Senior/Principal Planner - Long Range Planning
- The advertised salary is for this position only*
What You'll Do
- Assist in developing the long term vision for the division to develop holistic and forward-thinking solutions integrating: land use, climate, housing, transit, and sustainability.
- Assist in updating the City’s:
- General Plan (2050 Oxnard General Plan) - The upcoming General Plan update will place particular emphasis on environmental justice and equity, housing element integration, climate action planning, community engagement, sea level rise adaptation and financing, and the conservation and preservation of environmental resources. The update includes preparing the necessary environmental documents and updating the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
- Local Coastal Plan (LCP) - updates to the City’s Local Coastal Implementing Program (LIP) (Coastal Zoning Ordinance of the Oxnard City Code, Chapter 17). This includes creating an adaptation framework and implementation approach to prepare for and adapt to sea level rise/resilience.
- 7th cycle Housing Element (2029-2037 Oxnard Housing Element) - evaluate the housing allocation methodology, site selection criteria, and work with the Southern California Association of Governments and the State of California Housing and Urban Development.
- Implementation of the Ormond Beach Restoration and Access Plan (OBRAP), including collaboration with identified OBRAP partners and liaison work to advance partnership programs and funding.
- Monitor compliance with laws, with specific focus on environmental, climate, and energy regulations; and identify environmental consequences to policy implications associated with potential and adopted regulations.
- Assist with grant applications and management (as needed) of Division grants.
- Collaborate with personnel from other city departments and agencies to implement Planning & Sustainability goals, programs, and projects.
- Prepare staff reports, participate in making presentations to various boards, Committees, City Council, commissions, and neighborhood groups. May prepare related agendas, reports, and minutes.
- May supervise the preparation of Planning Commission packets and agendas for long-range planning items.
- May oversee the preparation of Initial Studies, Mitigated and Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports for long-range projects, ensuring compliance with state laws and all relevant policies, procedures, and directives.
- Work involves extensive contact with government officials, public and private agencies, citizens, citizen groups, City departments, and attorneys.
- May participate in the training and mentoring of long-range departmental personnel as well as manage consultants and consultant contracts.
- Candidates with strong verbal and written Spanish skills are highly desired.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite, Geographic Information System (GIS), and statistical programs.
- Understands the relationship between land use policies, state laws, housing, transit, and sustainability, and can draw policy connections and solutions to develop holistic solutions.
- Leads by example and exercises exceptional independent judgment.
- Is a leader who provides excellent customer service, is attentive, collaborative, and an active listener.
- Is a professional that maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations in the fields related to the area of assignment, including monitoring legislation, climate and environmental trends, and professional practices and techniques.
- Is a skilled, independent thinker and strategist, and self starter able to recommend policy and procedural improvements.
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.
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.
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, including evening or weekends as a result of community engagement activities. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. This position is not eligible for overtime pay. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
Serves as project manager providing direction to professional and technical staff participating in major planning studies or addressing complicated issues related to land use and development projects; interfaces with City partners, agencies and development stakeholders providing guidance, technical expertise and issue management.
Plans, researches, analyzes and participates in the development of policies, procedures and master community plans; advises and confers with stakeholders and the public; interprets and applies policies, code, ordinances, conditions of approval and standards in providing guidance, decision-making and recommendations.
Reviews project plans and determines consistency and compliance with General Plan, codes, and standards; prepares staff reports and supporting narratives; prepares and delivers presentations; reviews and maintains General Plan and City Code.
Responds to inquiries, technical and information requests; assists public by reviewing conformance requirements for development; provides policy, procedural and process information.
Identifies and troubleshoots issues; researches applicable Code, General Plan, and industry best practices; recommends and implements issue resolutions and process improvements; and prepares and maintains files and project/department documentation.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture or related field,
- Five (5) years in the field of urban planning, architecture, current planning, coastal planning, transportation planning, or sustainability planning, and two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience. Supervisory experience can be the management of consultants/projects.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
- Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
- Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
- Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Long Range Planning Division within the Community Development Department.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Managers Association (OMMA).
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12 month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Susie Morales at susie.morales@oxnard.org.
NOTE: 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.