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Associate Planner

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Friday, February 21, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Associate Planner. The incumbent in this position, will independently perform the full scope of duties required and is responsible for administration of a specific project or program.  Performs a variety of professional planning duties to develop, and maintain, the City’s General Plan, and to administer the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Responds to inquiries from the public by providing information regarding the General Plan, the Zoning and Subdivisions Ordinances and statistical data.
• Receives and reviews land use permits, design review applications, zoning and General Plan amendments for conformance with the General Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances and other requirements; and prepares staff reports recommending appropriate action.
• Conducts environmental review including preparation of initial studies and negative declarations, technical and administrative support on the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports and staff reports on all phases of environmental review.
• Performs detailed planning studies, research and analysis to support development of long-range policies and plans, as well as implementation ordinances for the City’s growth and development.
• Prepares and analyzes various professional planning studies including, but not limited to, demographics, traffic and historic resources.
• Prepares General Plan elements such as the Housing Element by drafting and finalizing plan documents; researching materials and making presentations to committees, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Prepares reports and studies and represents the department before the public, other agencies, and developer representatives.
• Attends and participates in meetings of the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, City Council, special committees and neighborhood groups.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of planning for community development and of the methods used in the implementation of such plans.
• Current trends in federal, state, and local planning.
• Socioeconomic and physical resource aspects of planning, zoning, and planning administration.
• Principles and practices of planning for community development and of the methods used in the implementation of such plans.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Collect, tabulate, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Interpret a wide variety of maps, graphic illustrations, detailed drawings, and land use data and legal descriptions.
• Prepare and present effective written reports and verbal presentations.
• Deal effectively with the public and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Research regulations, procedures and/or technical reference material.
• Prepare and analyze various professional planning studies.
• Make presentations to committees, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Represent the Community Development Department before the public, other agencies and developer representatives.
• Work independently in processing and presenting actions to policy bodies.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban studies, geography or related field AND
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience at the Assistant Planner level in municipal or regional planning.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities may substitute for the education (degree) on a year-for-year basis. 
• A Master’s degree in planning or a related field ay substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25-50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application: 

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org. 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

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WHY JOIN THE CITY OF FREMONT TEAM?

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 232,532 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has an annual general fund operating budget of approximately $219.9 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE—WHO WE ARE

The City Clerk’s Office has a critical role in service delivery, and providing  effective information dissemination and communication with the public and City Council. Our responsibilities include preparing and distributing the City Council agenda, recording all proceedings of City Council meetings, maintaining and updating the Municipal Code and Council Handbook and Rules of Procedure, coordinating the City Records Management Program, and managing and conducting the elections for Mayor and City Council Members.  

The City Clerk’s Office currently has one vacancy.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS

You will thrive in this position if you are a:
 
- Positive with great customer service skills
- Energized with a Can-Do attitude
- Focused on technology  
- Skilled in written communication and in making effective oral presentations
- Energized by a fast paced working environment with competing projects and deadlines
- Able to build strong working relationships with diverse clientele

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager and City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk assists in planning and organizing the daily operations of the City Clerk's office. Serves as the City Clerk in his/her absence by coordinating the preparation of City Council agendas, attending City Council meetings and preparing the action minutes. Provides services as a member of the department’s management team; performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- In the absence of the City Clerk, attend City Council meetings as necessary to perform functions of the City Clerk
- Administer the City’s Records Management Program, including appropriate control over the maintenance, protection, retention and disposition of records in accordance with legal and operational requirements
- Plan, organize and direct divisional activities
- Lead clerical staff engaged in the routine processing of the City’s automated records management program
- Assist the City Clerk with the election process and Political Reform Act statements
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date filling of City ordinances, resolutions and minutes of the City Council
- May exercise lead direction over clerical staff
- Coordinate the publishing, indexing and distribution of Council meeting minutes and agendas
- Coordinate responses to requests for City records covered under the Public Records Act, including monitoring the City Clerk email account
- Provide research and reference services to the public and City staff
- Conduct administrative and operational analysis, recommending solutions based on findings
- Oversee logistics and set up for Council meetings

The City of Rocklin is now accepting applications for a Senior Office Assistant to perform a variety of complex and responsible clerical and administrative tasks within the Permit Center of the Community Development  Department. Duties will include, but are not limited to greeting customers and assisting them with the building permit in-take processes for commercial, multi-family and residential projects; organizing and routing work to the appropriate team member; reviewing building plan resubmittals and field revisions for completeness; collecting data and preparing and distributing monthly and weekly building reports; routing building plans to plan reviewers and consultants, including calculating the consultant’s plan check fees; assisting with the calculation of commercial and multi-family building fee estimates; training new employees on City processes, procedures and computer software programs; providing administrative support to staff related to the City’s permitting system, including updating fees, creating new permit types, and troubleshooting issues with the permitting system; tracking building permits that have expired, sending out correspondence, and working with the applicants to obtain the reissued building permits.

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Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Analyst I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

Human Resources is currently seeking to fill a full time permanent Analyst vacancies in the Employment Division.  Employment Analysts are responsible for recruiting qualified applicants by developing and administering valid selection processes and for conducting classification projects such as individual position studies, new job class development and class specification revision.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for human resources in the public sector. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with all City Departments and with other key stakeholders within the City of San Jose organizational structure and to represent the City to applicants, employees and residents.  Attention to detail, a strong customer service perspective, and critical thinking skills are crucial. These positions require creative thinkers who are willing to develop and implement strategies to meet department needs.
 
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment as an Analyst I/II, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The Position

The City of Orinda Planning Department is seeking a strong, customer-service oriented Planning Technician, for a limited-term, to primarily staff the Planning Counter and process code-enforcement cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also gain opportunities to assist with various current and long-range planning tasks. This non-exempt position will report to the Director of Planning.

Qualifications

All City of Orinda employees are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s core values including serving the public, being respectful and accountable, maintaining professionalism, and demonstrating responsibility. Specific qualifications for the position are noted in the following:

Education & Experience:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field;
• Equivalent to two-years of college, supplemented by at least two years of job experience or training in the planning or a planning-related field; or
• Four years of planning and building administrative support experience.

Other Qualifications Required:

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and an occupational medical pre-employment physical exam which includes a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 30 pounds as well as ability travel to different sites and locations.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
• Strong communication (written and oral), research, and analytical skills.
• Competency in basic computer programs/applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, etc.
• Basic understanding of planning principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience with aspects of urban planning, long-range planning, urban redevelopment, public policy, civic engagement, stakeholder participation, and governance.
• Ability to be remain flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly without comprising the quality of work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS.

Typical Functions

• Staffs the Planning Counter to assist the public, conduct plan checks, collect and process forms, and file permit applications and plans.
• Responds to email, telephone, and counter inquiries regarding the municipal code, entitlements, and the City’s development policies and procedures.
• Conducts field work, including Planning Final Inspections, site visits, and code-enforcement.
• Receives, investigates, and monitors requests to investigate alleged violations of the municipal codes and other complaints.
• Coordinates and conducts abatement procedures, including preparing correspondence, coordination with other agencies (Contra Costa County Building Division, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, etc.).
• Processes applications for a hillside-grading permit, elevated-deck permit, exception permit, tree-removal permit, and other “minor” discretionary projects.
• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects and provides support at community meetings as necessary.
• Researches and prepares routine graphic displays/exhibits for use by the Department, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Drafts reports of limited or variable complexity.

How to Apply

Please visit CalOpps.org to submit a fully-completed application, current resume, and a cover letter before the filing deadline. A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications, as determined by initial screening of applications and resume, will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that may consist of a written test and oral-board interview. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (925) 253-4214 or at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.

Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

 
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for:

Senior Planner

Open Date: Tuesday,  January 21, 2020

Close Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $10,223.20 - $12,433.20 per month DOE 

(An increase of 1.92% will be effective February 2020)

Senior Planner: To perform a variety of professional planning duties including zoning and planning administration, environmental review, plan preparation, and special projects; and to prepare reports and recommendations relative to assigned area of responsibility. Employees at this level perform work requiring significant independent judgment and typically provide direct supervision to professional, technical and clerical staff.

The Ideal Candidate:  The ideal candidate will have experience working for small municipalities; strong foundation of current planning project processing; administration of a housing program within a Planning or Community Development Department; capability of multi-tasking in a fast pace working environment; ability to prepare  environmental initial studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations; experience procuring and managing consultant contracts; ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment and excellent communication skills.

Typical Duties: Receives and processes planning applications; performs field investigations; prepares reports for and presents to the  Planning Commission, City Council and other boards and commissions; conducts research and prepares recommendations on planning issues and ordinances; provides information on planning and zoning issues to applicants, the general public and other departments; assists with research and completion of advanced planning projects; may perform code enforcement activities; establishes and maintains appropriate files, and prepares correspondence as required; builds and maintains  positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, outside agencies, consultants and the public using principles of good customer service; responsible for more complex planning projects or functional program area, such as current planning application processing and coordination of a specific type, outside agency coordination, or ordinance preparation; may be assigned as staff liaison to a board, committee or commission; directs and oversees other professional and technical personnel on specific projects; oversees a functional program area such as development application processing/review, or ordinance preparation; meets with and advises property owners and developers on planning requirements on large and/or complex projects; assigns development applications; coordinates department activities with other City departments and outside agencies; oversees research and data collection for reports and projects; supervises and manages consultants as necessary; and performs other duties as required.

Ability to: Write accurate and concise technical reports and memoranda; explain planning and zoning requirements clearly to the public, applicants and other departments; research, analyze and summarize planning issues; read, understand and interpret a variety of maps, site plans, architectural drawings, specifications, environmental impact reports, ordinances, and regulations related to work. On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for    long periods of time; twist and reach office equipment; stand, walk, bend, climb, or squat while conducting field checks; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; visually differentiate between colors on land use maps; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less. Use a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, photocopy machine, and microfilm reader printer. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.  Attend evening and weekend meetings. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Conduct independent research and report preparation; accurately interpret planning and zoning maps, aerial photos, architectural design plans and precise construction drawings; Perform complex planning work requiring independent judgment. Handle a variety of complex assignments involving different analytical approaches; train, assign, review, and evaluate subordinate personnel as assigned; gather, analyze, and interpret a variety of complex, technical data; provide project leadership; work with a minimum of supervision; function as a project leader on major current and advanced planning projects. organize, supervise, and implement significant land use studies and present conclusion and recommendations clearly in written and graphic form; make effective verbal presentations to City Council, Planning Commission, and citizen groups. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment, and bend, squat, kneel, or twist while retrieving and/or returning files from drawers; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means. Operate a personal computer in the performance of a variety of clerical accounting and statistical functions. Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance; lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.

Knowledge of: Fundamental planning principles, role and function of general plans and zoning ordinances; California planning, subdivision and environmental law and their relationship to day to day activities of a planning department; scope and function of a planning department and its relationship to other City departments; research methods and report preparation; principles, objectives and procedures of municipal planning, urban design, and zoning, environmental review processes, and planning legislation; applicable laws related to sub-division, annexation, zoning and land use; role and function of general plans and zoning ordinances; municipal finance; environmental review; planning and land use law; project management; research methods and report preparation; recent developments and current literature in planning and urban design.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a degree in city planning or a closely related field and five years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience. A master’s degree in city planning may be substituted for one year of experience.

Possession of:   Valid California Driver's License.

Application Process: This recruitment will close on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com/hr or at www.calopps.org.

Testing Process: Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  The Human Resources Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise the Human Resources Office of such special needs at the time of application.  The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

The City Clerk organizes, plans and directs all activities of the City Clerk’s Office.  The work involves maintaining a complete and accurate legal/historical record of City Council proceedings; administering the records management program; conducting municipal elections; ensuring compliance with Political Reform Act, Brown Act, Public Records Act and Conflict of Interest Codes; supervising  administrative support staff and functions of the City Clerk’s Office and/or City Manager’s Office; and providing prompt and courteous service to the Mayor and City Council, citizens, press and public requests for assistance and information.

KEY ELEMENTS
The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Prepare City Council Agendas.
• Attend City Council Meetings and prepare official Minutes in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinate posting of City Council Agendas and Minutes on City’s website.
• Follow up to ensure that City documents are properly executed and comply with applicable local/state/federal regulations.
• Prepare Staff Reports related to City Clerk’s function.
• Review, notarize and prepare specific City related documents for recordation (deeds, easements, development agreements, certificates of project completion, etc.).
• Communicate official City Council actions to appropriate/interested parties.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for public information, ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act.
• Receive subpoenas for records and lawsuits filed on the City.
• Ensure the City’s compliance with provisions of the Brown Act.
• Perform duties of Elections Official and oversee all City elections.
• Perform Filing Officer duties required by the Political Reform Act for campaign disclosure statements for candidates and officeholders.
• Administer provisions of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• Coordinate advertisement of openings on the City’s Commissions/Committees/Task Forces.
• Maintain list of City Council appointments, as well as boards/committees/bodies on which City Councilmembers serve.
• Administer Oath of Office to new elected/appointed officials.
• Maintain legal custody of official City records and documents.
• Maintain custody of the City Seal and affix to legal documents.
• Attest Mayor’s and/or City Manager’s signature on all legal City documents.
• Maintain Records Retention Schedule and oversee timely compliance for records.
• Maintain Legislative History Index of City documents (Minutes, Contracts, Agreements, Resolutions, Ordinances).
• Coordinate regular updates to the Dublin Municipal Code (paper and electronically).
• Supervise administrative support functions of the City Clerk’s Office.
• Analyze programs, policies and procedures utilized in the City Clerk’s Office on a regular basis to ensure that the department is operating in the most efficient manner possible.
• Participate to maintain required certifications in appropriate professional organizations (i.e. CCAC & IIMC).
• Provide input and assist in the establishment and/or improvement of procedures, policies and budgetary matters.
• Obtain and maintain commission as a California Notary Public.