Planning Manager
City of Rocklin
Rocklin, CA United States
How to Apply
URL: https://apptrkr.com/5746020Planning Manager
Salary: $119,022.00 - $162,215.00 Annually
Location: Rocklin City Hall, CA
Job Type: At-Will Employee
Job Number: 2024-00027
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Closing:
Description
This position is open until filled.
Salary: $119,022 - $162,215
Effective July 2025, salary will increase 2.0%.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to strong technical skills, the ideal candidate will:
- Be a motivating and supportive leader with excellent people and project management skills.
- Have a strategic perspective and the ability to see the short- and long-term impact of land use development in the community.
- Have a demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple projects and priorities.
- Develop and enhance synergy between departments and divisions to achieve city goals and create and maintain an environment where ideas are fostered and nurtured.
- Be an outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills; handle sensitive and political situations with tack and diplomacy.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to overseeing the planning and directing of current and advance planning projects for the Community Development Department, the Planning Manager will be integral in a recently launched comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Ordinance and will also be integral in the implementation of a series of recommendations from a consultant-prepared organizational assessment of the Community Development Department. These recommendations include, but are not limited to, making better use of existing and new technology and re-evaluating current practices to achieve greater efficiency, productivity and streamlining, establishing and enhancing the ability for customers to access information more easily and quickly on the City's website and other platforms, and determining how to best utilize contracted support services.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities within the Planning Division in the Community Development Department; coordinates planning services with other divisions, City departments, and outside agencies and organizations; performs advanced level professional planning work in the areas of current and advance planning and environmental review; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director and/or Deputy Director of Community Development and others; plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director and/or Deputy Director of Community Development, and exercises direction and supervision to assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Planning Manager is a single position management level classification that has responsibility for planning and directing current and advance planning projects for the Community Development Department as well as the responsibility and authority to perform all functions described by the California Government Code. The incumbent exercises a high level of discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex job duties as described herein.
The Planning Manager is an "at-will" position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Interprets, applies, and monitors laws, rules, and regulations related to planning matters including enforcement, land use, environmental quality, subdivision, and general planning laws and regulations.
- Recommends goals and objectives; assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the activities of assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; provides or coordinates staff training.
- Trains employees in work procedures, standards, and safety practices; reviews work in progress or upon completion for compliance with standards; prepares documentation and performance improvement plans and handles disciplinary action.
- Reviews and approves employee work schedules, overtime, vacation, sick leave, and time cards.
- Oversees, analyzes, and prepares information regarding social, economic, population, and land use trends.
- Oversees, develops, and implements current and advanced planning program activities including the preparation and review of environmental impact reports and other environmental documents, and issuance of land use permits and approvals; prepares long-range planning documents; provides information and technical assistance regarding City development requirements; participates in public meetings as necessary.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Community Development Department's work plan and budget; reviews budget expenditures; recommends necessary staff, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support the Community Development Department work plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration, or a related field;
AND
Five (5) years of responsible, professional urban planning experience, including at least two (2) years providing direction or supervision to professional staff.
Possession of a Master's degree in either city planning or public administration with emphasis in city planning is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Applicants must submit a complete application online and respond to supplemental questions. To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached.
- While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application.
- This recruitment is open until filled.
- Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.
The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5746020
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