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The City of Lincoln invites your interest in the position of Planning Manager.  With plans to develop over 17,000 residential dwelling units and over 5 million sq. ft. of commercial development, the City is poised to again become one of the fastest growing Cities.  We invite you to bring your experience and talents to assist the City in its venture to continually make Lincoln a City of Opportunity.
 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit an application and supplemental questionnaire, and attach your resume and cover letter.  Please read the job announcement, job description, benefits and other available links.  If you have any questions regarding the recruitment, feel free to contact us.
 

This is an exciting career opportunity to serve as a key team member of a progressive organization in a community where high-quality growth and superior customer services are the norm.  Under administrative direction of the Community Development Director, the Planning Manager plans, organizes and directs the activities and programs of the Planning Division including zoning, code enforcement, processing of permits, subdivisions, and environmental review, administration, participates in the transportation and capital improvement planning, housing programs, and the general plan.

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.

• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates all Planning Division activities including advance and current planning and code enforcement activities; prepares and administers the Division budget.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Division to assure the efficient and effective operation of the Planning Division.
• Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates Planning Division personnel; interprets City policies and procedures to employees; is responsible for morale and productivity of assigned staff.
• Manages consultant contracts for the Division and the work performed by consulting contract staff.
• Develops operational policies and procedures to ensure effective departmental operation and provides for continuous improvement of the Planning Division.
• Reviews community growth patterns, trends in land use, community needs and other factors in originating recommendations for controlling and regulating community development.
• Establishes systems to ensure consistency within the Division.
• Functions as a Project Manager on highly complex Planning Division projects; prepares complex reports, letters and newsletters.
• Makes presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission and other groups; explains Division policies to the public and developers; may conduct general administrative projects concerning matters outside the scope of the Planning function.
• Develops and implements Division goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Confers with and provides professional assistance to members of City departments on matters related to functional areas of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with appropriate government bodies, private firms, organizations or individuals to assist in achieving City objectives and ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and development standards.
• Meets with representatives, professionals, citizens and organizations to encourage action or resolve problems related to the Division's activities and projects; and effectively provides training and direction consistent with the City’s commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Performs related duties as required.

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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner with a diverse background in the field of city planning who has demonstrated the ability to effectively work within all related sub-disciplines, including development planning, advance planning, environmental planning, and open space planning. 

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative individual to conduct a variety of planning duties with competence and professionalism. The Senior Planner must be an excellent team player with a track record of excellent judgement who has demonstrated initiative and been successful in improving processes.

The Senior Planner will assume a lead role in complex advance planning, development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals and may assist in the preparation of environmental documents (both internally and through planning consultants).  The Senior Planner may also process legislative applications, such as zone changes and General Plan amendments, and occasionally assist with open space planning/natural resource management projects.

Primary responsibilities:

• Prepare housing element updates, General Plan updates, and environmental documents in accordance with CEQA requirements, including Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports
• Manage and process applications for complex development projects with minimal supervision
• Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public regarding City policies, standards, and procedures
• Prepare written communications including staff reports and analytical reports
• Present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups
• Process legislative cases such as Municipal Code Amendments, zone changes, and General Plan amendments
• Assist with open space/natural resource management projects

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Planner with a diverse background in the field of city planning who has demonstrated the ability to effectively work within all related sub-disciplines, including development planning, advance planning, environmental planning, and open space planning. 

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative individual to conduct a variety of planning duties with competence and professionalism. The Associate Planner will be responsible for serving as project manager for advance planning, development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals.

The Associate Planner must possess excellent project management skills, problem-solving ability, interpersonal and communication skills.  The Associate Planner must be self-directed, results oriented, exercise discretion and independent judgment and project a professional image.

Primary responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, review and process plans and applications for various residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial projects  
• Conduct research and prepare reports and recommendations pertaining to housing element updates, General Plan updates, and environmental documents in accordance with CEQA requirements, including Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports
• Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public regarding City policies, standards, and procedures
• Coordinate planning activities with other City departments and outside agencies
• Prepare written communications including staff reports and analytical reports
• Prepare maps, graphs, charts and other visual aids
• Present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups

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THE POSITION

The Community Development Technician performs a wide variety of technical, paraprofessional support, and customer service duties related to building permits, development and planning applications.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Assist the general public at the front counter, in writing, or by phone regarding building and development review/permit requirements, and provide General Plan and zoning information. Assist the public in plan review and plan check filing procedures and processing, answer inquiries regarding permit status. Calculate impact, affordable housing, permit and plan check fees.

· Accept building permit and development review applications.

· Review applications for completeness.

· Enter permit data into an automated database.

· Route plans to other City departments and/or outside agencies for review and track plan review process.

· Compile zoning and planning related data as directed by professional-level planning staff.

· Prepare various reports.

· Review minor applications for conformance with ordinances and department's standards, policies and guidelines.

· Calculate various fees, prepare fee estimates and apply fees to permits or other development review billings.

· Review applications for modifications in land use, zoning, setbacks or other planning requirements such as compliance with previously approved conditions of approval.

· Approve and issue administrative over-the-counter permits.

· Create and maintain informational flyers and brochures.

· Coordinate with GIS staff in maintaining the address database.

· Compose correspondence.

· Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

· Schedule inspections.

On Behalf of The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

Regional Government Services (RGS) is conducting a recruitment for the position

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RESOURCES MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Monthly Salary Range:  $4,807 - $5,842

Final Filing Date:  December 16, 2018

 
The Position:

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District seeks a progressive and enthusiastic individual who is highly independent and self-motivated, to join its Water Resources and Fisheries teams. Resources Maintenance Specialist performs a variety fieldwork, including the installation and maintenance of District resources projects. These activities include: routine and skilled heavy, physical work in an outside environment;  maintenance, repair, and installation of streambank erosion protection;  installation of irrigation systems;  vegetation management and cleaning river channel of debris along the Carmel River; assisting  with fisheries activities; operation and maintenance of equipment at a steelhead rearing facility; operation and maintenance of high volume injection/extraction wells; operation of  vehicles and equipment; and  performing a variety of physical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This position may work a non-standard week (i.e. weekend work may be part of a normal schedule).  This position will work in and around water; be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes, poison oak, and stinging insects. Must have possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT:

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is responsible for regional water resource management on the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley. The District’s mission is to promote or provide for a long-term sustainable water supply, and to manage and protect water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.

THE MPWMD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER