Principal Planner

Job Information

Job Category

Land Use, Rural Planning, Urban Design

Company Name

City of Hemet

Position Level

Supervisory

Job Description

Summary Description Under administrative direction of the Community Development Director (CDD), the Principal Planner assumes secondary management of the Planning Division. Assists the department head in the overall administration of the Department and performs complex professional work in all phases of City planning, redevelopment, budgeting and supervision; and performs related duties as assigned. Distinguished from the CDD in that the incumbent is not a department head, and does not have final responsibility and accountability for the entire department. The position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Planning Division. Responsibilities and assignments are broad in scope and require considerable independent judgment on issues that are complex, interpretive and evaluative in nature. Receives direct supervision from the CDD, exercises supervision of professional and technical staff as directed. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assists the Director in the administration and coordination of overall departmental activities; develops policies and procedures for the department. Represents the City, as assigned, in relations with the community, advisory committees, local state and federal agencies, other planning departments, and professional organizations. Develops and implements new zoning ordinances, and processing procedures for the City. Assists in developing and monitoring the departmental budget. Coordinates the conduct of environmental impact studies, including the preparation of requests for proposal; coordinates project review by other agencies; evaluates conclusions of environmental impact reports and prepares recommendations. Coordinates and supervises the work of professional and paraprofessional planning staff in development planning, advance planning/redevelopment, permits and/or special projects. Prepares reports and documents for City Council and Planning Commission agenda; attends City Council, Planning, and Traffic Commissions; makes presentations and responds to requests/questions.

Required Skills / Experience / Education

KNOWLEDGE --Principles and practices of municipal planning. --Techniques and processes involved in the preparation and implementation of long-range and General Plans, redevelopment plans and housing programs. --Federal and State housing, environmental and planning law and other planning legislation. --Project management methods and practices, including methods of preparing designs, reports and recommendations. ABILITY --Analyze and interpret complex planning and design/development and housing data, assess land use proposals and issue recommendations. --Make effective presentations before City Council, Commissions or Community groups. --Supervise the work of subordinate staff, counsel and discipline staff, and process grievances. --Assist in developing and administering a departmental budget. --Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities is graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in city or regional planning or related field; four years of experience in professional land use planning work performed in public agencies, including two years in a supervisory capacity. CERTIFICATE/LICENSE A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Will security clearance be required?

No

Salary Range

$117,036 - $149,376 Annually

Other Benefits

**3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) EFFECTIVE JULY 2025** --4/10 Work Scheduled

Job Start Date

01/01/2025

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Travel

None

Primary Language Required

English

Industry

Municipality

Job Location

Location Address

445 E. Florida Avenue
Hemet, California
92543

Contact Information

Hiring Contact Name

Gabrielle Davis

Email

[email protected]

Phone Number

(951) 765-2346

Website

https://www.hemetca.gov/