Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in City or regional planning, urban planning, or a closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience. A Master's degree in City, regional or urban planning, public administration, or closely related field, may be substituted for one year of the professional planning experience.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
- Must be willing to attend evening meetings as required.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of public administration, supervision and management;
- Objectives, principles, procedures, standards, practices, information services, and trends in the field of urban planning;
- Land use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and social/economic concepts as applied to municipal planning;
- Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts related to the planning process;
- Application, modification and interrelationships between ordinances, policies, standards, procedures, and practices associated with the planning function;
- Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations;
- Terminology, symbols, methods, and techniques used in planning and map drafting;
- Local government organization and the functions and practices of a municipal planning unit.
Skill in:
- Planning, assigning, training, directing, and evaluating the work of others in work procedures;
- Organizing, directing, and conducting complex planning studies and activities;
- Performing and coordinating activities, such as the collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and recommendations;
- Interpreting laws, policies, procedures, regulations, maps, specifications, site and building plans, graphs, and statistical data;
- Making persuasive presentations of ideas and recommendations;
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;
- Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
- Preparing clear, concise, and complete technical documents, reports and correspondence.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
THE PROCESS
Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this career opportunity. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the Community Development Department. A Resume, Cover Letter, and Evidence of Bachelor's Degree (copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts, or grade report) are required (see Supplemental Question #13).
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".
The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
NOTE:
- After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
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In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
This position is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website, www.fppc.ca.gov, for more information.
The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees will be required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of the City. New employees have up to three (3) months from date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.
Please use the link below to apply!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stockton/jobs/5034722/planning-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs