Job Information
Company Name
City of Cypress
Position Level
Supervisory
Job Description
The City of Cypress’s Community Development Department is seeking a highly motivated Senior Planner to strengthen our collaborative department. We’re searching for a dynamic, driven professional ready to elevate their career in a supportive environment. In this role, you’ll work on both current and long-range planning projects, handling complex assignments and leveraging your expertise in zoning, CEQA, subdivision map laws, and affordable housing compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in both current and advanced planning, with proven experience handling diverse assignments, managing contracts, and overseeing contracted consultants. We need a proactive individual eager to take on impactful projects with a positive, innovative approach. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want hands-on experience in all aspects of planning, we encourage you to apply! With limited supervision, the Senior Planner performs complex work in current and long-range planning to advance the General Plan goals and programs, alongside related duties as assigned. Duties may include, but are not limited, to the following: • Analyze the effects of new legislation dealing with land use, planning or environmental issues on City development plans, programs and activities. • Supervise and participate in the preparation of environmental documents, including Notices of Exemption, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). • Prepare and analyze reports, studies, findings, letters and memos. Prepare staff reports and public notices. • Plan, organize, evaluate, direct and implement housing policies and programs through the Community Development Department with consideration to State and local regulations and upcoming housing trends and policy approaches. • Represent the department at public meetings. Present planning, development, and environmental matters to the City Council, as directed. • Function as a project manager for complex development projects. Prepare and analyze reports, studies, findings, letters and memos. Prepare staff reports and public notices. • Prepare, review and monitor contract and consultant services. For more details and to apply, please follow the link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cypress/classspecs/75656?keywords=senior%20planner&pagetype=classSpecificationsRequired Skills / Experience / Education
Knowledge of: • Principles, guidelines, laws, and practices related to community development and related municipal processes, including, but not limited to CEQA, Subdivision Map Act, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. • Principles and techniques of project management. • Appropriate and effective negotiation techniques and contract administration skills. • Basic principles and practices of effective customer service. Ability to: • Interpret and apply laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, policies, guidelines and procedures related to the area assigned. • Be a decisive, proactive and effective decision maker while utilizing professionalism and tact in stressful situations. • Professional and successfully manage difficult and sensitive projects from inception through to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. • Manage the work of outside contractors to ensure the services provided are as specified on the contract. • Prepare clear, concise, and informative correspondence and reports, including City Council reports, technical reports, and contract documents. • Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, to internal and external customers in a variety of settings. • Successfully adhere to multiple deadlines and handle multiple projects concurrently. Experience and Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Planning or a closely related field and six years of increasingly responsible professional experience within the planning, redevelopment, and/or economic development field, preferably in the public sector, including three years of project management experience. A Master’s Degree in a field listed above is preferred and may be substituted for one year of experience.US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$92,052 - $123,888 / Annually
Job Start Date
11/18/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
5275 Orange Ave.
Cypress, California
90630
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Nancy Gallardo
Phone Number
(714) 229-6684
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cypress