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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 87290 0 RESOLUTION NO. 8729 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF PLAN- NING TECHNICIAN AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR; AND REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER/ASSOCIATE CITY PLANNER THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The classification specifications of Plan- ning Technician are hereby adopted in its entirety in accordance with Exhibit A attached and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The classification of Planning Technician is established at Range 165, $1,893.53 - $2,301.60 per month. SECTION 3. The classificiation specifications of Assistant City Planner/Associate City Planner are hereby amended in its entirety in accordance with Exhibit B attached and incorporated herein by reference. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 16th day of October, 1989. MAYOR I HEREBY CERTIFY that adopted by the City Council meeting thereof on the 16th following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS QITY CLERK the foregoing resolution was duly of the City of Azusa at a regular day of October, 1989, by the AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES INOMMI NONE 0 0 Date adopted: 10-16-89 CITY OF AZUSA PLANNING TECHNICIAN (Exhibit A) To provide technical staff support to planning staff; to perform a variety of research, technical and related project and administrative work in advance planning, current planning, general plan review & economic development. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a technical position in the professional planning series. work involves technical assignments which assist professional planners in current and advance planning. Assignments require application of basic planning principles, although no prior experience is necessary but would be helpful. This position is distinguished from the Assistant and Associate Planner classes in that the work of the Planning Technician involves only technical planning work without responsibility to make independent professional judgments, decisions and recommendations, which are reserved for the higher classes of the professional planning series. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Senior Planner. Exercises technical and functional supervision over clerical staff and planning interns. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide information and assistance to the general public on the telephone and at the public counter; respond to questions and interpret routine policies and procedures regarding the City's planning & zoning functions. Receive and assist in the processing of conditional use permits, variance, precise plans of designs, zoning changes, general plan, tentative map and annexation applications. Assist in the field review, research, analysis and report preparation for the Planning Commission and City Council. Research, prepare and assemble a variety of materials for use in the Planning Commission agenda. Revise and maintain a variety of planning related maps including zoning, radius and address maps. Page 1 of 3 0 CITY OF AZUSA, PLANNING TECHNICIAN (cont.) 0 Assist in the development of resolutions and ordinances relative to planning and zoning. Prepare graphic presentations for reports and studies. Assist in conducting a variety of surveys and research projects regarding land use, housing, redevelopment, economic development and capital improvement. Respond to and resolve routine citizen inquiries and complaints regarding the City's planning function. Participate in coordinating City planning activities with outside departments. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of• Basic principles and practices of urban planning. Principles, methods and techniques of statistical and analytical report preparation and presentation. Principles, practices and methods of drafting graphic presentation. Current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning. Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment. Ability to• Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning and land divisions. Prepare graphic maps. charts and illustrations. Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work., Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Page 2 of 3 0 0 CITY OF AZUSA, PLANNING TECHNICIAN (cont.) A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience• None. Training• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in urban planning or a closely related field. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is desirable. Page 3 of 3 0 0 Date adopted: 10-16-89 CITY OF AZUSA ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER/ ASSOCIATE CITY PLANNER (Exhibit B) To perform professional level work in the field of current or advanced planning and environmental analysis. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Assistant City Planner This is the entry level class in the professional planning series. Work involves the responsibility for assignments in the fields of current or advanced planning which require the application of fundamental planning principles and requiring prior experience. Assignments are generally moderately difficult in scope, but within the design and procedural framework established by higher level employees; however, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing independence. Assistant Planners are normally considered to be in a continuing training status and as assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Associate Planner. Associate City Planner This is the journey -level class in the professional planning series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant City Planner, or, when filled from the outside, require substantial prior professional planning work experience. Work involves responsibility for the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning, zoning and environmental problems. Responsibilities include the preparation of specific reports and plans with opportunity for independent judgment in planning work details and making technical determinations. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Assistant City Planner class by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which the incumbent is expected to operate. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Assistant CitV Planner General supervision is provided by the Senior Planner. No supervision is exercised. Page 1 of 4 0 0 CITY OF AZUSA, ASSIT CITY PLANNER/ASSOCIATE CITY PLANNER (cont.) Associate City Planner Direction is provided by the Senior Planner. Responsibilities may include functional supervision of subordinate staff EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population and land use data and trends; prepare written reports on various planning matters and the General Plan. Analyze projects and prepare initial studies and Environmental Documents Reports. Compile information and make recommendations on special studies and prepare complex planning reports. Prepare general plan amendment studies. Review development proposals and work with developers to reach agreement on acceptable site plans; review building plans, parcel maps, and subdivision proposals for conformance with appropriate regulations, and prepare reports of recommendations for conditions of approval. Prepare staff reports and graphic displays and make presentations to the Planning Commission or other committees, boards, or City Council; act as secretary to the Planning Commission when designated. Assign routine drafting and related tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; and assist in the solution of difficult problems. Check commercial, industrial and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance; process permit applications. Administer consultant contracts related to planning projects; coordinate activities with other departments or divisions; monitor, review, evaluate and revise project schedules; prepare project progress reports. Research and draft ordinances for review. Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards. Perform related duties as assigned. Page 2 of 4 0 0 CITY OF AZUSA, ASST CITY PLANNER/ASSOCIATE CITY PLANNER (cont.) QUALIFICATIONS Assistant City Planner Knowledge of• Principles and practices of urban planning. Current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning. Ability to: Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning and land division. Learn applicable environmental laws and regulations. Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports. Work effectively with the general public. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Experience and Education Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience• One year of responsible experience in urban planning. Education Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a related field considered useful in city planning. Associate City Planner In addition to the qualifications for Assistant City Planner: Knowledge of• Statuses related to general plans, zoning and land division. Applicable environmental laws and regulations. Page 3 of 4 0 0 CITY OF AZUSA, ASST CITY PLANNER/ASSOCIATE CITY PLANNER (cont.) Abilitv to: Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public. Perform complex professional planning work with a minimum of supervision. Experience and Education Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience• Two years of responsible experience in urban planning. Education• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a related field considered useful in city planning Page 4 of 4