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Under limited direction, plans, develops, and implements complex professional planning projects on the most difficult current and/or advanced planning projects; develops recommendations on planning policy formulation and implementation; directs the work of major planning programs; prepares plans and technical reports; prepares environmental documents individually or through the use of consultants; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the most advanced working level in the professional Planner class series. Incumbents are expected to perform the more complex planning work, may supervise subordinate staff on specific assigned tasks, and are responsible for directing the work of major programs with a high degree of complexity. Incumbents are expected to undertake advanced and current planning projects that require considerable professional knowledge and the use of independent judgment. The ability to build effective working relationship with other County staff and internal and external customers is essential. Incumbents are expected to continually strive to identify and remove service process barriers and be a champion of providing exceptional customer service to other County staff, businesses, and residents. This class is distinguished from the Associate Planner level in that Senior Planners are expected to perform the most complex assignments, utilize a greater degree of independent judgment and problem solving capabilities, and take on an active role in identifying and resolving customer service and permit processing constraints.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned functional areas; plans, coordinates, directs and processes complex projects and conducts research studies, including phases of the General Plan, current plans and special studies; negotiates, prepares and administers consultant services contracts; prepares reports and recommendations regarding land use, zoning, transportation, community needs, housing and environmental issues; recommends the use of land for residential, natural resources, commercial, industrial and community uses. Confers with personnel from other departments and agencies in coordinating work activities; meets with representatives of community organizations and other groups to encourage cooperative action or to resolve problems; serves as technical advisor to County staff and officials and public agencies; and establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, County management and staff and the public. Provides information and assistance to applicants, property owners and the public regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the submission of plans, processing of applications and implementation requirements; investigates and answers the more complex questions from the public regarding planning, zoning and environmental issues. Coordinates and participates in the review and processing of various plans and development applications; collects and evaluates information related to the application process and determines conformity with laws, regulations, policies and procedures; recommends approval or alternative approaches; and conducts project site inspections. Under limited supervision, coordinates and participates in code enforcement duties as they relate to zoning matters. Under limited supervision, coordinates and participates in the update and implementation of the General Plan, environmental review and compliance, development review and pre-application review; serves as support staff to Committees, Commissions and the Board; manages complex and controversial current and future planning projects. Writes and edits reports for Committees, Commissions and the Board of Supervisors; coordinates, prepares and provides meeting support services to the groups, including reviewing draft materials and preparing comments; drafts hearing notices, organizes meetings and work sessions ensuring timely notification of appropriate parties; and makes presentations and prepares material for the Board, Commission, and other Committees and community groups.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Senior Planner. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications would be:
Five years of increasingly responsible planning experience in the public and/or private sector, including one year in a lead capacity.
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in urban, regional, or resource planning, or a related field. A masters degree in urban, regional or resource planning may be substituted for one year of experience.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid and appropriate drivers license
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