Senior Planner na City of Ontario, CA
City of Ontario, CA · Ontario, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Ontario
About the Department
The Planning Department is seeking a qualified Senior Planner responsible for planning, leading and coordinating complex planning activities, in a supervisory role. The Senior Planner will also manage and support various projects such as land development, general plan update, special studies, historic preservation, and downtown revitalization. Additionally, in a collaborative and inclusive municipal environment will ensure compliance with environmental law, zoning ordinances, regulations, and policies established by the Planning Commission and City Council. Furthermore, the Senior Planner will supervise, lead and mentor a team of entry and journey level planners in the following areas: development review processing, environmental review, current and/or advanced planning and other related planning activities.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical knowledge, leadership ability, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The Planning Department
The Planning Department plays a critical role in achieving the City Council's goals and objectives related to land use, urban design, and the quality and sustainability of the built environment. While the Planning Department is comprised of three divisions: Administration; Land Development (includes Entitlements, Landscape and Airport Planning); and Advanced Planning (includes Historic Preservation and General Plan); it is the Planning Department team, as a whole, who focus on the development that enhances economic value, quality of life, and complete community.
For additional information, please review the Planning Department's webpage.
Position Duties
The essential functions typically performed by the Senior Planner include the following:
- Supervises and participates in the collection of data relating to land use, housing, population, distributions and projections for the City.
- Supervises and participates in economic studies; analyzes factors influencing economic and population trends and develops projections to determine future City expansion.
- Reviews development plans for compliance with zoning ordinances, regulations, and polices established by the Planning Commission and City Council.
- Reviews tentative parcel and tract maps.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of staff report which includes the preparation of text and computer graphics.
- Assists in the administration of zoning and subdivision ordinances.
- Manages complex planning projects and consulting contracts.
- Assists and coordinates planning activities with various citizen groups and official committees appointed by the City Council.
- Assists in the general administration of the Planning Department, including budget preparation.
- Performs other job related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. A Master's Degree related to planning may be substituted for one (1) year of the required planning experience, but may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
Experience
Four (4) years of recent, progressively responsible, professional community or regional planning and zoning experience, preferably with a public agency, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
Licenses
A valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Desirable Qualifications
Masters degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership; certificate in geographic information systems and/or architectural designs.
Other Qualifications
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position, you may be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to ourFrequently Asked Questionspage.
