Supervising Planner

About the Position

This recruitment is open until the position is filled. For first consideration for the position, please submit your application by May 2, 2024.

The Department of Planning and Building is seeking aSupervising Planner for the Long-range Planning Team.The Supervising Planner should be a driven leader that prioritizes fostering dynamic team culture and possesses expert understanding of land use policies and procedures, adept communication and collaboration skills, and strong ability to bridge policies with implementing actions and programs that effectively achieve target objectives.

The Long-range Planning Team leads the County of San Luis Obispo's land use, housing, and resource conservation policy and program efforts. Exciting upcoming efforts include implementing Housing Element programs, updating the Nipomo Community Plan, establishing the Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan program, and improving existing procedures and regulations.

Under direction, plans, assigns, reviews and supervises the work of assigned Planning and Building staff; performs a variety of tasks in support of programs assigned to the Department of Planning and Building including public information, long-range planning, current planning, environmental review, natural resources management, housing, economic and energy conservation, information services, and other related work as required.

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for implementing Department policies; ensuring that quality standards are maintained; coordinating between sections and teams; performing related administrative tasks; independently performing professional work in all areas and supervising as assigned.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of employee supervision, leadership, training and evaluation

• Principles and practices of project management and administration procedures, including personnel practices, budget preparation and work organization

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Effective conflict resolution techniques

• Effective techniques of written and oral communication, including technical report writing and public speaking skills

• Planning and Building Department office organization, procedures and standards as well as strategic direction and goals

• Principles, practices and techniques pertinent to land use planning and environmental review

• Local, state and federal laws and regulations and policies that relate to land use planning and environmental review

• Site plans, architectural drawings, topographical maps, landscape plans, grading plans and technical report review and resource evaluation

• Standard office procedures, practices and methods

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

• Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in a fair and impartial manner

• Prioritize work and meet critical deadlines, taking appropriate initiative to complete work

• Motivate staff to achieve high performance standards

• Review project proposals in detail and advise applicants

• Write and review staff reports, policies, ordinances and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

• Foster a spirit of teamwork and support when interacting with staff and others

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with county, state and federal officials, architects, engineers, contractors, planning representatives, the general public and others contacted in the course of work

• Interact with the public, co-workers, and other agency staff tactfully and courteously and display a professional demeanor in difficult or emotional situations

• Read, understand and interpret regulations and policies, compile and analyze relevant information and draw valid conclusions to develop recommendations to resolve issues

• Use sound judgment in researching, interpreting, applying and explaining appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines

• Keep accurate records; prepare concise and effective reports, correspondence and other materials

• Make concise and professional formal and informal presentations on technical material, including public hearings and community meetings

• Use software and other automation related techniques for personal computers to maximize staff efficiency

• Read, learn, interpret, apply and explain Departmental policies and procedures, rules, laws, and technical information found in building codes and related regulations

• Direct, coordinate and implement major planning and environmental projects and programs

• Administer land use and environmental policies and regulations with good judgment, firmness and impartiality

• Administer and monitor contracts for completion of work specified and expenditures

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, natural resources management, environmental, physical or life science, or a closely related field. In addition, four years of professional experience in urban and regional planning or environmental review and analysis; one year of such experience being in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most Countyrecruitmentsrequire you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website atwww.slocounty.ca.gov.