Chief Planner
Chief Planner
One opening within the Resource Management Agency (RMA). This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies within the Planning area. The anticipated life of the list is six months. The Branch is housed in the RMA facility located on 5986 South Mooney Blvd., in Visalia, California. This position is At-Will and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Typical Duties
Tulare County is seeking a self-motivated, organized, multi-task oriented individual to serve as a Chief Planner. Duties of a Chief Planner include: Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work of staff engaged in administering various land planning, project review, environmental assessment, and resource management projects; perform administrative duties such as budget preparation, development of policies, and hiring, interviewing and disciplining staff; oversee staff and consultants that design, develop community and site plans, and other planning projects, provide technical assistance as needed; prepare and manage the development and processing of reports, agendas, ordinances, resolutions, agreements, contracts and other documents related to planning, environmental planning, and resource management; represent the Agency and make presentations at meetings of the County Board of Supervisors, the County Planning Commission, Airport Land Use Commission, Local Agency Formation Commission, and before other bodies and at public meetings. Duties include coordination and supervision of the County’s Permit Center and may include supervision and work assignments relating to Code Compliance.
Employment StandardsEducation-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban, regional or city planning; environmental studies; economics; community development; geography; architecture; or closely related field.
Experience Requirements - Five (5) years progressively responsible professional and comprehensive local governmental planning experience including supervision of professional and support staff.
Knowledge of - Principles, practices, and purpose of land use planning, resource management, environmental analysis, and urban design; State and local regulations and laws concerning environmental, general plan, subdivision and zoning issues; research methods and procedures; principles and practices of supervision, training and evaluation; basic statistics used in preparing reports, census and economic data, and financial analysis; budgeting principles to assist in preparing and implementing work programs.
Skill/Ability to - Perform administrative functions of a section within RMA including planning, organizing, staffing, and directing; supervise, train and evaluate staff; read, understand and interpret State, Federal and County laws pertaining to planning; write clear, concise and accurate reports, agendas, correspondence, resolutions, contracts and agreements; plan, prepare and present technical information at public meetings, to boards and commissions; research and apply technical information to formulate solutions to planning problems; develop administrative policies and proposals; communicate verbally and in writing with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds in a tactful and courteous manner.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.