Senior/Principal Planner

This recruitment will be open until filled.  Early submissions are encouraged. To apply, submit your application here Senior/Principal Planner

LONG RANGE PLANNING – Planning &  Sustainability Team

The City of Oxnard’s Community Development Department is seeking to hire an experience Senior/Principal Planner to join the team! This position leads, oversees, reviews, and performs highly specialized, collaborative, difficult and complex tasks and projects focused on long range or advanced planning assignments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Assist in creating the vision for an update to the City’s General Plan (2050 Oxnard General Plan update), and Local Coastal Plan (LCP), including an update to the City’s Local Coastal Implementing Program (LIP) (Coastal Zoning Ordinance of the Oxnard City Code, Chapter 17).
Assist in development of the City’s strategy to address Sea Level Rise and climate resiliency.
Assist in managing the Ormond Beach Restoration and Access Plan (OBRAP), including implementation of the plan and collaboration with identified OBRAP partners including liaison work to advance partnership programs and funding.
Assist in implementing actions from the City’s first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) to establish community  and municipal sustainability policies and programs.
Monitor compliance with laws, with specific focus on environmental, climate, and energy regulations; and identify environmental consequences to policy implications associated with potential and adopted regulations.
Assist with grant application, and management (if necessary) pertaining to Division grants.
Collaborated with personnel from other city departments and agencies to implement Planning & Sustainability goals, programs, and projects.
Prepare staff reports, participate in making presentations to various boards, Committees, City Council, commissions, and neighborhood groups. May prepare related agendas, reports, and minutes.
May supervise in the preparation of Planning Commission packets and agendas for long range planning items.
May oversee the preparation of Initial Studies, Mitigated and Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports for long range projects ensuring compliance with state laws and all relevant policies, procedures, and directives.
Work involves extensive contact with government officials, public and private agencies, citizens, citizen groups, City departments, and attorneys.
May participate in the training and mentoring of long-range departmental personnel as well as manage consultants and consultant contracts.
PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Planning Supervisor

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Planner in that it provides advanced technical guidance and project management related to large, complex assignments and provides lead direction or supervision to assigned staff members.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion or may formally supervise two or more exempt level staff, as well as other staff. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

WORK SCHEDULE:The normal workweek is Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs, including evening or weekends as a result of community engagement activities.

Essential Functions:
Link to full class specification: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofoxnard/classspecs/1489530?keywords=planning%20sup&pagetype=classSpecifications
Minimum Qualifications:
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture or related field,

EXPERIENCE:
Five years of in the field of urban planning, coastal planning, transportation planning or sustainability planning and two years of supervisory or project management experience.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Proficient in speaking and writing Spanish is also a highly desired skill.

The ideal candidate will be: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite, Geographic Information System (GIS), and statistical programs.
A professional who leads by example and exercises exceptional independent judgment.
A leader that provides excellent customer service, is attentive, collaborative, and an active listener.
A professional that maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations in the fields related to area of assignment; including, monitoring legislation,  climate and environmental trends, and professional practices and techniques.
A skilled, independent thinker and strategist able to recommend policy and procedural improvements.
General Information:
APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.