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Planning Manager
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Position Number: 5893239
Location: Rocklin, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Urban Studies & Planning

Planning Manager

Salary: $119,022.00 - $162,215.00 Annually
Location: Rocklin City Hall, CA
Job Type: At-Will Employee
Job Number: 2024-00027 Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Closing:

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to strong technical skills, the ideal candidate will:

Be a motivating and supportive leader with excellent people and project management skills.

Have a strategic perspective and the ability to see the short- and long-term impact of land use development in the community.

Have a demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple projects and priorities.

Develop and enhance synergy between departments and divisions to achieve city goals and create and maintain an environment where ideas are fostered and nurtured.

Be an outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills; handle sensitive and political situations with tack and diplomacy.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIESIn addition to overseeing the planning and directing of current and advance planning projects for the Community Development Department, the Planning Manager will be integral in a recently launched comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Ordinance and will also be integral in the implementation of a series of recommendations from a consultant-prepared organizational assessment of the Community Development Department. These recommendations include, but are not limited to, making better use of existing and new technology and re-evaluating current practices to achieve greater efficiency, productivity and streamlining, establishing and enhancing the ability for customers to access information more easily and quickly on the City's website and other platforms, and determining how to best utilize contracted support services.DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities within the Planning Division in the Community Development Department; coordinates planning services with other divisions, City departments, and outside agencies and organizations; performs advanced level professional planning work in the areas of current and advance planning and environmental review; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director and/or Deputy Director of Community Development and others; plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Interprets, applies, and monitors laws, rules, and regulations related to planning matters including enforcement, land use, environmental quality, subdivision, and general planning laws and regulations.

Oversees, develops, and implements current and advanced planning program activities including the preparation and review of environmental impact reports and other environmental documents, and issuance of land use permits and approvals; prepares long-range planning documents; provides information and technical assistance regarding City development requirements; participates in public meetings as necessary.

Participates in the development and implementation of the Community Development Department's work plan and budget; reviews budget expenditures; recommends necessary staff, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support the Community Development Department work plan.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration, or a related field;

AND

Five (5) years of responsible, professional urban planning experience, including at least two (2) years providing direction or supervision to professional staff.

Possession of a Master's degree in either city planning or public administration with emphasis in city planning is highly desirable.

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rocklinca/jobs/4613100/planning-manager