Planning Division Manager

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

Direct compilation of budget data and control of expenditures; assist with grant writing tracking and reporting; provide support in contract service coordination and invoicing.

Coordinate the work of the division in assigned department; work cooperatively with other departments of the County and public and private agencies to accomplish desired goals and objectives; coordinate projects and initiatives with interdepartmental stakeholders.

Direct train and review the work of professional sub-professional/technical and clerical division staff in the performance of full scope planning-related administrative work which includes technical and operational procedures and department policy; direct and review the work of subordinate employees for accuracy completeness and overall technical competency and adherence to compliance policies and procedures.

Establish division policies and procedures; interpret applicable laws rules and regulations pertaining to operational activities; evaluate proposed or adopted legislation and recommend changes to policy and procedures to ensure compliance; determine the potential or actual impact on the community.

Represent the department at meetings conferences and seminars and on operational matters; present to the County Board of Supervisors on behalf of the department as needed.

Planning Department
Manage the Departments Short Term Rental Program (STR) including online application processing and other programmatic processes; develop enhancements to meet operational demands for the Program.

Provide support for the Departments Deposit Based Fee (DBF) processing including case assessment invoicing collection and balance review.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in planning environmental science public administration public policy or a related field to the assignment.

Experience: Five years of planning experience in one of the following disciplines: current advanced or environmental planning which included responsibility for operational activities project coordination and execution administration budget or regulatory compliance.

One year of supervisory experience in any assignment is required. (A masters degree in planning environmental science public administration or a related field to the assignment may substitute for up to one year of the non-supervisory experience.)

Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required. This position involves travel to various locations throughout the county to attend off-site meetings.

Knowledge of:Principles and practices of planning land use and environmental compliance; pertinent state and federal standards laws and regulations; environmental laws rules and regulations; principles and techniques of modern management organization budgeting and personnel management; contract negotiation techniques; project/program coordination.

Ability to: Plan organize direct evaluate and coordinate the work of professional technical and clerical staff; analyze complex technical and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action; supervise the conduct of comprehensive studies and preparation of reports including recommendations; make effective presentations to and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences with other governmental agencies and the public; negotiate service contracts and agreements; interpret and administer contracts agreements training programs and operating policies interpret and apply legislative mandates to assigned program(s)/project(s); establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: 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: of Education
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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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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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 non-job-related factors.

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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.

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