects and issues. Develops recommendations on planning or land development topics based on research findings, field observations, and public contact. Administers general plan programs such as updates of the general plan or elements and regional planning efforts. Applies federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies related to municipal planning and land development. Interprets and applies the provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, state planning and zoning laws, California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, local coastal program, Huntington Beach General Plan, Design Guidelines, and various specific plans, ordinances, and policies. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Addresses and mediates competing interests. Interacts effectively with City staff, City Council, Commissioners, the general public, consultants, land developers, and representatives from public and private agencies. Contributes to the success of the City’s planning effort as a team member. Reviews written work of other staff planners. Provides guidance to junior level staff. Represents the Planning Division at various meetings, including Planning Commission, City Council, advisory board, neighborhood, Chamber of Commerce, and Board of Realtors meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in Planning or a closely related field may substitute for one year of required experience. Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible urban planning or directly related experience performing professional planning work, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. Certification:
A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Application Review Examination(s) - A virtual oral exam (weighted 100%) is tentatively scheduled for December 5, 2024. Selection Interview Background/Pre-Employment Appointment
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Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is comprised of two primary areas: Development Services and Community Enhancement. Development Services includes Planning, Building and Safety, and the Permit Center. Community Enhancement includes Housing, Code Enforcement, and Economic Development divisions. Inspection Services ensures projects are constructed according to approved plans and compliant with the California Building Code.
The Position
The Senior Planner is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating complex planning activities. This position performs advanced journey level professional planning activities. The appointee will process complex entitlements, complete staff reports, and respond to requests for planning and zoning information in a timely manner. These complex entitlements are generally longer-term projects that require Planning Commission and/or City Council approval, extensive public outreach, and robust analysis. The selected individual will assist in training other staff and represent the City and department at meetings with City Council committees and outside agencies.
This position may work a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule.
Plans, leads, coordinates, and reviews the planning activities of professional staff and consultants. Researches, prepares, and presents reports on a wide variety of planning projects and issues. Develops recommendations on planning or land development topics based on research findings, field observations, and public contact. Administers general plan programs such as updates of the general plan or elements and regional planning efforts. Applies federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies related to municipal planning and land development. Interprets and applies the provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, state planning and zoning laws, California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, local coastal program, Huntington Beach General Plan, Design Guidelines, and various specific plans, ordinances, and policies. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Addresses and mediates competing interests. Interacts effectively with City staff, City Council, Commissioners, the general public, consultants, land developers, and representatives from public and private agencies. Contributes to the success of the City’s planning effort as a team member. Reviews written work of other staff planners. Provides guidance to junior level staff. Represents the Planning Division at various meetings, including Planning Commission, City Council, advisory board, neighborhood, Chamber of Commerce, and Board of Realtors meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in Planning or a closely related field may substitute for one year of required experience. Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible urban planning or directly related experience performing professional planning work, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. Certification:
A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Application Review Examination(s) - A virtual oral exam (weighted 100%) is tentatively scheduled for December 5, 2024. Selection Interview Background/Pre-Employment Appointment
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