Supervising Planner

City of Fresno • Fresno, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervising Planner is the first-line supervisory class in the professional planning series. The incumbent supervises activities of staff in the preparation of plans, policy proposals, zoning code enforcement and items for public hearings. The Supervising Planner will assess needs and prepare and administer work schedules for planning projects, customer service needs, public counter operations, and zoning code compliance. These responsibilities will include a challenging and diverse array of current and long-range planning activities. The Supervising Planner is expected to carry a caseload of complex entitlements and/or long-range projects in addition to their supervisory responsibilities. One (1) vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• Four years of experience as a professional planner within a planning agency, one year of which included progressively responsible lead experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment.
• Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting environmental assessments with certification in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Practice or Environmental Analysis.
• Experience in the entitlement process and planning review.
• Experience in leading long-range planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of staff in the preparation of plans, policy proposals, zoning code enforcement and items for public hearings.
• Assesses needs and prepares and administers work schedules for planning projects, customer service needs, public counter operations, and zoning code compliance.
• Carries a caseload of complex entitlements and/or long-range projects in addition to supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

• The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at [phone] in advance of the examination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level