Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Colton
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Email
Phone
909-370-5064
The Planning Manager is a managerial level classification responsible for assisting in the management of the Development Services Department, including development and implementation of the City General Plan and land use. This classification is distinguished from the other classifications in the Planner series by the responsibility for developing, implementing and accomplishing the City's planning goals and objectives, and for ensuring that these goals and objectives are provided to the community in an effective, cost-efficient manner. This position may assume full responsibility of the department in the absence of the Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties, including the Subdivision Map Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, Title 18 of the City of Colton Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance), the General Plan and pertinent provisions of the Building Code, federal and state statutes and regulations
Prepare and amend Zoning regulations, General Plan policies, and other City codes and policies that regulate land use, development, historic preservation and the environment.
Assign work to Planning Division staff; monitor activities to ensure proper work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, ordinances and laws.
Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies as needed to provide integrated services.
Evaluate land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances; evaluate proposals' development impact as they relate to the adopted plans of the City and make recommendations; ensure compliance with applicable City, State or Federal laws.
Directly manage the most complex land use issues, as needed, including but not limited to, development agreements, annexations, regional plans and growth projections.
Manage the Development Services customer service activities and resolve entitlement, land use policy and code interpretation questions and issues for customers, and among various City departments involved in the entitlement process.
Provide advice regarding the land use entitlement process, City codes and policies to applicants, including landowners, developers and citizens.
Develop and monitor Department standards and service levels. Coordinate activities and work programs with other City departments to ensure consistency of work plan measurements and adequacy of resources.
Manage the preparation of environmental documentation, and ensure excellent quality control for all CEQA and NEPA documents. Ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are placed on development to reduce adverse impacts of development, commensurate with the level of impact.
Prepare and/or direct the preparation of grant applications pertaining to Department functions and work programs.
Give presentations to the City Council, supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public as needed and assigned.
Represent the Department while providing support to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees, including the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, CCHAB, Application Review Committee, various City Council sub-committees, and the Traffic Safety Committee.
Assist in development of the Department's annual budget and work programs. Allocate staff and resources among work program priorities.
Participate in the selection of personnel.
Supervise, discipline, train and evaluate subordinates.
Perform duties of the department Director as delegated in the absence of the Director.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field, from an accredited college or university is required.
And
Experience: Possess five (5) years of directly related experience in professional governmental planning of which two (2) years of lead or direct supervisory experience is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California class "C" driver's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.
AICP Certification is desirable.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties, including the Subdivision Map Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, Title 18 of the City of Colton Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance), the General Plan and pertinent provisions of the Building Code, federal and state statutes and regulations
Prepare and amend Zoning regulations, General Plan policies, and other City codes and policies that regulate land use, development, historic preservation and the environment.
Assign work to Planning Division staff; monitor activities to ensure proper work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, ordinances and laws.
Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies as needed to provide integrated services.
Evaluate land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances; evaluate proposals' development impact as they relate to the adopted plans of the City and make recommendations; ensure compliance with applicable City, State or Federal laws.
Directly manage the most complex land use issues, as needed, including but not limited to, development agreements, annexations, regional plans and growth projections.
Manage the Development Services customer service activities and resolve entitlement, land use policy and code interpretation questions and issues for customers, and among various City departments involved in the entitlement process.
Provide advice regarding the land use entitlement process, City codes and policies to applicants, including landowners, developers and citizens.
Develop and monitor Department standards and service levels. Coordinate activities and work programs with other City departments to ensure consistency of work plan measurements and adequacy of resources.
Manage the preparation of environmental documentation, and ensure excellent quality control for all CEQA and NEPA documents. Ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are placed on development to reduce adverse impacts of development, commensurate with the level of impact.
Prepare and/or direct the preparation of grant applications pertaining to Department functions and work programs.
Give presentations to the City Council, supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public as needed and assigned.
Represent the Department while providing support to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees, including the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, CCHAB, Application Review Committee, various City Council sub-committees, and the Traffic Safety Committee.
Assist in development of the Department's annual budget and work programs. Allocate staff and resources among work program priorities.
Participate in the selection of personnel.
Supervise, discipline, train and evaluate subordinates.
Perform duties of the department Director as delegated in the absence of the Director.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field, from an accredited college or university is required.
And
Experience: Possess five (5) years of directly related experience in professional governmental planning of which two (2) years of lead or direct supervisory experience is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California class "C" driver's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.
AICP Certification is desirable.