Planning Manager

3 months ago

Hermosa Beach, United States City of Hermosa Beach Isai Full time

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Director of Community Development, the Planning Manager manages the Planning Division (current and advance planning) functions of the Department including the supervision of professional and administrative staff; prepares and reviews reports on current and advance planning projects; conducts or oversees the preparation of environmental impact reviews or environmental assessments; works with boards, commissions, and committees; and performs related planning duties as required. The Planning Manager will assist with preparation/administration of the Department budget; negotiating, preparing, implementing and administering contracts for services; and may occasionally be required to serve as alternate for the Community Development Director to oversee Community Development Department functions. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Manages all steps of the land use entitlement process from application through final decision. Prepares and coordinates revisions and updates to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Municipal Code, including the Zoning Ordinance. Conducts comprehensive studies for both current and advance planning projects; gathers information from a variety of sources to get informed opinions and specific data to help in objectively analyzing possible impacts of projects; answers inquiries from the public regarding policies of the City; explains information to project applicants and advises on administrative costs and reviews procedures to be followed; prepares (with assistance of consultants when necessary) environmental assessment reports and administers environmental impact procedures under terms of CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act); collects and tabulates data relating to urban land use, population and related social and economic zoning regulations; reviews and interprets regulations or policies; assists in the review of zoning violations and determining appropriate action; drafts revisions of ordinances to implement City goals and as necessary meet current State and Federal laws; engages in employment activities related to hiring, promotion, transfer, training, assigning and directing work, supervision, evaluation, reward/discipline and termination of subordinate planning staff and administrative staff; works with boards, commissions, and committees. Assists with preparation and administration of Department budget; negotiates, prepares, implements and administers contracts for services from external resources; resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs. Coordinates activities of the Planning Division with those of other City departments. Identifies and implements improvements to service delivery methods and procedures, including use of project tracking and permitting systems, regular reporting, and records digitization and paper reduction. Will be required to attend Planning Commission and other City commission meetings as well as City Council meetings as necessary. Assists in administration of state and federal grant programs such as the Community Development Block Grant and Proposition A.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, zoning and environmental law and practices, Community Development Block Grant, transportation, air and water quality programs; proper administration procedures to be followed in permitting and in implementing the environmental program; record keeping procedures; supervisory principles, practices and techniques. Ability to understand and visualize how projects may impact the community in various ways; ability to deal with problems involving several complex variables in non-standardized situations; ability to conduct proper analyses of collected data and other inputs and to arrive at reasonable conclusions; ability to make presentations before hearing boards, community groups and the general public; ability to prepare comprehensive and analytical reports; ability to communicate positively, effectively and tactfully verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals, including the general public, elected and appointed officials and staff at all levels of government; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with city officials, civic groups, other agencies and the public. 

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in urban planning, public administration or a related field and eight years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, including three years supervisory experience. A Master’s Degree in municipal planning or related field is highly desirable and may be substituted for work experience up to one additional year. 

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is preferred.

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