Planning Manager (Long-Range Planning)

About the role

The Planning Manager for the Policy Planning Division is responsible for overseeing a wide range of projects including strategic plans, the City’s General Plan, Specific Plans, and Local Coastal Program. This role involves supervising staff and providing oversight of consultant work. Key responsibilities include managing amendments to zoning code to implement state law, applying for and tracking grants, and coordinating with other city departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of strategic plans, General Plan, Specific Plans, and Local Coastal Program
• Supervision of staff and consultants
• Amendments to zoning code to implement state law
• Application for, tracking, administering, and reporting on grants
• Frequent coordination with the Current Planning team and Housing and Homelessness Division team
• Managing Housing Element programs and updating General Plans
• Leading staff and project teams
• Applying for and administering grants
• Leading public outreach and engagement
• Exercising sound judgment in politically sensitive environments

Requirements

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Urban Planning or a closely related field plus five to seven years of responsible professional experience in government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A minimum of three to four years of management supervisory experience leading a professional team is also required. A Master’s Degree in related field and the Certification in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) are also desirable. Specialized experience and knowledge of zoning, subdivisions, land use, planning and design theories, building codes and related codes and procedures.

Qualifications

Strong background in long-range planning and housing, extensive municipal experience, and proven track record of managing complex and controversial land use and housing policy issues. Expertise in interpreting and implementing housing legislation, managing Housing Element programs, updating General Plans, revising zoning codes to implement state legislation, leading staff and project teams. Prior planning experience in a California city, adept at exercising sound judgment and managing expectations in politically sensitive environments. Organized, creative, energetic self-starter with exceptional analytical, communication, project management, and supervisory skills. Comfortable presenting to Commissions, Boards, and City Council, and ideally served as a liaison to one of these bodies. Experience applying for or administering grants and possessing working knowledge of GIS, presentation and graphics software, and database tools. Thrives in a collaborative team setting and motivated by shaping the long-range planning vision for the City of Encinitas.

Skills

Project management, meeting deadlines, prioritizing competing assignments, effective time and resource management. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, exercise good judgment, and maintain a positive, collaborative and professional approach.

Benefits

Includes a monthly amount equal to the high median of the monthly premiums of all CalPERS health plans available in San Diego County. Other benefits include retirement, 457 and 401a deferred compensation, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD), Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD), Parental Leave (Baby Bonding), Vacation Leave, Holiday Closure, General Election Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Computer Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance, and Social Security and Medicare.

Pay

Details to be determined upon hire.

Schedule

Details to be determined upon hire.

Training and Experience (Position Requirements at Entry)

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Urban Planning or a closely related field plus five to seven years of responsible professional experience in government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A minimum of three to four years of management supervisory experience leading a professional team is also required. A Master’s Degree in related field and the Certification in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) are also desirable. Specialized experience and knowledge of zoning, subdivisions, land use, planning and design theories, building codes and related codes and procedures.

Application Process and Deadline

This job posting is open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified applicants will be invited for interviews. If you're ready to contribute your talents and grow your career while serving an exceptional coastal community, we encourage you to apply today. A completed application with an attached resume is required. Incomplete application packets are not accepted. The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver’s License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next Level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Additional Information

01 I understand that my application won't be reviewed if a resume is not attached
02 Describe your experience managing teams in a government agency and your management style.
03 Describe your experience updating General Plans including Housing Elements, Zoning Codes, Specific Plans, and/or Local Coastal Program Amendments.
04 Describe your experience managing and implementing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).