Job Information
Job Category
Land Use
Company Name
City of Encinitas
Position Level
Entry
Job Description
The City of Encinitas Development Services Department is looking for someone who is interested in joining our team of Planners. The Department cultivates an environment of collaboration and support where you can expect to work on a variety of projects in a dynamic environment. Positivity, dependability, and acceptance of others’ differences in the workplace are some of the qualities we a looking for in a candidate. Collectively, the Development Services Department staff created and foster core values, which include kindness, respect, integrity, responsibility, collaboration, and growth. If you are interested in a workplace with these core values where you can be a part of a cooperative, cohesive, and caring team dedicated to working hard to serve their community, Encinitas is the right place for you. Planners assigned to the Land Development (Current Planning) Section in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department, addresses current planning issues including implementing ordinances; reviewing development proposals; assisting customers at the front counter; and addressing local and regional planning issues affecting Encinitas. The vacancy will be staffed at the Planner II/II or IV level. Planner II- $5,114- $7,196/Planner III $5,575 - $7,845/Planner IV $6,276- $9,273 monthly. Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)- Communicates and confers with citizens, architects, developers, and engineers regarding the City’s land use policies, development standards, and processes at the front counter; provides information related to zoning, kennel permits, business license requests, alcoholic and beverage license applications, general plan compliance, and other related issues, both in person and over the phone; computes acreages and frontages; reviews commercial industrial, and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearances; identifies correction actions to be taken by owners; recommends improvement and rehabilitation programs; processes permit applications and calculates appropriate fees.
- Reviews applications and submitted plans for various building permits, which may include: swimming pools, room additions, walls and fences, demolished properties, new developments, and/or other related structures. Schedules intakes for coastal development permits, administrative/discretionary applications, plan submittals, and other related information.
- Participates in a variety of staff and development review meetings to discuss projects with peers and staff; provides interpretive assistance to staff on development standards, project proposals, and/or clarification of policies.
- Inputs a variety of planning information into databases; queries data and develops related reports.
- Conducts research and analysis related to land use, legislative activities, social, economic, and population data on various local and regional planning issues and community matters for dissemination internally, to elected and/or appointed officials, Boards, Councils, Commissions, and to the general public; researches, collects, records, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes statistical and demographic information for regional and City data; creates related informational and advisory reports, presentations, maps, logs, and computer and paper files.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Creating informational and advisory reports and presentations;
- Researching and drafting ordinances and General Plan amendments for review;
- creating and maintaining databases for surveys, mailing lists, public participants, project summaries, and other planning related subjects;
- Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision;
- Preparing decisions for projects under departmental administrative purview for departmental approval;
- Researching and drafting resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council;
- Conducting and coordinating site visits for proposed development sites;
- Conducting surveys, studies, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues such as pedestrian crossing and accessibility, parking, housing, sidewalks, trails, building permits, and other planning related issues;
- Assisting in conducting and organizing public workshops and hearings;
- Inspecting properties and structures for compliance with current zoning codes and regulations;
- Participating in the development of departmental policies and procedures;
- Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision;
- Assisting in coordinating City planning and development related activities with other City departments and with outside agencies;
- Assigning new addresses to projects and utilities and updating related land management files to reflect new assessor parcel information.
- Attending public hearings regarding assigned projects and presenting reports to decision making bodies;
- Preparing detailed technical reports on development proposals;
- Reviewing development proposals of routine to medium complexity;
- Organizing and participating in conducting workshops for the Planning Commission, City Council, citizen groups, and other interested parties;
- Managing a project workload;
- Conducting final inspections for projects;
- Negotiating and mediating with applicants, developers, citizens, elected and appointed officials, project consultants, external agencies, and the general public on land use issues;
- Preparing and delivering agenda reports on development proposals and land use issues;
- Reviewing grading and improvement plans;
- Conducting studies, spatial analysis, surveys, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues; Managing deposit accounts for discretionary planning applications to ensure accuracy in billing and to maximize cost recovery.
- Representing the department at status meetings;
- Managing assigned planning projects of greater complexity and community significance or sensitivity.
- Demonstrating ability to address and evaluate medium to complex issues/projects.
- Working independently and exercises judgment and initiative.
- Independently assisting applicant/public on complex and sensitive matters
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Level II requirements include: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, and one year of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education. In addition to the above experience, Level III requirements include: Two years of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition to the above experience, Level IV requirements include: Three years of progressively responsible technical experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$5,114 to $9,273 Monthly
Other Benefits
Excellent benefits packageJob Start Date
06/01/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
local government
Job Location
Location Address
505 South Vulcan
Encinitas, California
92024
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Lisa Roner
Website
https://www.encinitasca.gov