Job Information
Job Category
Environmental, Land Use, Parks Planning, Rural Planning, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Vallejo
Position Level
Supervisory
Job Description
PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. Planning & Development Services is seeking a dynamic candidate for their Principal Planner position. The Principal Planner will manage and oversee professional and technical staff engaged in planning and environmental review and assessment services that involves the administration and development of community and general plans, zoning regulations, and environmental documents; represents the City and the department in complex negotiations and in public and official meetings; and provides responsible staff assistance to upper management. THE DEPARTMENT The Department is organized across three divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, and Administration. The Department provides several vital services to the Vallejo community, including long-range planning for future City development; processing building and land use applications; facilitating the development review process; issuing permits and inspecting for code compliance; facilitating green building practices; as well as other policy work as required. THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo’s delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer’s market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America’s only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. DEFINITION Under general direction and depending upon assignment, the Principal Planner manages and oversees professional and technical staff engaged in planning and environmental review and assessment services that involves the administration and development of community and general plans, zoning regulations, and environmental documents; represents the City and the department in complex negotiations and in public and official meetings; and provides responsible staff assistance to upper management. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Principal Planner is distinguished from the next lower level classification of Senior Planner in that the latter is a lead supervisor over a project team while the former has responsibility for directly supervising staff engaged in implementing a comprehensive planning program and participating in the development of the goals, objectives, and policies of a division in the department. The classification is distinguished from that of Planning Manager in that the latter has a broader responsibility in the administration of a formal division of the department and assists in the administrative duties of the department head. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from a higher-level manager. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.Required Skills / Experience / Education
Experience and Training Guidelines A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Six years of responsible professional planning experience involving general plans, zoning, and/or development services including two years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public or business administration, or other closely related field. A related Master’s degree is highly preferred. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$115,357.22 - $140,217.58 Annually
Job Start Date
08/01/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
20%
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
555 Santa Clara Street Floor #3
Vallejo, California
94590
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Martha Galo
Phone Number
(707) 648-4365
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo/jobs/4561033/principal-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs