Senior Planner - Strategic Long-Range & Policy Leader

City of Santee; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santee is seeking a Senior Planner under the direction of the Principal Planner. This at-will mid-management role handles difficult, complex planning work, requiring initiative and independent judgment, with responsibilities ranging from staff reports to environmental compliance.

The position is non-telecommuting. Typical duties include managing planning projects, coordinating interdepartmental activities, preparing ordinances and General Plan updates, and representing the City

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, Urban Design or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in current, long range and/or Environmental Planning, Development, or Housing.
• A master's degree in a related field or an AICP certification may be accepted in lieu of one year of experience.
• A master's degree in Planning, Public Administration or related field, or an AICP certification is highly desirable.
• California experience in planning is highly desirable.
• Public sector experience in planning is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a single point of contact for ministerial and discretionary planning projects, including intake of applications, reviewing for regulations, preparing staff reports and presenting at City Council.
• Plans, coordinates and provides support for intra and interdepartmental activities of the Planning Division.
• Prepares new and/or updates ordinances, amendments and General Plan Elements.
• Prepares and/or reviews environmental documents in compliance with state and federal environmental law.
• Manages planning and environmental consultants including procurement, tracking work and paying invoices.
• Represents the City's position before boards, committees or technical advisory groups.
• Interfaces with developers, architects, engineers and others involved in projects.
• Represents the City in the community and at public and professional meetings.
• Responds to public complaints and requests.
• Conducts complex studies related to social, economic and physical development and zoning enforcement.
• Develops/recommends departmental policies and procedures and assists in implementing them.
• Performs special projects related to planning; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, Urban Design or closely related field

Job description

The City of Santee is seeking a Senior Planner under the direction of the Principal Planner. This at-will mid-management role handles difficult, complex planning work, requiring initiative and independent judgment, with responsibilities ranging from staff reports to environmental compliance.

The position is non-telecommuting. Typical duties include managing planning projects, coordinating interdepartmental activities, preparing ordinances and General Plan updates, and representing the City