Assistant Planning Director

Salary : $9,196.03 - $11,177.75 Monthly
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Continuous
Job Number: 02046
Department: Development Services
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
SALARY
$9,196.03 - $11,177.75 Monthly
FILING DEADLINE: Continuous. The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. First application review on January 8, 2024.
Under general direction of the Planning Director, the Assistant Director manages, supervises, coordinates, and implements the activities and day-to-day operations of the City's Planning Division; manages the implementation and coordination of planning programs, projects, and related components including current and long-range planning, report writing, ordinance updates, and environmental determinations; supervises a technical staff of planning professionals within the general policies of the City; acts as the Division Head in the absence of the Planning Director; and performs other work as assigned.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the professional planning staff in the analysis and preparation of City planning documents; Manages and guides the principal planners through the negotiations of multiple complex projects; Evaluates opportunities for improving the City's development standards; Answers public inquiries regarding planning development standards and policy.
For a full job description, click here
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only for those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application and Resume that they have:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or closely related field; AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible planning experience in land use, urban revitalization/design, planning at the municipal level, and/or public policy, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level; OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties;
• Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license;
• Must be able to pass a background check;

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's Degree
• Certification with the American Planning Association (APA), and APA's American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desirable.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Full job description linked above.
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
(Tentative) The method of examination may include one or more of the following: written exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience, or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Resume will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.
VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the website for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the website for additional information.
01
What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02
Do you possess a degree in one of the following?

• Urban or Regional Planning
• Geography
• Public or Business Administration
• Architecture
• Economics
• Related Field
• None of the Above

03
If you marked Related Field or None of the Above in question #2, what is your degree in, and explain how it prepares you for the position of Assistant Planning Director. If you marked any other box, please write N/A.
04
Do you possess Five (5) years of progressively responsible planning experience in land use, urban revitalization/design, planning at the municipal level, and/or public policy?

• Yes
• No

05
If you marked yes in question #4, please include your related experience demonstrating at least five (5) years in land use, urban revitalization/design, planning at the municipal level, and or public policy.
06
How many years of supervisory level experience do you possess?

• 4 years plus
• More than 3 years, less than 4 years
• More than 2 years, less than 3 years
• More than 1 year, less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

07
Do you possess a valid class "C" Driver's license or out of state equivalent?

• Yes
• No

08
I understand that I must submit a completed Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and Resume in order to have my application accepted. You may upload the documents to your on-line application; submit in person to the Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; Fax to (661) 852-2070; or email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us. When delivering, faxing, or emailing the documents, please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e., Assistant Planning Director #02046) and submit to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

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