JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides professional planning services for the City; accepts permit applications, and provides review and analysis of residential, commercial and industrial site plans for compliance with state and federal regulations, development regulations, and City codes, policies and procedures.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public and developers in matters relating to planning, zoning and permit review, and other City standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority.
• Reviews and evaluates development plans, proposals, designs, applications, occupancy permits, technical documents and special permits; verifies compliance with regional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects properties and structures under construction for compliance with codes and regulations; identifies, documents, and communicates deficiencies, and identifies corrective actions.
• Maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of planning regulations and guidelines published by the City and state and federal agencies.
• Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Prepares and updates elements of the City's General Plan.
• Conducts thorough and accurate research.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population, census, and land use data and trends.
• Prepares thorough and accurate written reports on such trends; implements and explains to the public the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Reviews development and redevelopment proposals and works with developers to reach agreements on acceptable development plans.
• Explains required changes to applicants so that submittals will meet development review requirements.
• Provides useful and helpful information to developers and others regarding local, state, and federal planning and development requirements so that questions and concerns are effectively resolved.
• Understands and is able to apply sound planning and design principles in the analysis of applications and development projects.
• Designs graphic formats to effectively present planning concepts and proposals for public evaluation.
• Organizes, prepares, and processes written reports and documents such as environmental impact reports for complex planning projects and makes oral presentations before the Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings as required;
• Checks and reviews business license applications and assures compliance with land use and zoning regulations;
• Provides the applicant information on land use and zoning regulations in a complete and timely manner;
• Provides technical assistance to professional and clerical planning staff.
• Develops recommendations and reports to summarize development issues; prepares reports on land use applications and planning activities; writes zoning violation letters and coordinates violation abatement actions.
• Interprets and explains City codes, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; inspects work sites as needed; coordinates services with other Departments.
• Reviews and processes a variety of applications and permits; issues special permits and notices within scope of authority; creates correspondence and reports, and coordinates with customers as needed.
• Develops recommendations and staff reports to summarize development projects for the Planning Commission and City Council.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; performs related duties as required or assigned.