Senior Planner - City of Oxnard, CA
Oxnard 93030, CA
About the Job
The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking a Senior Planner with strong technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, a customer service orientation, and a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving to be part of the Current Planning Team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Provide professional urban land use plan development and monitoring
Review and evaluation of land use development proposals
Perform project management for land use and development entitlement applications
Analyze and prepare environmental studies and staff reports for assigned projects
Analyze and interpret zoning and design standards of proposed development for compliance with City policies and Specific and Master-Planned Community standards
Prepare staff reports for decision-maker, City Council and/or Planning Commission
Review construction plans for all types of residential, commercial and industrial developments
Calculate and assess development fees
Conduct site visits and project completion inspections
Provide planning assistance to community representatives, land developers, entitlement/real estate representatives, and other City staff
Schedule and conduct meetings with City committees such as the Development Advisory Committee and the Downtown Design Review Board
Serve as the systems administrator for project tracking systems
Respond to public inquiries at the planning counter, via email or phone.
PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Planning Supervisor
SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion or may formally supervise two or more exempt level staff, as well as other staff. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Planner in that it provides advanced technical guidance and project management related to large, complex assignments and provides lead direction or supervision to assigned staff members.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal workweek is Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs.
