PLANNING MANAGER (80% FTE)

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1 The City of Martinez Invites Applications For PLANNING MANAGER (80% FTE) SALARY RANGE: FINAL FILING DATE: ORAL APPRAISAL: APPLICATIONS: THE POSITION: TYPICAL TASKS: $6, $8,995.20/MO. Placement within the salary range will depend on qualifications and experience. Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 5:00 p.m. (NO POSTMARKS ACCEPTED). Applications and supplementary questions received by the Personnel Department after April 15, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. will be disqualified. Supplementary Questions must be submitted with the completed City application form. Date to be announced. Forms and supplementary questions are available online at from the Personnel Department, City of Martinez, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA or by calling Personnel at (925) or (925) RESUMES NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED CITY APPLICATION FORM. Under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager, plans, directs, administers and coordinates the City s Current and Advance Planning programs, implementation of the City s Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, and addresses all aspects of community growth, provides information to developers and others on City codes and regulations relating to land use and development; serves as Secretary to the Planning Commission and staff to Design Review Committee. Directs, plans and organizes the activities of all Planning Division staff including advanced and current planning; prepares and administers division budget; oversees all updates and amendments to the City s General Plan including current and future mandated elements; develops and implements procedures for the processing of work; analyzes proposed projects and prepares staff reports, including recommendations on action to be taken and related justification; confers with developers and citizens on proposed projects and gives direction and advice on how to gain compliance with City policies, codes and regulations; selects, supervises and evaluates work of consultants and integrates consultants' work into division work program; reviews community growth patterns, trends in land use, community needs and other factors in originating recommendations for controlling and regulating all aspects of community development; provides administrative support for the Planning Commission and Design Review Committee; makes presentations to City Council and other groups concerning planning projects; prepares or directs the preparation of detailed studies related to proposed developments; may conduct general administrative projects concerning matters outside the scope of the planning function; coordinates planning activities with those of other City departments and outside agencies; addresses public complaints regarding land use and planning activities; evaluates Division staffing arrangements, staffing levels, and work assignments and makes necessary recommendations to the Assistant City Manager; sets performance standards for Division staff and evaluates performance; submits hiring recommendations for Division staff to the Assistant City Manager.

2 REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience - Requires any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Possession of a Bachelor s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Urban Studies or a closely related field; A Master s degree in Urban Planning is highly desirable and may substitute for one year of experience; A minimum of four years directly related professional urban planning experience, two years of which must have included supervisory responsibilities; Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination/drug screen and background. Must possess a valid California driver s license with a good driving record. KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, zoning, subdivision, general plan and land use regulations, knowledge of Federal and State laws applicable to urban planning and current professional issues such as sustainability, historic preservation, downtown revitalization and economic development; Ability to plan, organize, and supervise others on major projects and research studies on development and zoning matters and a variety of activities found in a progressive city planning function; Working knowledge of the functions of other city departments, particularly as their operations relate to city planning ; and modern organization and management; Ability to conduct or interpret technical reports and studies on the impact of proposed developments and determine whether they meet City regulations and are in accord with City policies relating to planning and community development; Prepare, edit and present reports in written, graphic, and verbal form; ability to identify and resolve technical, organizational, procedural, and personnel problems; maintain division efficiency and responsiveness; Ability to maintain effective communication and cooperation with planning division staff, other departments, public agencies, advisory commissions, the general public, citizen groups and developers; representatives of the construction industry and the ability to work independently and to provide strong leadership. SELECTION PROCESS: A select number of the most experienced and best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral interview (weighted at 100%). Upon a conditional offer, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and livescan background check.

3 CURRENT BENEFITS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Note: Below listed benefit information is outlined from the Management Compensation Plan. The announced position is 80% FTE and is therefore eligible for benefits at 80% of the stated levels. Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Effective 1/1/14, the City contributes 5% of the employees 7% portion toward retirement for Classic Members and 5% of the employees 6.25% for New Members. Employee contributions increase over the term of the MCP. Please see the MCP for complete details. MCP available online at Note: under PEPRA pension reform laws, City s payment of any portion of the employees contribution will end at the expiration or the amendment of the current MCP. The current MCP term is through June 30, This position does not participate in Social Security. Classic Members Retirement formula of 2% at age 60 with a 3 year final compensation period. New Members - Retirement formula of 2% at age 62 with a 3 year final compensation period. Under pension reform laws, New Members are not eligible for the reporting of the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC). Deferred Comp: Vacation: Holidays: Management Leave: Sick Leave: Longevity: Bilingual Pay: Health Insurance: Other: Probation: City contribution of 1.6% gross monthly earnings into a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. Fifteen days vacation for the first four years of service. Maximum 25 days annually after 20 years of service. Thirteen and one-half days per year and seven days of floating holiday time. 80 hours Management Leave awarded in January each year. Accrued indefinitely at the rate of one day per month. 2% at twenty (20) years of service. 2% for one language and 4% for two or more languages. The City offers Kaiser and Blue Cross PPO. Effective 1/1/14, the City contributes $ for employee, $ for employee +1, and $ for family coverage with the employee contributing a portion of the monthly premium. Please see the MCP for complete details. MCP available online at The City pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for the employee and dependents. Dental plan includes orthodontic coverage. The City pays the premium for life and disability insurance for the employee only. Employee must successfully pass a six (6) month probationary period.

4 NOTES TO APPLICANTS: DISABLED APPLICANTS: The Personnel Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Please advise the Department of any special needs in advance of the examination. VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all candidates offered employment after November 6, 1986 must provide written proof that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This is accomplished by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and producing acceptable documents including but not limited to, United States Passport; State-issued Driver's License; Social Security Card; Birth Certificate; other acceptable documents that establish identity and eligibility to work in the United States. THE CITY OF MARTINEZ HAS ADOPTED ORDINANCE 1047 C.S. WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYEES WITH A SMOKE-FREE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. THIS POSITION IS NOT COVERED BY SOCIAL SECURITY THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EITHER AN EXPRESSED OR AN IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE CITY OF MARTINEZ IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITIES IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

5 SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE PLANNING MANAGER The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to obtain additional information about your background and qualifications for the position of Planning Manager. These questions must be completed along with the City Employment Application. Your response to this questionnaire will be assessed for organization, concise content, and clarity of presentation. Please print in ink or type your responses. Attach additional pages, as necessary, but limit your responses to one page per question. Prepared resumes may not be substituted. 1. Describe your experience working on a major community general plan update, housing element, and annexation project. 2. Describe your supervisory experience generally, including the largest number of persons supervised, the level of professional staff (Assistant, Associate, Senior Planner, etc.), and length of time you were the supervisor. What was your most difficult supervisory experience? 3. Describe a controversial development project that you were the project planner on, where the neighborhood and the developer were at odds. How did you resolve the differences and what impact did that have on the project and neighborhood? 4. Describe your experience working with consultants on controversial development projects or major advance planning projects. Address issues such as selection, keeping to a budget and timeline, insuring quality of work, working with citizen committees and/or neighborhood issues.