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ABOUT FREMONT

Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community.  Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best.  It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area.

Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.  Fremont is a city on the move!

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.  

The visIon

The City of Fremont has branded itself as strategically urban and as the Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Silicon Valley. Now, the City is in the midst of developing its Downtown and Warm Springs Innovation District as well as implementing land use policies and programs that will promote thoughtful and sustainable development that will lead Fremont into the future.

THE POSITION

As an integral member of the Community Development Department’s management team, the Planning Manager will plan, organize and manage the current and long range planning activities relating to the general plan and zoning code implementation and interpretation.  The incumbent will act as: City Planner in the implementation and interpretation of City ordinances and regulations, and Secretary of the Planning Commission.  In addition, the successful candidate will identify policy issues and work with staff to develop options and recommend solutions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Supervises preparation of the City Planning Commission agenda and compilation of required reports and documents.

· Participates as a team member in the work of the department's management team, understanding and then implementing assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives.  Works cooperatively with other team members, receiving and sharing information, soliciting input, identifying operational and interpersonal issues, participating in the development of problem solving solutions.

· Recommends and justifies program goals and related financial and staff resource needs.

· Monitors and reviews operations, employee performance, staff development, and program implementation for customer satisfaction, efficiency, effectiveness, work priorities, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and standards.

· Develops and maintains positive collaborative relationships and problem solving with other City departments.

· Ensures that staff is provided with resources and technology necessary to provide customer efficient project management and responsiveness to the public.

· Evaluates staff performance; provides employee counseling, recommends employee discipline and develops and implements employee development plans.

· Participates in developing, interpreting, and communicating appropriate application of policy and operational procedures.

· Reviews policies, legislation, existing processes and procedures to determine where improvement can be made.

· Reviews and interprets laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

· Develops and implements productivity measurements and statistics.

· Recommends hiring of consultants.

· Prepares or directs the preparation of requests for proposals and reviews and evaluates proposals.

· Provides technical expertise to other City departments and divisions.

· Takes the lead role in tracking legislative changes and informs the management team of impacts to the City and develops implementation strategies to ensure Fremont compliance with changes.

· Provides information to and represents the City with representatives from State, federal and other local agencies.

· Represents the City in the community and with other organizations.

· Make presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, community groups and professional organizations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:  Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, architecture, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field and six years of progressively responsible experience performing varied and complex planning work, three years of which have included supervising professional staff.  A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, architecture, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Possess knowledge and experience in urban design, place-making, transportation/multi-modal system, environmental review
Provide leadership to motivate staff and ensure resources are appropriately allocated 
Demonstrate exceptional skill in written and oral 
      communication
Analyze, interpret and present qualitative and quantitative information in an informative manner for City Council, boards, commissions and other community stakeholders
Make sound decisions under pressure 
Exercise prudent budget management and cost-effective service delivery
Inspire cooperation and confidence in others
Possess the ability to design, facilitate and improve organizational development processes
Exhibit personal accountability and integrity
Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and clients

*This position requires the possession of a valid California driver’s license in order to travel independently within and outside City limits to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The annual salary for this position is $137,315—$185,327 depending on qualifications. 
CalPERS Retirement Benefit*
Classic Employees - 2.0% @ 60 benefit, 3 year final average compensation. 
New Employees - 2.0% @ 62 benefit, 3 year final average compensation.
Required PERS contributions vary by plan.  All required contributions are tax deferred.
Cafeteria Benefits Plan for employees/dependents includes up to $2,230.18 monthly to purchase medical, dental and vision plans; child care and medical expenses can be paid for with pre-tax dollars.
A complete benefits summary can be found at Fremont.gov or by  using this link:    Benefits
This is a Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) represented position with a probationary period of twelve (12)months.
*Refer to CalPERS web site for complete definitions of Classic and New employees:  www.calpers.ca.gov  
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM 
To be considered for this  position, apply online by submitting a completed City application and resume through our on line application system: City Jobs 
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, written exercise, fingerprint check, and other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. 
Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660.  
 

Building and Planning Support Specialist

Non-exempt, Public Works and Clerical Bargaining group

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, provides technical and public information for all aspects of the development review process, which includes planning, zoning, plan review, building inspection, permit issuance and related areas such as housing and code enforcement; provides information to the public at a counter or over the telephone; performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives general supervision from the Building Official and/or Planning and Building Director. 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is an experienced level class, in which incumbents with well developed office skills and some familiarity with planning and/or building and/or other development review concepts become competent to perform the day-to-day responsibilities of providing development, housing and building information to the public, processing plans and permit applications and providing technical support to departmental staff.  This class is distinguished from the planner, plan checking and building inspection classes in that the latter are professional and/or technical specialists in their areas of expertise, while this position provides support to all functional areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Incumbents in this position typically perform but are not limited to the duties noted below on a regular basis:

Provides information regarding development, planning, zoning, permit requirements, housing, code enforcement and related processes to developers, contractors, property owners and the public at a public counter or over the telephone; interprets and applies specific codes, rules and regulations related to the development review process, including building, planning, housing, public works, code enforcement and those of a variety of departments and divisions.

Receives plans and other construction documents for review, ensures that applications and sets of plans are complete and contain the required information for submittal and review and that contractors possess appropriate insurance and bonding documentation.

Calculates plan review, inspection and related fees, collects funds and issues receipts, and balances monies received on a regular basis.

Issues basic permits after initial review and approval of materials where covered by procedures and guidelines such as roofing, water heater permits and simple permits including the renovation of single-family homes.

Identifies and resolves customer problems; directs the public to the proper department or determines the information required.

Tracks and monitors status of development plan reviews; prepares standard periodic and special reports as required; researches files regarding prior actions, decisions and developments activities and other information related to the property under review.

Provides input into departmental procedural and processing issues; recommends policy and procedures improvements related to counter activities or areas of responsibility.

Performs a variety of technical and standard office support work for the function; enters information into an automated data management system; obtains reproductions of microfilm or blueline copies; maintains departmental files and prepares a variety of period and special reports regarding the work of the department.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

·          Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.

·          Record keeping principles and practices.

·          Business arithmetic.

·          Computer applications related to the work, including data entry and standard report generation.

·          Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

·          Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often in situations avoiding conflicts.

·          Codes and regulations related to the work.

·          Policies and procedures related to the development review, plan checking and building permitting processes.

·          Basic planning, building and zoning principles and practices.

Ability to:

·          Learn and perform specialized development support and building permitting work.

·          Read, understand, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations and procedures.

·          Analyze and resolve specific development application, plan review and permit questions and issues.

·          Make effective recommendations for policy, procedure and customer service improvements.

·          Make accurate arithmetic calculations.

·          Maintain accurate records of plans submitted, fees received, bills paid and work performed.

·          Prepare clear and concise correspondence and other written materials.

·          Gather and assemble data and prepare routine reports.

·          Work without close supervision in standard work situations.

·          Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

·          Speak English effectively to communicate in person or over the telephone.

·          Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

·          Provide financial accounting and reporting support.

·          Serves as the administrative liaison to the Finance Department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent and three (3) years of office support experience, which has included explaining procedures and regulations, preferably in a public agency setting.  Experience in a planning, building, contracting, public works or a related field is highly desirable.  Possession of an Associate of Arts degree in building, construction technology or a related technical field is desirable, and such education may be substituted for related experience on a year for year basis.    

Do you want to help shape the future of the County of San Mateo? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Planning and Building Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) permanent and one (1) limited-term Planner II/III positions.

As a Planner II/III with the County of San Mateo, you will be an integral part of the Planning and Building Department and will have an opportunity to manage a variety of complex development projects throughout our dynamic and beautiful County, and participate in or lead long-range planning efforts. The County of San Mateo has diverse landscapes ranging from urban to rural to wilderness that extend from the Bayside hills and urban neighborhoods to the beaches and coastal bluffs bordering the Pacific Ocean. We're graced with both scenic natural beauty and the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.  Just as diverse as the County's landscapes are the interests of the community, and this is what makes the County a dynamic place to work. If you have a passion for urban planning, thrive in a fast-paced work environment, and value teamwork, come join our Planning Division where you will be part of a team of bright, collaborative, and enthusiastic planners.

In addition to managing entitlements for a wide range of projects, the incumbent may work on a variety of long-range planning and policy projects, such as a Coastal Area transportation plan, our green infrastructure plan and updates to general plan policies and zoning regulations.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a team player and independently-motivated individual, responsible for overseeing permitting for complex development projects, long-range planning studies, and the interpretation/development of policies and ordinances. The candidate is an excellent communicator (both written and verbal), and can develop consensus and successfully work with a diverse community. The candidate can manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a timely manner, and provide guidance to other members of the staff and the public. The candidate emphasizes interdepartmental/interagency coordination and communications, and continually looks for innovative and creative process improvements that generate more consistent and transparent outcomes. Experience in transportation or resource management planning is desirable, but not required.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• A pension plan for permanent employees; and a defined contribution retirement plan for limited-term employees.
• Work Schedule: The division has CORE hours between 9am - 3pm. Staff can select a flexible work schedule to reduce commute time to and from the office. Telework may also be an option after the first 6 months.
• Paid Holiday and Leave Accrual: Twelve (12) annual paid holidays per year. Vacation Accrual: 4.0 hours per pay period; Sick Leave Accrual: 3.7 hours per pay period.
• Commuter Benefits:  This program provides financial assistance to employees for their commute trips to and from work, and is available to all employees: The transit/vanpool subsidy is $150/month; Employees can earn $2/day for each day that they telework or carpool, bike, or walk to work. Employees may receive one of these commute subsidies in a given month.
• Wellness Benefits: A variety of programs geared towards health, wellness, and work-life balance.
• Life Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D paid for by the County; option to purchase additional life insurance for self and for dependents.

For more information and a full list of benefits, please visit: https://hr.smcgov.org/benefit-information-new-employees

Please note that benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

One of the vacancies is a limited term, at-will position.  Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties:
Planners research and analyze planning data, conduct long range planning studies, review development applications for compliance with adopted plans and regulations, prepare staff reports and environmental documents, and assist in land use and zoning administration for current and future community projects in the Planning and Building Department.

Planner II is the fully experienced journey level. Under general supervision incumbents perform a full range of planning activities and exercise substantial independence and initiative in carrying out their assignments.

Planner III is the advanced journey level in the Planner Series. Under direction, incumbents carry out the major and more complex land use projects in all sections of the Division. Incumbents provide direction to other professional staff on projects and operate with independence within the parameters of legislative and divisional policy.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify:
 

Knowledge of: Organization of local government and concepts of public administration; principles, practices and trends in urban and regional planning, including physical, social and economic factors; codes, ordinances and laws related to planning, zoning, environmental resource protection, and subdivisions; basic computer operations; research and statistical methods and sources of data; mathematical principles, tools and practices used in determining density and structural floor area; symbols, language and techniques used in planning, drafting and mapping.

Skill/Ability to: Work cooperatively and effectively with the public and co-workers and work well individually and as a member of a professional and technical team; recognize the key importance of customers, their unique situation and the department's relationship with the customer in problem resolution and information giving situations; produce comprehensive, clear and concise reports, memos, letters, staff reports and major studies which are accurately researched, focused on essential information, reflect an appropriate level of analysis, and demonstrate objectivity; make concise and understandable presentations, manage related discussions, facilitate decision-making, formulate alternatives, and summarize and respond to comments effectively; make valid conclusions and appropriate alternative recommendations; explain policy and procedures to the public and staff; facilitate problem resolution; operate and retrieve information using a computer; adapt to changing situations even under pressure; conduct research including gathering, interpreting and presenting data; reach conclusions, develop defensible recommendations and formulate feasible policy and regulations; interpret and explain maps, charts and tables; coordinate the preparation of a wide range of visual aids which clearly illustrate issues, concepts, and programs.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current employees of County of San Mateo and the Superior Court of California in the County of San Mateo with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail). A screening committee will select those applicants whose training, experience and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position and invite them to interview. Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written or performance exercise. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline: Thursday, September 5, 2019 by 11:59 pm
Screening (tentative): Week of September 9, 2019
Panel Interviews (tentative): September 23 and/or 24, 2019
 

HR Analyst: Lucy Fung (080519) (Planner II/III, R040/R050)

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is looking for an experienced professional in urban planning who has a track record for providing high level analysis and excellent customer service.  The successful candidate will be offered a position as either an Assistant or Associate Planner dependent on her or his prior experience and skills.  

Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco via BART, Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools. Residents expect personalized service and the ability to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique planning guidelines.  This position will be part of the team that ensures that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and “small town” downtown feel. This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Planner will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

The Planner will perform the following major duties:

• Reviews routine to complex development proposals, applications, permits and plans for completeness and compliance and serves as project manager.
• Prepares and reviews environmental impact reports, written initial studies, negative declarations, and staff reports.
• Assists the public as well as advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers on matters relating to land use, zoning, code interpretation, general plan compliance, signage, and other issues related to the City’s entitlement process.
• Prepares long-range planning studies and staffs limited-duration committees tasked with providing policy direction.  
• Serves as project manager on planning and development projects. 
• The planner will assist in oversight of the Planning Intern program. 

The Ideal Candidate
The City seeks a high energy professional who is self-motivated, creative, tactful and detail-oriented. Exceptional analytical and communication skills and the ability to write well and persuasively are required. Experience in environmental review is highly desired. The candidate should have a four-year degree with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or a related field.  Candidates will require at least 6 years of experience.  All candidates must have the ability to work some evening hours to attend Council and Commission meetings.
 
The salary range is $90,532 - $119,085.  Lafayette also provides an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions.  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity; family friendly policies; a flexible work environment; and casual dress.

Application & Selection
The final filing date is September 6, 2019.   To be considered, you must submit an online City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  Please apply at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  Email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org for questions.
Following the filing date, resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in mid-September with an anticipated start date of October 2019.
 

Live, Work & Play in Beautiful Santa Cruz County!

We’re seeking multi-talented Planner professionals to join our Santa Cruz team.

Planner II, Journey Level: $6,037 – 7,642 / Month

Planner III, Senior/Advanced Journey Level: $6,654 – 8,424 / Month

Planner IV, Subject Area Expert: $7,720 – 9,765 / Month

Our Planners:

• Conduct planning studies and analyses
• Review and act as Project Manager to process land use development applications of all types
• May serve as Environmental Coordinator administering the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other technical environmental programs
• May serve as Project Leader and subject area specialist in Policy, Development Review and Environmental Administration
• May serve to review and recommend policy changes, resolve complex problems, review and analyze State laws and regulations and develop operating procedures in the Cannabis Licensing Office

You Come With:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of public planning
• An understanding of statistical research methods as applied to the collection and tabulation of data affecting public planning
• The principles and techniques of gathering and analyzing data
• Basic statistical methods and procedures used in planning studies
• Long range and regulatory planning practices
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to planning, zoning and environmental protection

We offer:

• Various robust benefit plans with the County contributing generously toward the total cost of the plans
• CalPERS retirement and Social Security
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday leave pay
• The opportunity to work, live and play in beautiful Santa Cruz!

County of Santa Cruz Personnel Mission Statement: In collaboration with our customers, we will recruit, develop, support, and retain an ethical, professional, and diverse workforce dedicated to serving the community.

To learn more about these exciting opportunities, please go to: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Enjoy the outdoors while building and maintaining trails, working on construction projects, assisting with resource management projects, and performing a variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks on open space preserves.  Open Space Technicians have frequent contact with the public and provide visitor information as necessary.  This recruitment is being conducted to fill two vacancies, but may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur for positions at either the Skyline or Foothills field office.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is comprised of over 63,000 acres of land and 26 open space preserves protected for public enjoyment. In 2014, with broad public support, the District secured $300 million dollars of bond capacity with the passing of Measure AA, a mandate for Midpen to continue to pursue our mission to acquire and preserve open space land and protect and restore the natural environment in the lush regional green-belt system near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more about the District, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our “Working for Midpen” video on our Jobs page.

Required Education & Experience:

A high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by college-level coursework in park maintenance, resource management, or a related field and one (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, open spaces, and/or related facilities. For additional information, please see the job description on the District website.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Basic First Aid and CPR certification within six months of employment.

Working Conditions:

May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must wear prescribed District uniform and adhere to strict safety procedures and work habits. Depending on the exposure, employee is required to wear head, hearing, eye, foot, face, hand, and full protection equipment. Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, and poison oak.

Benefits:
The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package, including health, life and disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Details are available on the Benefits page of the District website.

How to Apply:  Final Filing Date: September 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The following items are required:
1. Completed employment application 2. Supplemental question responses. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.
Candidates selected for interviews must provide a current DMV report at the interview (request report by submitting form INF 1125 to the DMV). Employment offers are conditional upon the results of a fingerprint background check and a pre-employment physical.

Interview Dates: Please check your calendar - these dates are firm.

• Interviews: September 12 & 13, 2019 (candidates will be scheduled on one of two days)
• Skills Assessment: September 19, 2019
• Final Interviews: September 27, 2019
• Estimated Start Date: October/November 2019

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for an Associate Planner. Under general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Associate Planner performs a variety of professional planning duties including but not limited to administering the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and implementing the City’s General Plan. Performs other professional planning tasks as required. A full classification description is available online at www.brisbaneca.org. 

Example of Duties: (Illustrative Only)

• Responds to inquiries from the public by providing information regarding the General Plan, zoning and subdivision regulations, and other planning-related matters.
• Reviews building permit applications for compliance with applicable zoning regulations.
• Processes planning applications for a variety of discretionary actions such as use permits, design review, zoning, and General Plan amendments and prepares staff reports to analyze conformance with governing regulations and recommend appropriate action.
• Conducts and/or administers the work of consultants conducting an environmental review of planning applications pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act,
• Prepares detailed planning studies, and analyzes relevant State and other pertinent regulations to support the development of long-range policies and plans, and prepares implementation ordinances for the City’s growth and development in accordance with such plans.
• Prepares General Plan elements such as the Housing Element by drafting 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 Planning Commission, City Council, special committees and neighborhood groups.
• Assists in contract and project management for consultants hired by the Department for various planning applications and projects.
• Provides content for Department website.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Basic community development principles and best practices for planning and plan implementation  
• Socioeconomic, physical and legal  aspects of planning, zoning, environmental review, and other related activities
• Current trends in federal, state and municipal planning theory and practice

Skill in: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret municipal, State, and Federal government regulations and codes, general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical information. Ability to write concise and accurate staff reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and to prepare supporting graphic presentations to neighborhood groups, committees, and decision-making bodies. Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret a wide range of maps, plans, and drawings. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public. Ability to work with statistical probability and analysis and fundamentals of geometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of 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 Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban studies, geography or related field and two (2) years of full-time work experience at the Community Development Technician and/or Assistant Planner level in municipal or regional planning or another related field. 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 may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, to inspect City development sites, to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SALARY AND HOURS:

$7,267.50 - $7,632.06 - $8,014.35 - $8,414.38 - $8,836.08 per month. Appointments are generally made at the first step in this range.  This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM, Wednesdays 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Fridays 8:00 AM -1:00 PM. 

BENEFITS:

This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding.  Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program.  The City contributes to a flexible compensation plan towards the cost of health plans offered, up to family coverage. The city provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.  Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS, 2%@60 for “Classic” members, 2%@62 for “New” members.  The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457K plan with additional matching available.  Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care) and transportation spending accounts are also available.  Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain.

LEAVE:

Vacation:  80 hours annually

Sick:  8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays:  14 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays 

Longevity:  40 hours after 15 years of full-time service

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line application at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 5:00 PM.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview exam, which will include a written and/or practical exam. Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral panel interview exam to be placed on the eligibility list. A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Community Development Director. The Community Development Director will make the final recommendation for appointment. After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation.  Eligibility lists are generally valid for one year upon establishment.

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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  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 the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent part-time opportunity in the Public Works Department, for its award-winning Transit Program.  Under the direction of Public Works management staff, the Transit Aide will provide administrative support with financial reporting and analysis, transit planning projects, social media, and marketing efforts.

The work schedule is flexible (some night and weekend hours required).   The successful candidate may work up to 29 hours per week and up to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct research on transit best practices, products and services
• Participate in community outreach & encourage transit use
• Assist in developing community outreach & marketing plans
• Conduct field observations and site visits
• Track expenses, reimbursements, and budgets

The City of St. Helena is seeking a highly motivated professional to join a team of similarly committed and very effective department heads as the next Planning & Building Director.  This is a unique opportunity to work with a City Manager who is dedicated to helping high performers continue to develop their leadership potential, take over a self-sufficient rebuilt planning and building department, anchored by an experienced, knowledgeable and forward thinking staff of 3 full-time employee, and 1 part-time employee. This position presents the opportunity to make a difference in both the organization and the general community, impacting how residents, council and city staff work together to achieve a city with high livability and an engaged citizenry. The Planning & Building Director is a position of high internal and external visibility requiring advanced interpersonal, leadership, and verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must have the skills and diplomacy to communicate a sense of vision, prepare complex reports, and contribute to strategic planning processes. As a member of the Executive Team, the candidate must interact professionally with various levels of elected and appointed officials, management representatives, special interest groups, the general public and City employees. Qualified applicants must demonstrate the ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions and make difficult decisions.