Job Information
Job Category
Parks Planning
Company Name
Cordova Recreation & Park District
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is seeking to add an additional Principal Planner to join our Planning and Development team! Our ideal candidate embodies our core values of communication, creativity, accountability, leadership, service, and integrity. We are seeking someone that is passionate about long-term planning and highly skilled in the implementation process. Consider joining our team if you want to expand your career and make an impact on how the communities we serve will look in the decades to come! This is a full-time onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents. CRPD participates in the CalPERS Retirement System. Employees in this classification have the option of working a 9/80 schedule. (a two-workweek schedule of eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day, and one day off) SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general direction of the Park Planning and Development Manager, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the activities of lower-level staff in the planning class series in addition to performing difficult and complex work with the preparation, review, and analysis of planning and environmental studies. The Principal Planner is responsible for assisting the manager with planning and execution of complex projects, operational improvements and overseeing major, high visibility planning projects or development review processes involving complex technical, legal, and political issues. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Planning- Recommend goals and objectives for the Planning Department.
- Plan, direct, and supervise the current and long-range planning activities of staff.
- Administer District long-range planning goals and related planning documents.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Develop and recommend changes regarding planning, design, and construction guidelines.
- Advise the District General Manager and Park Planning and Development Manager on planning matters.
- Analyze proposed development projects for compliance with adopted District planning documents, design guidelines and standards, applicable codes and ordinances, and other regulations.
- Receive, review and resolve the more complex issues as they relate to current and long-range planning; meet with developers, consultants, outside agencies and citizens to determine appropriate actions.
- Direct the review of Encroachment Permits and volunteer project requests, and other miscellaneous requests related to land use entitlements and development.
- Serve as a primary contact for new major development projects, which entails meeting with planners, engineers, builders, attorneys, contractors, other agencies, and the general public regarding development policies and procedures.
- Review and issue approval of design and development/construction plans that affect the District; review and issue approval of design and construction plans developed by in-house professional and technical staff.
- Compile, analyze, and present data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for the use of the General Manager, Park Planning and Development Manager, or special committees on a range of difficult and complex development and District infrastructure planning matters.
- Direct and/or participate in the preparation of complex planning studies and reports related to area of assignment; oversee coordination of assigned section activities with other departments, division, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers.
- Develop, analyze, and/or review a variety of technical reports.
- Represent the District in public and official meetings with other departments, outside organizations, regional planning bodies, and professional groups on planning matters; coordinate and conduct review of outside agencies’ proposed projects and related environmental documents; assess and prepare comments on impacts/issues of interest to the District; attend public hearings and provide draft comments. Prepare and deliver presentations to groups of interest as needed.
- Prepare work plans and public outreach strategies for Planning directives and priority projects.
- Oversee the development and implementation of work plans for capital improvement projects and major renovation projects.
- Assist in preparation of annual short-term and long-term capital improvement budgets and monitor assigned project budgets throughout the year.
- Oversee and review consultant or staff preparation of bid documents and technical specifications.
- Oversee grant administration, monitor submittals, expenditures, and audits related to park renovation, construction and development.
- Administer contracts with independent contractors or consultants who provide planning or environmental planning services to the District.
- Keep District leaders apprised of project status and issues.
- Provide support to the department manager by preparing staff reports, technical reports, memos, letters, and/or emails and researching special issues and projects.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend correction action as necessary to resolve complaints.
- Participate in department budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staff, equipment, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.
- Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
- Attend and participate in professional groups and committees.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Principles and practices of landscape architecture, urban planning and development including current and long-range planning.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluation.
- Environmental review standards and processes, including knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Subdivision Map Act, Initial Studies and (Mitigated) Negative Declarations, and State of California Planning, zoning, and development laws.
- Administrative and procedural process for land use and environmental decision making.
- Statistical and research methods as applied to the collection, analysis, and presentation of planning data.
- Technical writing and report preparation and review.
- Landscape Architectural drawing, graphic illustrations, terms, practices, and methods.
- Dispute resolution and negotiation techniques related to city planning such as environmental planning, urban studies, and public administration.
- Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and computer equipment.
- Common word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Permit tracking and plan review software, desirable.
- GIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite graphic software desirable.
- Project management methodologies.
- Fiscal management, budgeting procedures and techniques.
- Organize, direct, and implement a planning program.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; frequently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- Administer environmental assessment policies, procedures, and practices.
- Supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate subordinates.
- Demonstrate exemplary interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Understand and apply laws, rules, and regulations to specific planning and environmental projects.
- Understand and apply the adopted District plans, standards and guidelines, and other materials in evaluating specific projects or plan elements.
- Analyze and solve complex problems, identify alternative solutions and consequences, and implement sound recommendations.
- Perform highly detailed work under changing intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
- Analyze site design, terrain constraints, utility capacity restraints, and land use compatibility; prepare maps and design guidelines, review and evaluate land use maps, improvement plans and construction plans.
- Collect, analyze, organize, and present economic, environmental, demographic, and other facts and statistics pertaining to planning research.
- Prepare accurate maps, plans, charts, graphs, and tables.
- Read and interpret maps, blueprints, and design drawings.
- Utilize research methods and techniques, including statistics and statistical analysis.
- Develop and adhere to project timelines.
- Think critically and drive solutions to completion.
- Conduct public meetings and apply group process skills.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in planning, landscape architecture, engineering, geography, urban studies, natural resources, public administration, political science, or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible, professional experience in planning, including at least one (1) year of responsible project or program management experience. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license within six months of appointment. Possession of a Landscape Architect’s license or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation preferred. Additional Requirements: Required to take and pass a drug screening.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$105,900.94 - $135,159.42
Other Benefits
CalPERS Retirement System and participation in Social Security, Deferred compensation plans, medical/dental/vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, EAP plan, paid leave that includes Vacation, Sick, Administrative leave, and holidays.Job Start Date
12/02/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Parks and Recreation
Job Location
Location Address
11070 White Rock Road
Suite 130
Rancho Cordova, California
95670
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Shannon Burke-Walker
Phone Number
(916) 842-3313
Website
https://cordovarpd.gov/