HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 8318RESOLUTION NO. 8318
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR PLANNER
AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The class specifications of Senior Planner
are hereby adopted in its entirety in accordance with Exhibit "A"
attached and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The salary for Senior Planner is established
at a flat rate of $3,100 per month and is designated as middle
management.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 5th day of October, 1987.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular
meeting thereof on the 5th day of October, 1987, by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CI CLERK
PLON121
NONE
SENIOR PLANNER
DEFINITION
EXHIBIT 'A'
To supervise and coordinate the activities of the Planning
Division including current and advanced planning; to coordinate
planning activities with other City divisions and departments;
and to provide staff assistance to the Department Director.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Community Development
Director.
Exercises direct and indirect supervision over technical and
clerical staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Participate in the development and implementation of goals,
objectives, policies, and priorities related to the Planning
Division.
Plan, organize, evaluate and participate in the functions and
activities of the Planning Division including current and
advanced planning.
Supervise and participate in all planning activities including
activities of contract planning staff; evaluate the need for and
develop procedures, methods and schedules.
Provide assistance to the City Council, Planning Commission,
other boards and commissions; participate in professional and
public meetings as required.
Oversee Division office operations; maintain appropriate records
and files; coordinate work flow.
Prepare the Planning Division budget; assist in budget
implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds
needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies;
administer the approved budget.
Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide
or coordinate staff training, work with employees to correct
deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee
terminations.
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Senior Planner (Continued)
Review and analyze development plans for compliance with the
General Plan, zoning and City regulations and policies; review
use permits, subdivision, rezoning requests, variance and other
land use entitlements.
Direct and participate in the preparation of the Planning
Commission agenda and the scheduling of all planning related
matters for the Planning Commission and other related boards and
commissions.
Review and prepare recommendations on all commercial, industrial
and residential developments.
Conduct economic analyses of development projects to determine
fiscal impact on the City.
Supervise the administration of the General Plan and adopted
development policies; supervise planning studies and projects;
prepare complex reports.
Interpret ordinances and regulations as they apply to planning
applications.
Review application requests and appeals submitted to the Division
with respect to completeness, scheduling for Planning Commission
& City Council.
Confer with planning staff to review current and proposed
projects, work schedules, organization, and personnel problems.
Confer with builders, engineers, contractors, attorneys,
architects, and the public concerning Division procedures,
interpretation, and application of City planning policies and
ordinances, and conditions imposed on approved applications.
Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive recommendations
regarding the City's planning function.
Respond to and resolve difficult citizen inquiries and complaints
regarding planning and zoning matters.
Direct and participate in the preparation and administration of
the Division budget.
Coordinate planning activities with other City departments and
with outside agencies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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Senior Planner (Continued)
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of urban planning.
Research methods and sources of information related to urban
growth and development.
Principles and practices of contract administration.
Laws underlying general plans, environmental matters, zoning
and land use divisions.
Principles of organization, administration, and personnel
management.
Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
Planning, zoning and subdivision design.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of
information in municipal planning administration.
Ability to:
Deal with newly emerging attitudes in the environmental and
economic impact of urban planning.
Identify, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of
interests in the development of land use policy.
Analyze site design, terrain constraints, circulation, land
use compatibility, utilities and other urban services.
Interpret planning programs to the general public, resolve a
variety of interest in the development of land use and
environmental safety.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate professional,
technical and clerical staff.
Interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Prepare and analyze technical, administrative and fiscal
reports, statements and correspondence.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Prepare and administer a budget.
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Senior Planner (Continued)
Experience and Trainina
Any combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would
be:
Experience•
Four years of professional planning and administration
experience in the field of urban planning.
Training•
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university with major course work in urban
planning or a related field. A Master's degree in
urban planning or related field may qualify for up to 2
years of experience.
License•
Possession of a valid Class 3 driver's license issued by the
California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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