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Form of workIn addition to the responsibilities of the Planner, this mid-management position performs complex professional and technical planning duties. The Senior Planner and Senior Urban Designer are considered the same classification, with the Senior Planner designation recognizing broad expertise in professional planning issues and varying job assignments. This position is for the Current Planning Section.
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Plans, prepares and manages planning projects and assignments such as surveys, studies, investigations, large development project processing, Glendale Municipal Code revisions, GeneralPlan elements, community plans, specific plans, design guidelines, neighborhood and focused studies and similar projects either independently or as a member of a team.
Prepares staff reports and delivers presentations to Boards, Commissions, and City Council at televised meetings.
Represents the Community Development Department at public meetings, workshops, focus group discussions, charrettes, or before Boards and Commissions or as a liaison with other City Departments presenting staff work.
Carries out original research, surveys, staff reports, and investigative or assumes fact finding assignments in areas such as general plan preparation, environmental and land use analysis, statutory planning, development application processing (including zoning entitlements, design review, environmental review, zone changes, and subdivisions), urban design analysis and development, economics and social studies.
Inspects development projects to ensure compliance with planning, urban design, historic preservation, and zoning requirements and conditions of approval, including architectural design requirements set by the City's Design Review Board and other relevant review authorities, including environmental review.
Keeps current on legislation, case law, and urban design concepts and principles affecting land-use planning, physical form, and environmental review and applies changes to procedures as necessary.
Processes applications and provides public information and counseling, exercising professional judgment on planning, urban design, environmental review, and land use issues to professionals, clients and citizens. Supervises or directs the work of hourly staff and volunteers.
Acts as project manager for major plan elements, urban design analysis and focused studies, and is responsible for directing staff and coordinating the project's completion from start to finish.
Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
Fully supervises the work of other professional staff.
Manages complex contracts for professional planning, environmental services, or special studies.
May serve as key staff liaison for various Boards and Commissions.
May manage the Zoning/Planning Section of the Permit Services Center.
May prepare Zoning Ordinance interpretations for the Director of Community Planning.
May be responsible for training other staff in planning, urban design/architectural issues, environmental, historic preservation, transportation, and other related fields.
May produce and/or manage the production of necessary materials and act as a facilitator in public workshops, focus group discussions, or charrettes.
May serve as hearing officer for planning and enforcement cases and act for the Planning Administrator, Principal Planner, or Assistant Director of Community Development in their absence.
Drives on City business as necessary.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.Experience
Six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a public planning agency or a private firm with direct experience in public planning, environmental, historic preservation, or urban design/architectural issues.
Education/Training
Bachelor's Degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Sustainability/Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Economics, Public Administration or a closely related field.
A Master's Degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Public Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid Class C California Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Planning, architectural and urban design principles.
Knowledge of and a specialized familiarity with:
Current planning functions, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Permit Streamlining Act, Subdivision Map Act, comprehensive and community planning, design review practices, historic preservation, transportation, the processing of municipal permits and/or computer programming for planning issues. Specific positions in any of the classifications of this occupational series may require expertise in any of these areas of specialization at a level commensurate with the classification.
Skill in:
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service practices to those using the services of the Community Development Department.
Describe and analyze design elements on development plans and assist applicants with the application of City architectural and site planning design standards and policies.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Effectively interact with the public in a positive, helpful manner.
Effectively read and understand architectural and building plans and maps.
Effectively supervise others.
Establish and maintain smooth and effective working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Manage projects in a timely, efficient manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Plan, manage and complete projects individually or in conjunction with others, including plan elements, special studies, independent research and analysis.
Prepare accurate, reliable and error-free reports.
Prepare and deliver presentations to the public at community meetings, and to various Boards, Commissions, and City Council at public hearings.
Prepare graphic presentation material for public meetings, and community workshops.
Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English.
Review and evaluate employees' job performance.
Review plans for consistency with code requirements.
Take responsibility for major Community Planning Department projects and see to their completion within established deadlines.
Understand and apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping for planning projects and application processing.
Work effectively as a member of a team with other Community Planning Department staff, other City staff, or citizen groups.
Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education and/or training to stay abreast with planning theory, legislative changes, urban design and architectural principles, and case law affecting land-use planning, design, and environmental review.
Work the necessary hours and times to accomplish project goals, objectives, and required tasks.
Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.
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Note
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirementsEVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the selection process.
ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.
Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. The selected candidate will be subjected to a background check including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. Employment Type: Salaried - Full-time
