NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Associate/Senior Planner - Land Use
Paradise, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is looking for an Associate/Senior Planner - Land Use to join the Town of Paradise's Community Development - Planning department. The role involves performing a full range of professional and technical planning work, including project management, policy development, and compliance with zoning regulations, while also aiding in the administration of town-wide initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Reviews routine to complex commercial, industrial, and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearance and for compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, standards, laws, rules, regulations, and policies
Provides interpretations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Subdivision Map Act, and local environmental guidelines; identifies corrective actions to be taken by owners; recommends improvement and rehabilitation programs; conducts follow-up and re-check and approves or denies submittals
Reviews and signs off on plans, for zoning compliance, submitted for Building Plan check and permits. Assists the public at the front counter and on the phone, answering questions and providing information
Compiles information for a variety of studies and reports; researched, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population, and land use data and trends; researches and reviews previous entitlements and Town records; develops recommendations and prepares written reports on various planning matters and the Town’s General Plan; participates in the implementation and administration of the Town’s General Plan and development regulations
Researches, collects, records, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes statistical and demographic information; prepares spreadsheets and establishes and maintains a comprehensive database
Prepares and presents staff reports for the Town Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, Zoning Administrator, Staff Review Committee, and various other committees and advisory boards as directed; prepares research, reports, maps, and conducts briefings and meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public administration, or a related field
Three (3) years of professional experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities, or two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Planner with the Town of Paradise for Associate Planner
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or administrative responsibility for Senior Planner
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff
Geographic, socio-economic, transportation, political, and other elements related to Town planning
Researching and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures
Practices of researching planning and land use issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports
Principals of advanced mathematics and their application to planning work
General concepts of architecture, landscaping, grading, drainage, and traffic and transportation engineering as they relate to the process of urban planning
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility
Project management and contract administration principles and techniques
Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to planning, zoning, and environmental review
Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public; identify and respond to issues and concerns of the public, Town Council, and other boards and commissions
Read plans and specifications and make effective site visits
Assess, monitor, and report environmental impact on and of various Town programs and services
Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
Conduct routine research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations
Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments
Work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
A master's degree in planning or a related field is highly desirable
Benefits
PERS Miscellaneous retirement plan (2% @ 60 for classic members, 2% @ 62 for new members)
Sick leave - 8 hrs./mo.
Vacation leave - 0-4 years - 120 hrs., 5-9 years - 135 hrs., 10-14 years - 176 hrs., 15 & over - 200 hrs.
Bereavement leave - up to 5 days, 3 paid
Holidays - 12 days/year
Floating Holidays 30 hours/year
Longevity Pay
Medical Plan* - PERS Medical Plan**
Dental Plan* - Met Life Dental Plan
Vision Plan* - Superior Vision
Short Term Disability Insurance Plan
Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
Life Insurance - $100,000 at no cost to employee
Deferred Compensation (457) - Available for employee contribution
Gym Reimbursement Benefit - up to $120/quarter
Retiree medical in accordance with PERS vesting schedule CG 22893
No Social Security participation
Company
NEOGOV
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