Assistant Planning Director (Manager)

Job Information

Job Category

Land Use, Parks Planning, Transportation

Company Name

City of Bakersfield

Position Level

Managerial

Job Description

: Under general direction of the Planning Director, the Assistant Director manages, supervises, coordinates, and implements the activities and day-to-day operations of the City’s Planning Division; manages the implementation and coordination of planning programs, projects, and related components including current and long-range planning, report writing, ordinance updates, and environmental determinations; supervises a technical staff of planning professionals within the general policies of the City; acts as the Division Head in the absence of the Planning Director; and performs other work as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position’s essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the professional planning staff in the analysis and preparation of City planning documents; Manages and guides the principal planners through the negotiations of multiple complex projects; Evaluates opportunities for improving the City’s development standards; For a full job description, click here. POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Planning Director, the Assistant Planning Director will provide direction to three Principal Planners who manage the Advanced Planning, Land Division and Current Planning teams. Those teams are staffed with a total of 17 planning staff members. If you’re ready for the next step in your career, then take a step up to Bakersfield. Check out the General Plan progress at www.bakersfield2045.com and RISE.

Required Skills / Experience / Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applications will be accepted only for those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application and Resume that they have: • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or closely related field; AND • Five (5) years of progressively responsible planning experience in land use, urban revitalization/design, planning at the municipal level, and/or public policy, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level; OR • Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties; • Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license; • Must be able to pass a background check;

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Will security clearance be required?

No

Salary Range

$9,196.03 - $11,177.75 Monthly

Job Start Date

04/22/2024

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Travel

None

Primary Language Required

English

Job Location

Location Address

1600 truxtun ave
, California
bakersfield

Contact Information

Hiring Contact Name

Tanya Wilson

Email

[email protected]

Phone Number

(661) 326-3407

Website

https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/209/Employment-Opportunities