Planner Ii/Iii/Iv - Current Planning

The Position

The City of Encinitas Development Services Department is looking for someone who is interested in joining our team of Planners. The Department cultivates an environment of collaboration and support where you can expect to work on a variety of projects in a dynamic environment. Positivity, dependability, and acceptance of others' differences in the workplace are some of the qualities we a looking for in a candidate. Collectively, the Development Services Department staff created and foster core values, which include kindness, respect, integrity, responsibility, collaboration, and growth. If you are interested in a workplace with these core values where you can be a part of a cooperative, cohesive, and caring team dedicated to working hard to serve their community, Encinitas is the right place for you.

Planners assigned to the Land Development (Current Planning) Section in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department, addresses current planning issues including implementing ordinances; reviewing development proposals; assisting customers at the front counter; and addressing local and regional planning issues affecting Encinitas.

The vacancy will be staffed at the Planner II/II or IV level. Planner II- $5,114- $7,196/Planner III $5,575 - $7,845/Planner IV $6,276- $9,273 monthly.

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Communicates and confers with citizens, architects, developers, and engineers regarding the City's land use policies, development standards, and processes at the front counter; provides information related to zoning, kennel permits, business license requests, alcoholic and beverage license applications, general plan compliance, and other related issues, both in person and over the phone; computes acreages and frontages; reviews commercial industrial, and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearances; identifies correction actions to be taken by owners; recommends improvement and rehabilitation programs; processes permit applications and calculates appropriate fees.

• Reviews applications and submitted plans for various building permits, which may include: swimming pools, room additions, walls and fences, demolished properties, new developments, and/or other related structures.

Schedules intakes for coastal development permits, administrative/discretionary applications, plan submittals, and other related information.

• Participates in a variety of staff and development review meetings to discuss projects with peers and staff; provides interpretive assistance to staff on development standards, project proposals, and/or clarification of policies.

• Inputs a variety of planning information into databases; queries data and develops related reports.

• Conducts research and analysis related to land use, legislative activities, social, economic, and population data on various local and regional planning issues and community matters for dissemination internally, to elected and/or appointed officials, Boards, Councils, Commissions, and to the general public; researches, collects, records, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes statistical and demographic information for regional and City data; creates related informational and advisory reports, presentations, maps, logs, and computer and paper files.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

In addition to the responsibilities above positions assigned to level II may be responsible for:

• Creating informational and advisory reports and presentations;

• Researching and drafting ordinances and General Plan amendments for review;

• creating and maintaining databases for surveys, mailing lists, public participants, project summaries, and other planning related subjects;

• Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision;

• Preparing decisions for projects under departmental administrative purview for departmental approval;

• Researching and drafting resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council;

• Conducting and coordinating site visits for proposed development sites;

• Conducting surveys, studies, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues such as pedestrian crossing and accessibility, parking, housing, sidewalks, trails, building permits, and other planning related issues;

• Assisting in conducting and organizing public workshops and hearings;

• Inspecting properties and structures for compliance with current zoning codes and regulations;

• Participating in the development of departmental policies and procedures;

• Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision;

• Assisting in coordinating City planning and development related activities with other City departments and with outside agencies;

• Assigning new addresses to projects and utilities and updating related land management files to reflect new assessor parcel information.

In addition to the responsibilities for a level II position, positions assigned to level III may be responsible for:

• Attending public hearings regarding assigned projects and presenting reports to decision making bodies;

• Preparing detailed technical reports on development proposals;

• Reviewing development proposals of routine to medium complexity;

• Organizing and participating in conducting workshops for the Planning Commission, City Council, citizen groups, and other interested parties;

• Managing a project workload;

• Conducting final inspections for projects;

• Negotiating and mediating with applicants, developers, citizens, elected and appointed officials, project consultants, external agencies, and the general public on land use issues;

• Preparing and delivering agenda reports on development proposals and land use issues;

• Reviewing grading and improvement plans;

• Conducting studies, spatial analysis, surveys, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues; Managing deposit accounts for discretionary planning applications to ensure accuracy in billing and to maximize cost recovery.

In addition to the responsibilities for a level III position, positions assigned to level IV may be responsible for:

• Representing the department at status meetings;

• Managing assigned planning projects of greater complexity and community significance or sensitivity.

• Demonstrating ability to address and evaluate medium to complex issues/projects.

• Working independently and exercises judgment and initiative.

• Independently assisting applicant/public on complex and sensitive matters

Knowledge of: customer service principles; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment; municipal planning principals; research methods; mathematical concepts; CEQA principals; site planning and architectural design principles; principles and practices of urban planning and development; planning terminology, methods, materials, practices, and techniques; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.

Skill in: prioritizing work and time; using computers and related software applications; providing customer service; reviewing and interpreting plans and details; managing projects; managing multiple priorities simultaneously; interpreting planning and zoning programs to the general public; performing mathematical calculations; using modern office equipment; reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings; reading maps and scales; conducting research; resolving conflict; analyzing and collecting data; creating and giving presentations; speaking in public; preparing reports and documents; preparing initial studies; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

Level II requirements include:

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, and one year of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education.

In addition to the above experience, Level III requirements include:

Two years of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition to the above experience, Level IV requirements include:

Three years of progressively responsible technical experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Process and Deadline

An application with both an attached resume AND cover letter are required by

May 5, 2024

• Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Encinitas & San Dieguito Water District

2024 Benefits Summary

Service Employees International Union, Local 221 (SEIU)

Cafeteria Health Plan

The City provides an amount equal to the high median of the medical monthly premiums of all CalPERS medical plans available in San Diego County to plan participants. The amount received is determined by the level of coverage selected. The 2024 annual maximum is $27,175.92($1,132.33 twice monthly), toward the purchase of qualified benefits on a pre-tax basis under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan. The remaining balance is available as additional income, up to $7,900.08 per year ($329.17 twice monthly).

Retirement

The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):

Retirement Tier

• Local MiscellaneousRetirement Formula

Tier 2 - Classic2.0% @ 60

Tier 3 - New Member2.0% @ 62

Retirement Tier

• Other Safety (Lifeguards)Retirement Formula

Tier 2 - Classic3.0% @ 55

Tier 3 - New Member2.7% @ 57

457 Deferred Compensation

The City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.

Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). Group Term Life Insurance is equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance.

Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)

STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.

Sick Leave

Employees accrue nine (9) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (4.153 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year.

Vacation Leave

Employees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service:

Vacation

Hire

• 5 Years- 104 hours

6 - 10 Years- 128 hours

11 - 15 Years

• 152 hours

16+ Years- 184 hours

Credit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.

Paid Leave for Family Member Illness

Each new full-time employee is granted a beginning balance of fourteen (14) hours of paid time off to attend to family member(s) in need of the employee's assistance in times of illness or parental leave to bond with a new child; 1.3846 hours of additional paid leave is accrued each pay period. The maximum accrual is about eighty three (83) hours.

Parental Leave (Baby Bonding)

Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.

General Election Leave

Employees shall be provided a half day of paid leave to vote at the employee's polling location or a full day of paid leave to volunteer for the County Registrar of Voters for a General Election.

Holiday Closure

Each year, City Hall is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.

Holidays

Employees receive thirteen (13) fixed holidays and five (5) floating holidays (45 hours) per fiscal year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues. Five sessions per issue are available each calendar year.

Computer Purchase Program

The City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000.

Tuition Assistance

Eligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration.

Social Security and Medicare

The City does not participate in the Social Security program. The City and employees each pay 1.45% to Medicare Insurance.

This document is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to employees of the City of Encinitas and San Dieguito Water District. Exact benefits an employee is entitled to receive are determined by the City Council through collective bargaining agreements between the City and the union representing the employee's classification, as well as through various Resolutions and Ordinances. If there is a conflict between the information in this summary and the official plans/contracts, the official documents will prevail.

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Address 505 S. Vulcan Ave

Encinitas, California, 92024

Phone 7606332767

Website http://www.encinitasca.gov