Supervising Planner- Planning & Development Department-City of Fresno
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.
- 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.
- Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
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 contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
- Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
- Management Leave: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
- Annual Leave: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.
- Supplemental Sick: 40 hours per fiscal year.
- Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
- Life Insurance: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
- Long-Term Disability: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
- Bilingual Premium Pay: $100 per month
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
- Retirement: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
- DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
