Job Information
Job Category
Land Use
Company Name
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Position Level
Other
Job Description
THE TEAM The Community Development Department has four divisions that are comprised of Planning & Zoning, Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, and View Restoration & Preservation. The Department is focused on upholding exceptional customer service and delivering efficient and timely review of proposed development projects. WHAT YOU WILL DO This is a non-exempt position represented by the Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association. As an Associate Planner, you will manage multiple complex development proposals while assisting applicants/property owners at the counter, over the phone, or via video conferencing or email, on interpreting municipal code, policies, research, and entitlement processes. During the course of your duties, you will be required to coordinate development projects with multiple departments, outside agencies, and staff. You will provide support to the Senior Planner and also provide technical guidance and direction to the Assistant Planners with reviewing plans, conducting site visits, analyzing code amendments, and working on long range plans. As the Associate Planner, you will be given the opportunity to mentor and provide guidance to less senior staff. Additionally, you will be writing memos and staff reports, and presenting projects, often on a weekly basis, to elected and appointed officials, City staff and community members at City Council and Planning Commission meetings. You will be required to work evening hours for City Council and Planning Commission meetings. IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to a strong technical background, you are the ideal candidate if you are a customer focused team player who possesses excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. If you thrive in a collaborative environment but also possess the ability to work independently managing multiple advanced and current planning projects, then Rancho Palos Verdes is the place for you! If you possess excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, and enjoy tackling challenges and offering solutions, we want you to join our team. Apply your passion for preparing and presenting quality work, including staff reports, presentations and analyses as the Associate Planner. Experience with design software (Bluebeam), permitting system, and GIS software is highly desirable. MISSION STATEMENT The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is dedicated to providing its residents, businesses and visitors with exemplary municipal governance and services, while preserving our low-density, low- tax and semi-rural character, inclusive of our natural resources and open space, thereby enhancing the quality of life. JOB CLASSIFICATION To view the details of this position, you can use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rpvca/classspecs/1267285?page=2&pagetype=classSpecificationsRequired Skills / Experience / Education
Qualification Guidelines Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, public administration, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rpvca/classspecs/1267285?page=2&pagetype=classSpecificationsUS Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
Yes
Salary Range
$92,265.00 - $119,945.00 Annually
Other Benefits
INSURANCE PLANS The City has five (5) medical plans available to employees (3 HMO’s, 1 traditional PPO, and a high deductible PPO). The City pays the entire premium for the employee and 50% of the dependent care premium. Employees who show proof of insurance elsewhere and do not enroll in the City’s medical plan can receive up to 50% of the premium cost of the least expensive medical plan. City annual contribution to employee’s HSA plan is $4,150 for single coverage or $8,300 for employee and dependent coverage when enrolled in the Blue Shield Silver Plan. Employees can make additional contributions, on a pre-tax basis, to their HSA account through payroll deductions, up to the IRS limits, based on their age (50+) and coverage level. City paid dental and vision premium for employee only and 50% of the dependent care premium. The City offers two dental plans and one vision plan. City paid confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and immediate family members. Includes 8 sessions per individual, per issue, per year. City paid term life insurance (with AD&D) policy with a value of twice the annual salary (up to $350,000). The City also provides group term life and AD&D benefits for Spouses ($5,000) and their children ($2,000). Option for additional insurance coverage for employee and dependents. City paid long-term disability insurance with a benefit set at 66.7% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month, after a 90-day waiting period (due to injury or illness). The City does NOT participate in the Social Security program for full time employees; however, participation in MEDICARE is mandatory. The 1.45% mandatory contribution is paid by the employee. Employees participate in the State Short-Term Disability Insurance program. Annual premium is determined by the state and based on gross annual pay. The premium is deducted from the employee’s paycheck. OPTIONAL BENEFITS AFLAC plans, Legal Access Plan, 529 College Savings Plan, Pet Insurance, Credit Union membership, and Flexible Spending Accounts (Section 125). HOLIDAYS Five (5) fixed holidays, one (1) floating holiday, plus the winter holiday break (see below). Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (first Monday in September) Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) Friday after Thanksgiving Winter Holiday Break (work days between and including December 24th and January 1st) Two Floating Holidays (1 as designated by City Manager) LEAVES Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours for each full calendar month of service (96 hours per year). Employees are eligible to earn wellness leave of 4.5 hours of paid wellness leave for each designated block of 10 consecutive weeks of attendance without using any sick leave time. Maximum accrual of 9 hours. An employee’s vacation accrual rate is determined by the years of full-time service to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in the manner specified below, with options to cash out up to 80 hours of future annual vacation accruals with the approval of the City Manager. The vacation leave schedule is as follows: 80 hours per year, 1st month through 2 years 96 hours beginning 3rd year 120 hours beginning 6th year of service Additional hours are accumulated beginning in years 16-20 (up to maximum of 160 hours/year) Administrative leave up to 62 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees only. Initial allotment will be pro-rated, based on start date within fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). RETIREMENT The City participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). California PERS 2% @ 60 for employees with continuing PERS employment with a 7% employee contribution OR 2% @ 62 for new PERS members with an employee contribution of 50% of the normal rate. Employee contributions are made on a pre-tax basis. Final compensation for both plans is determined by the three-year average option. Employees have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation account (on a pre-tax basis), up to IRS limits. The City matches employee contributions up to $100 per month towards the City’s deferred compensation program for Tier 2 and 3 employees. Employees will be enrolled in the City’s Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account the first of the month following completion of their initial probationary period. The City contributes $72.26 per pay period into the account and employees contribute 1% of their base salary. WORK SCHEDULE Full-time employees work 80 hours in 9 days (9/80) and receive every other Friday off. City Hall hours are Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Reimbursement of up to $500 per fiscal year for tuition, fees and books for job-related coursework. Employees are eligible to receive monetary awards of up to 5% of their gross annual pay in recognition of exemplary performance, subject to the approval of the Department Head and City Manager.Job Start Date
03/15/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
90275
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Human Resources
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rpvca/jobs/4755414/associate-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs