NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Planning Division Manager
Oroville/Chico Area, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Planning Division Manager for the Butte County Development Services Department. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the operations of the Planning Division, ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations while managing resources to improve productivity and services.
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Responsibilities
Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Planning Division, including current and long-range planning and related projects and programs
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned division; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures
Selects, trains, motivates, and directs personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns; works with department management and staff to build and maintain a high performing team environment
Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the management staff; manages the implementation of improvements
Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of assigned budgets
Develops, revises, and implements zoning, subdivision, and General Plan elements and goals
Coordinates regional and statewide policy interpretation; recommends code amendments, solutions to technical problems, and required legal actions; makes final decision on technical interpretations
Consults with design professionals, attorneys, builders, and owners regarding land use applications and plan interpretation; analyzes and recommends alternatives; analyzes and reviews new construction projects for acceptability to achieve compliance
Researches, analyzes, and reviews legislative proposals and new laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations to determine the impact on division policies and procedures; develops recommendations for policy and procedure changes and implements upon approval
Confers with representatives from other agencies regarding administration of state and federal programs; coordinates with County departments, Board of Supervisors, and others to review and discuss new programs
Directs the preparation and review of reports on planning issues and environmental assessments; prepares special and recurring reports, grants, proposals, and contracts
Coordinates the preparation of Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, Airport Land Use Commission, Land Conservation Commission meeting agendas, and other committees as assigned; attends meetings and advises on aspects of County planning; presents planning issues and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
Attends and represents the County at meetings, conferences, and court hearings
Receives, processes, and responds to escalated questions, complaints, and requests for information; provides information on processes and procedures; interprets and explains applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations; coordinates resolution to problems and issues
Reviews publications, attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and monitors trends to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in the field of planning
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in geography, regional or urban planning, environmental studies, or related field
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience, including three (3) years of supervisor experience
Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application
Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations
Benefits
Salary Step Increases: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service.
Cell Phone Allowance: County issued cell phone or $70/month allowance with appointing authority approval.
Uniform Allowance: $14.00-$21.00/mo. For eligible classifications only. Varies by classification.
Public Safety Dispatcher Pay: Employees that possess an Intermediate POST Dispatcher Certificate will receive an additional 3.5% of base pay, 4.5% for Advanced POST Dispatcher Certificate, and 2.5% for Supervisory POST Dispatcher Certificate.
Boot Allowance: $200.04 for each year, paid in monthly installments. Effective January 3, 2026, the $200.04 boot allowance set forth above shall expire, and all members of this Unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275.00 annually. For eligible classifications only.
Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.
Vacation: 0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr.
Administrative Leave: 7 days per year for FLSA Exempt employees.
Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
Bereavement Leave: Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family.
Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance: Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1438.42/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees).
Life Insurance: The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.
Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Deposits into this plan are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
Disability Insurance: For short-term disability, the County participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
Flexible Spending Program: County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $500/year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County of Butte provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services.
Company
NEOGOV
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