Assistant Planning Director (TLMA Planning Manager)

About The Position

The Planning Department of Riverside County's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) has an opportunity for an Assistant Planning Director (TLMA Planning Manager). The Assistant Planning Director (TLMA Planning Manager) will be assigned to the Development Review division that is located in Riverside. The Assistant Planning Director (TLMA Planning Manager) typically reports to the Planning Director, or an appropriate executive management level classification.

Essential Duties

• Assist the Planning Director with planning, organizing and directing department operations;
• Manage, monitor, plan, and coordinate one or more functions within the department including all activities within the Current and Advanced planning divisions, environmental planning and CEQA review, administration of the budget contracts, as well as handling personnel and hiring matters;
• Review proposed or adopted legislation to determine impact on department operations;
• Interpret and administer state mandates and provisions of the County General Plan and related County ordinances;
• Formulate, recommend, implement, and monitor operational goals, objectives, policies, and procedures;
• Formulate and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the scope of services in assigned areas;
• Assist with managing Planning Department contracts related to Planning staff and special projects;
• Ensure contract work is within budget expectations and deliverables are completed on time;
• Interact with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff regarding community issues and/or constituent complaints;
• Represent the Department at meetings, conferences, city council meetings, Municipal Advisory Council meetings, and seminars, and on County-wide planning matters;
• Make presentations to County Board of Supervisors and conduct public hearings;
• Foster effective working relationships with federal agencies, regional and local agencies, commissions, boards, cities and community organizations;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop new programs to meet department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in planning, environmental science, public administration, or a closely related field to the assignment.
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, urban design, business/public administration or a related field, which included three years of supervisory or lead experience. Experience in a comparable jurisdiction performing planning-related activities is highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Principles and practices of planning, land use and environmental compliance; pertinent state and federal standards, laws and regulations affecting land use and planning; environmental laws, rules and regulations pertaining to long range and community planning; principles and techniques of modern management, organization, budgeting, and personnel management; contract negotiation techniques; project/program coordination; collaboration and organizational skills; computers and computer applications relative to the position.
• Ability: Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the work of professional, technical and clerical staff; analyze complex, technical and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action; supervise the conduct of comprehensive studies and preparation of reports including recommendations; make effective presentations to, and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences with, other governmental agencies and the public; negotiate service contracts and agreements; interpret and administer contracts, agreements, training programs, and operating policies; interpret and apply legislative mandates to assigned program(s)/project(s); establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively in verbal and written form with a wide variety of agencies, organizations and individuals.

Other Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.