NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Assistant Planning Director
Lafayette, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $213K/yr
7+ years expThe City of Lafayette is seeking an experienced Assistant Planning Director to help shape the city's future through thoughtful urban planning. The role involves managing planning functions, providing oversight on complex projects, and mentoring junior staff while engaging with the community.
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Responsibilities
Management responsibility for current and future planning functions
Provide oversight on advanced and complicated planning activities and projects
Provide complex professional assistance to the Planning and Building Services Director, City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Commission, and others in areas of expertise
Assist in the development and administration of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to the division; draft formalized policies and procedures with supervisory confirmation
Mentor, guide, and train junior level staff
Serve as the department director in the director’s absence
Qualification
Required
At least seven years of relevant professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development
A four-year degree with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or a related field
Strong writing and public speaking skills
Ability to nurture and lead a team of professionals
Detail-oriented and analytical skills to tackle complex zoning and land use issues
Natural problem solver providing innovative and customized solutions
Must be available for some evening hours to attend City Council and Commission meetings
Preferred
A master's degree in a related field is highly desirable
Benefits
Retirement Security – Up to 15% City-paid contributions to a 401-A plan, including a 5% match for a total potential contribution amount of 20%. Ability to also enroll into additional voluntary 457 plan. We do not participate in CalPERS retirement.
Health & Wellness – City covers 95% of health and dental insurance costs for employees and their eligible dependents or provides an allowance equal to 15% of salary towards deferred compensation plan if you have alternate medical coverage.
Life Insurance – City provides a fully paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
Ancillary Benefits– Optional Vision, FSA & Commuter plans, and supplemental Life Insurance available.
Generous Time Off – 11.5 days of starting vacation accrual and an additional 2 weeks of paid time off annually for exempt positions, 12 days of sick leave accrual, and 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
Commuter Reimbursement– Receive 50% reimbursement on BART fare commuting to and from work.
Employee Assistance Program– Free and confidential support for personal and professional challenges including counseling, financial wellness coaching, legal consultation, and more for employees and their eligible dependents.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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