Job Information
Job Category
Land Use
Company Name
City of Moreno Valley
Position Level
Supervisory
Job Description
THE POSITION Under direction, serves as project manager for high-profile and complex mixed-use and residential development projects requiring coordination among multiple City divisions/departments, other public agencies and private enterprises; assists with division special projects; and performs related duties as assigned. ABOUT THE PLANNING DIVISION The Planning Division recommends and implements land use policies, processes land use applications and prepares and processes updates and revisions to the General Plan, Municipal Code, Landscape guidelines and Design guidelines. This division provides staff support to City Council, the Planning Commission, Environmental and Historical Preservation Board, and Development Review Team. For more information about the Planning Division, please click here. ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Community Development Department (CDD) provides a variety of development, business and property owner services. CDD administers development review and project entitlement activities, performs long range planning, and maintains the City’s General Plan. The department also performs building plan review, issues various permits and performs inspections for new and altered projects. CDD manages a comprehensive community enhancement program that includes nuisance abatement, and parking control among a host of other services. The department oversees the full-service operations for Animal Services including animal care, adoption, and public safety. For more information about the Community Development Department, please click here.Required Skills / Experience / Education
Typical Qualifications Knowledge of: 1. Theories, principles, procedures, standards, practices, information sources and trends in the fields of current and advanced planning and development. 2. Land use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and social/economic concepts as applied to municipal planning. 3. Statistical analysis techniques related to municipal planning. 4. Application, modification, and inter-relationships among ordinances, policies, standards, procedures and practices associated with the planning function. 5. Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility. 6. Terminology, symbols, methods, and techniques used in planning and planning exhibits such as site plans, grading plans and architectural elevations. 7. Local government organization and the functions and practices of a municipal planning unit. 8. Research methods and statistical techniques and applications. 9. Administration, planning, organization principles and project planning techniques. 10. Budget, personnel, cost control and administrative practices and policies. 11. Information technology and computer capabilities applicable to functional responsibilities. 12. Principles and practices of sound business communication. Ability to: 1. Perform and coordinate technical current, advanced, and project-planning activities, such as the collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and recommendations pertaining to complex issues. 2. Apply federal, state and city laws, codes, standards, and urban planning, development and design concepts and practices applicable to assigned areas of specialization. 3. Interpret laws, policies, procedures, regulations, maps, specifications, census data, site and building plans, graphs and other statistical data. 4. Review and evaluate planning documents, codes, regulations and complex technical documents. 5. Identify parallel areas of project concerns, interests and goals with other public agencies and organizations. 6. Communicate complex technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policy makers. 7. Present planning and/or development review values, policies and processes in a meaningful way to professionals in many other fields. 8. Exercise sound independent judgment within departmental guidelines. 9. Represent the City effectively in meetings with commissions, governmental bodies and the public. 10. Conduct analyses and make accurate recommendations based on study findings. 11. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports and other written materials. 12. Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. 13. Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations. 14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management, staff, commission and committee members, the City Council, representatives of other public agencies, contractors, the public and others encountered in the course of work. Education, Training and Experience: 1. A bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, engineering, public administration, finance or a related field OR, equivalent related work experience; AND 2. At least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional planning or development review experience, AND 3. Two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$96,532.80 - $190,860.80
Job Start Date
01/06/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
14177 Frederick Street
Community Development - Planning Division
Moreno Valley, California
92552
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Robert Flores
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moval/jobs/4725158/principal-planner-senior-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs