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$123,594 a year
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THE POSITIONThe County is seeking a professional Director of Planning with exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as outstanding analytical, technical and problem solving abilities.

The Director of Planning is the principal management position for the County’s Planning Department and serves as a key member of the County management team. The Planning Department, with an allocated full-time staff of 11.00 allocated positions, is a separate County department operating under the general direction of the County Administrative Officer. The Director will be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

The new Director will find diverse engaged communities that are very interested and participatory in the planning process. Calaveras’ geographical setting and historical significance provides unique planning challenges such as preserving the historical heritage of the County, supporting agriculture, at the same time facilitating and promoting economic growth and sustaining an overall quality of life. This position works closely with representatives of the County’s Building, Public Works and Environment Management agencies as well as the Calaveras Council of Governments and local special districts to implement applicable land use policies. Combined, these responsibilities make this assignment a highly visible position that will regularly make presentations to the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, and a variety of community groups and organizations.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Planning Department is responsible for review and approval of development applications including CEQA review, applying zoning standards to building permit review, and implementation of the General Plan. The Department is also responsible for FEMA flood hazard mitigation compliance as well as administration of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act.The department’s current projects consists of:· A new General Plan adopted in 2019 with numerous implementation measures being prioritized and developed· Comprehensive zoning ordinance update, updating vacation rental and agri-tourism provisions· Preparation and adoption of a GHG reduction plan· New ordinance development for open space requirements and dark skies· Refinement of cannabis regulations· Housing Element implementation· Development of several community plans· Implementing AB 273 standards for CEQA documents.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of these service delivery areas, as well as development agreements, mitigation fees, and project management and delivery.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

The County of Calaveras is a General Law County governed by a five member Board of Supervisors. The Board is elected by district, with alternating four-year terms in even numbered years. The anticipated FY 2020/21 all funds budget is over $201M, with approximately $1.13M representing Planning. Calaveras County has approximately 672 allocated positions.

The Board of Supervisors is committed to hiring a qualified candidate and looks forward to working with the next Director of Planning.

Example of Duties

• Assists with the general administration, coordination, and management of the Planning division.
• Represent the department in public and official contacts.
• Provides advice and consultation to other staff on complex planning and land use issues and problems to facilitate the completion of studies.
• Develops and monitors application processing procedures.
• Conducts complex special studies and prepares reports and recommendations; coordinates functions of assigned division and programs.
• Prepares long range studies for amendment and revision of the County General Plan, special reports and policy recommendations.
• Prepares and manages the Planning Division's budget.
• Meets and discusses issues with the public and governmental agencies.
• Develops reports and correspondence.
• Develops and implements ordinances, policies and procedures related to Division's functions.
• Trains, evaluates and supervises staff.
• Make public presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in General Plan law, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Subdivision Map Act and Planning and Zoning laws, along with knowledge of affordable housing and grant programs. Excellent presentation and public speaking skills, a strong sense of diplomacy, and an open, receptive interpersonal style are also key attributes for this assignment.

Our ideal candidate will have:· Five or more years of professional level, public agency planning experience· Three of the required years must have been in a supervisory or management role· Rural county or city experience is highly desirable· Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in land use planning or a related field is also a requirement· American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred· Strong public service ethic

Knowledge of:

Functions and responsibilities of a public planning agency; principles, methods and techniques of land use and environmental planning and zoning: affordable housing; grant programs. Socio-economic and environmental principles and their application to urban and rural development; research and statistical methodology as it applies to socio-economic and environmental data; the State Planning and Zoning Law, Subdivision Map Act, Redevelopment Law, pertinent County Ordinances and other State and County laws or regulations which affect planning; current trends in Federal, State, and local planning; principles of budget preparation and expenditure control; public personnel management; public and business administration; principles of employee management, supervision, training, and work evaluation; and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and environmental impact assessment.

Ability to:

Direct, plan, organize, manage and coordinate the functions and programs of the Planning Department; provide direction, supervision, and training for assigned staff; develop a budget and control expenditures; review the work of Department staff and resolve problems; oversee the development, maintenance, and preparation of planning statistics, records, and reports. Effectively represent the Planning Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Organize and conduct major research studies. Determine the appropriate level of environmental review for various projects and assess mitigation measures for effectiveness. Reason, communicate, and persuade clearly, concisely, and effectively through speech, written reports, and graphic illustrations. Prepare and supervise the preparation of difficult, complex, and specialized planning projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $123,593.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:COVID-19 safety protocols in place and enforced

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Company's website:

• https://calaverasgov.us

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/CalaverasCoHR/

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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