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Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.\nIf you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Associate Planner (Long Range) in Development Services/Planning Services. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.\nUnder general direction, performs professional planning work on complex current planning and advance planning projects within the Planning Division of the Development Services Department at both the administrative and public hearing levels; and may supervise other personnel in providing planning services to the public.\nKey Responsibilities\nThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. \nHandles complex planning assignments relating to the implementation of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance;\nServes as project manager and handles all aspects of analyzing and coordinating of complex planning applications including planned developments, conditional use permits, zone changes, annexations, variances, environmental impact reports and subdivision maps, and prepares and reviews written staff reports thereon;\nSupervises the review of site development, building, grading and landscape plans, parcel maps, final maps, adjustments plats, and similar applications;\nPrepares reports related to planning and zoning issues;\nMakes presentations to decision-making bodies as well as professional and public groups;\nPrepares written staff reports analyzing complex development issues for consideration by decision makers;\nRepresents the City on various committees;\nSecures grant funds for various City projects;\nManages environmental reviews of development projects;\nDevelops plans, ordinances, and programs necessary to implement the General Plan;\nConsultant selection and management;\nPlans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work methods, procedures, and products including staff reports, actions, conclusions, and related documents; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems;\nParticipates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.\nProvides technical and professional assistance to City committees, commissions, and the City Council; oversees the scheduling and preparation of agendas for the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and the scheduling of all planning related matters for the City Council; prepares reports and makes public presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, and other public groups as necessary; represents the City on San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) committees and other outside organizations; provides staffing at meetings; responds to issues and questions; performs special planning studies as assigned.\nServes as the liaison for the Planning Division to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; provides status reports on pending projects; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues; provides technical advice and code interpretations.\nParticipates in a variety of public relations, outreach, and education work related to planning activities with other departments and outside agencies; participates in public meetings; gives formal presentations on planning matters.\nAttends and participates in professional associations and group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of urban planning.\nPerforms related duties as required.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge of:\nThe principles, techniques, and objectives of City planning;\nState planning and zoning laws and regulations affecting planning, including CEQA and the Subdivision Map Act;\nTrends and statistics related to public planning;\nEngineering drawings, topographic mapping, and both architectural presentation and design.\nOperations, services, and activities of a community planning and development program and familiarity with redevelopment programs.\nPrinciples and practices of program development and administration.\nOrganization and functions of the various agencies involved in the planning, redevelopment, and related processes.\nPrinciples and practices of urban planning, zoning, and land development methods.\nDevelopment review procedures and requirements.\nPrinciples and practices of project management.\nPrinciples of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.\nPertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including planning and redevelopment laws, zoning code, California Environmental Quality Act, and Subdivision Map Act requirements.\nState and federal permitting procedures.\nSite planning and architecture design principles.\nRecent developments, current literature, research methods, and sources of information related to municipal planning, urban growth, and development.\nMethods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.\nMethods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.\nPrinciples and practices of grant funding and contract administration.\nModern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.\nAbility to: \nCollect, analyze, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning;\nOrganize and monitor workloads;\nMake clear and concise written and oral reports;\nEstablish and maintain effective relations with the public and coworkers.\nOversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.\nSelect, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.\nResearch, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.\nUnderstand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.\nInterpret, analyze, apply, implement, and explain pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including City codes and departmental policies and administrative directives.\nProvide staff support to and manage assigned commissions and committees.\nPrepare and interpret ordinances and formulate land use, zoning, and related policies.\nIdentify, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of land use policy.\nIdentify and suggest needed changes to City codes, standards, and procedures.\nAnalyze projects and potential projects for consistency with planning regulations, general planning principles, and architectural quality.\nEnsure project compliance with state, federal, and local rules, laws, and regulations.\nPrepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.\nOperate modern office equipment and computers including specialized computer applications.\nEffectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, council members, committee and commission members, outside agencies and groups, and the general public.\nEffectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the division.\nWork cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies.\nDemonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.\nCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.\nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.\nMinimum Requirements\nEducation/Training:\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture or related field.\nExperience:\nThree years (full-time equivalent) of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning work, or equivalent. A Master's Degree may substitute for one year (full-time equivalent) of work experience.\nSupplemental Information\nNOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.\nSELECTION PROCEDURE\nApplications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.\nAll appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.\nThe Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.\nAdditional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.\nNote: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. 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