Principal Planner - TLMA Planning Division
Principal Planner - TLMA Planning Division
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riversides Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) Planning Department has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Planner to join the Development Review Division.The Principal Planner manages complex and sensitive planning applications and projects performs research and analysis oversees the preparation of concept plans feasibility studies environmental documents and other planningrelated documents as needed.The Principal Planner will be involved with making land use decisions and interpretations related to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance establishing a clear direction and implementation process. The incumbent will have the responsibilities of managing staff workloads training and evaluating staff planners work performances and functioning as a planning liaison to appointed and elected officials resolving complex planning matters.Additionally the incumbent will make or supervise the presentation of reports and studies to decisionmaking bodies.The Department desires candidates with knowledge of State laws guidelines and local ordinances pertaining to planning and development. Knowledge of environmental protection regulations such as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as well as conservation and habitat plans. Knowledge of current housing legislation State housing trends and low income housing development requirements. And has a proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Publisher. Working understanding of thematic mapping tools such as ArcGIS or SketchUp.Candidates with strong writing and editing skills have the ability to conduct independent research analysis and evaluate complex technical documentation pertaining to planning are highly encourage to apply.Meet the Team!The County of RiversideTransportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for six county departments. They are the Planning Department Building & Safety Department Transportation Department Code Enforcement Department Environmental Programs Department and the Administrative Services Department.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan organize direct and coordinate directly or through subordinate lead personnel the activities of a major section within a planning division a combination of smaller planning sections a district office or participate in the development and review of division policies and goals particularly as they affect the assigned section.Review and evaluate existing programs for overall effectiveness and efficiency in meeting division and section goals initiating action for operational improvements as necessary.Review studies of ordinance amendments policies and staff reports to insure thoroughness of analyses and consistency with County requirements and legal compliance.Represent the department on committees and before civic and community groups before other County Departments governmental agencies environmental regulatory and permitting agencies stakeholders and the public; confer with property owners developers and their representatives regarding the applicability and impact of County policies ordinances and other regulations related to property development.Confer with staff regarding problems and progress in their functional areas and provide technical and administrative direction; interview and recommend the selection of prospective employees.Coordinate and assign personnel within the section; plan and conduct staff development and inservice training programs in operational procedures and policy; review and evaluate the performance of subordinate personnel.Work with staff of other departments and regional and state agencies to exchange or clarify information used in developing regional land use and operating work plans and coordinates the design and of projects to ensure consistency.Compile data regarding section work loads staffing levels and priorities for input in the departments program budget.Prepare or delegate to all levels of County hearing bodies including Directors Hearing Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors Planning Commission and other local regional and state agencies on activities being conducted within the section as needed; respond to difficult public relations problems investigate complaints or requests and recommend resolutions.Coordinate efforts to draft new ordinances and review existing ordinances pertaining to the Planning Department as needed.Participate in the analysis of proposed or adopted legislation to determine the potential or actual impacts to the County on implementation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in Planning Transportation Planning Public Administration Geography (with related course concentration) Architecture Environmental Sciences Landscape Architecture or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of fulltime experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.***Please Note: If qualifying using educational units proof is required by the closing deadline. Applications without proof of degree/educational units completed will not be considered. Please see Supplemental Information below for guidelines.***Experience: Four years of professional environmental planning land use planning and/or transportation planning experience which must have included performing at least two kinds of the following planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive regional area or community planning; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; zoning land division; information services; urban renewal; planning administration or transportation planning. One year of experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity. (A masters degree in planning or transportation planning or a closely related field may be substituted for the one year of required supervisory experience.Members of the American Planning Association (APA) and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) are preferred.Other Requirements:License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.Preferred Experience:Five 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning including at least one 1 year of responsible project or program management experience. A Masters degree in Planning or a closely related field. Member of the American Planning Association (APA) and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferable. Principles of program and personnel management and training. Build relationships work respectfully tactfully and creatively with the public boards commissions other planning agencies and staff.Knowledge Of: Principles of program and personnel management and training.The principles of good organization and decision making management and supervision; the principles methods and procedures applicable to land use or transportation planning activities; the physical social environmental and economic implications of land use or transportation planning; local state and federal legislation governing land use development and transportation planning activities; research methods; general plan elements and factors that must be considered in evaluating land use or transportation proposals for consistency with these elements; the organizational structure and jurisdiction of governmental agencies involved in the planning process.Ability To:Manage and coordinate the work of subordinate planners; plan and conduct any necessary training for subordinate staff; motivate and evaluate the work performance of subordinate personnel; collect and analyze data generate and evaluate alternatives reach logical conclusions and formulate consistent recommendations; compose clear and thorough study reports and recommendations; orally present study findings and recommendations to a variety of public groups and governmental bodies; work effectively with the general public and community and governmental boards and commissions; ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to planning projects and cases.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- For specific questions regarding this position contact Amanda Duarte at
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses 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 C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable 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://rchr/disabilityProof 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 nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment 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.
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