Salary : $92,518.44 - $112,456.68 Annually
Location : Glendora City Hall - 116 East Foothill Boulevard Avenue Glendora, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: JB00227
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 10/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
SIGNING BONUS! Successful candidates will be eligible for a $12,000 Recruitment Incentive. $6,000 upon hire and $6,000 upon successful completion of probation.
The City of Glendora's Community Development Department is seeking a highly motivated Senior Planner to enhance our collaborative planning team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both current and advanced planning, capable of managing diverse specialized assignments and supporting staff. This role requires past expertise and knowledge of state zoning laws, CEQA, and subdivision map laws.
We are looking for a self-starter who can undertake unique projects with a positive, forward-thinking attitude. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek valuable experience in all aspects of planning, we encourage you to apply today!
Under limited supervision, the Senior Planner performs complex professional work in current and long-range planning related to the implementation of the General Plan goals and programs; performs related duties as assigned.
Some of the typical duties of the Senior Planner include but are not limited to, the following:

• Collects and analyzes statistical and other data relating to land use, housing, population distributions and projections, economic studies and projections; conducts surveys and compiles data relating to zoning development for compliance with ordinances and regulations and policies established by the Planning Commission and the City Council; assists in preparing comprehensive current and long-range plans for subdivision and zoning activities, land use and community design.
• Organizes and manages planning activities for the City's long-range planning objectives, including, but not limited to, the following: preparation of advance planning reports and studies including land use, zoning, population, housing and environmental impacts; conduct current and long-range planning, zoning and subdivision review; conduct special research and/or support service assignments; maintain and update the general plan and zoning codes.
• Acts as a project manager to secure the zoning entitlements and environmental clearances for significant current development projects and long-range planning programs.
• Develops requests for proposals; manages consultant contracts associated with assigned planning and policy studies; develops work programs and methodologies and establishes project schedules.
• Assists the Director of Community Development in projecting budget and staff requirements for the City's planning functions, and in consultation with the City Planner, establishes objectives, priorities and schedules for planning and long-range planning.
• Plans and conducts public information meetings on planning matters; researches, writes and presents zoning code and general plan amendments; represents the Community Development Department at public meetings and in matters before the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of environmental impact analysis on General Plan Elements, Zoning, design guideline and policy revisions, legislative actions or land use entitlements requiring discretionary approval.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City's website at cityofglendora.org or contact Human Resources.
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge would be a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major coursework in planning, public administration, geography, architecture, or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible professional experience in local government in the field of Planning, including one year of supervisory experience and one year in advanced planning.
Knowledge and Skill Levels
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning; related state and federal laws, ordinances, rules, policies and regulations. Thorough knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, planning and zoning law, site planning and architectural review. Some knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record during the course of employment.
Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.
FIRST INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2024
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
Glendora Management Association
COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT
CalPERS (3 TIERS)
Tier 2: 2.0% @ 60 Classic members (4/30/12)(ee pays 7%)
Tier 3: 2.0% @ 62 New CalPERS members (ee pays 6.25%)
SICK LEAVE CREDIT
Unused sick leave is converted to service credit upon retirement
SALARY INCREASES
7/1/2025 - 3%
§457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
(2) options for employees Nationwide - traditional and Roth
RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN CONTRIBUTION
See MOU for details and eligibility
FRINGE BENEFITS AND WELLNESS
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
$1,400/ month; cashout not to exceed $1,000
DELTA DENTAL PPO
VSP VISION INSURANCE
City pays for employee coverage
SHORT TERM & LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
2/3 of monthly salary up to $5,000/month
FREE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN (EAP)
Work and life services, problem solving support
LIFE INSURANCE
$100,000; City paid
ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
EE may request alternative work schedule
LEAVES AND HOLIDAYS
SICK LEAVE
3.69 hours/pay period
VACATION
4.0 hours/pay period
Accrual varies depending on years of service
Max accrual of 160 hours
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
40 hours/eligible death
HOLIDAYS
12 Fixed holidays
16 floating holidays
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (EXEMPT EMPLOYEES)
40 hours
COMPENSATORY TIME (NON EXEMPT EMPLOYEES)
Eligible to accrue up to 50 hours
STATE/FEDERAL LEAVES
FMLA/CFRA
California Family Sick Leave
Family/School Partnership Act
PERSONAL EMERGENCY LEAVE
Up to 5 days of sick leave/12 month period for eligible requests
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
Up to 8 weeks of supplemental paid leave
MISCELLANEOUS
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Up to $6,200 per academic year
$500 towards education material
AUTO ALLOWANCE
$300 month for eligible positions
AFLAC
Option to purchase ancillary insurances
IRS 125 and 129 Flexible Spending
BILINGUAL PAY
$150 month for eligible/qualified employees
F & A Credit Union
Optional free membership as a City employee
LONGEVITY PAY
5 - 9 years $1,000/year
10 - 14 years $1,500/year
15+ years $2,000/year
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VETERANS' PREFERENCE: For non-executive Open Recruitments, three additional points will be added to the passing score of veterans who are honorably discharged with one year or more of active military duty. The DD-214 form must be submitted at time of application.
SALARIES: All stated salaries are based on present information, subject to change. Appointments are generally made at the first step of a five step pay plan. All salaries are subject to statutory payroll deductions. Federal law requires that all new employees contribute 1.45% of their monthly salary to the Medicare system. All City employees are paid on a biweekly basis, for a total of 26 pay periods per year.
RETIREMENT : Retirement benefits for all full-time employees are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). An employee who is hired by the City from another CalPERS agency or an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or with a break in service 6 months or less, (aka "Classic" member) shall receive the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 60 and pay the 7% member contribution. An employee who is a new enrollment in CalPERS, is not coming from an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months (aka "New" member), shall be enrolled in the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 62 and pay the 6.25% member contribution. No contributions are paid by the City or employee into the Social Security system.
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Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California class C driver license?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates' Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher
• None

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How many years of experience do you have performing progressively responsible professional experience in local government in the field of Planning?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have supervisory capacity in local government planning and community development?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

Required Question