Salary : $7,792.00 - $9,474.00 Monthly
Location : 140 W 11th Ave, Delano
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200156
Department: Community Development Department
Opening Date: 01/16/2025
Closing Date: 2/6/2025 5:30 PM Pacific
Job Purpose
To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application:

• D.M.V. printout (Not older than 3 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (with an emphasis in municipal, or urban, and regional planning, or a related field required.)
• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 5 Professional References

Under direction, performs the most difficult professional planning work requiring an advanced knowledge and understanding of planning principles and practice as they relate to the City's planning programs. Oversees the coordination of subdivision applications and site plans for proposed projects, as well as other planning applications. Serves as the City's project manager for future planning programs, day to day implementation of the General Plan, and supervision of current planning and customer service. Provides the highest level professional planning advice and assistance to the Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. Other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serves as the City's project planner for all future planning functions, and for the day-to-day functions and programs of the planning division.
• Interprets the most complex ordinances, plans, and programs.
• Supervises day-to-day planning services of the division, and oversees implementation of the City's General Plan.
• Prepares conceptual planning proposals implementing City planning goals and objectives. Develops prospective planning policy for consideration by the Director.
• Serves as staff to the City Planning Commission.
• Oversees service to the general public in person and by phone and at the public service counter. Makes day-to-day approval/denial decisions based on codes, plans, standards, and planning principles.
• Oversees the review site development plans for compliance with zoning ordinances and development plans, etc.
• Oversees and/or undertakes the review of site plans, determines compliance with rules and regulations.
• Conducts design reviews
• Decides, and justifies design and esthetic issues based on established planning policy and professional judgment.
• Interprets zoning ordinances, approves applications or goes to planning commission for approval of items falling outside of established parameters.
• Prepares agendas and/or staff reports and recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council pertaining to annexations, zoning, land divisions, general plans and initial project plans.
• Prepares draft ordinances for the Commission and responds to routine questions directed to the Commission, with policy questions answered by the Director of Community Development.
• Reviews legal descriptions and zoning requirements for proposed annexations.
• Prepares initial studies and negative declarations involving environmental matters with supportive justification.
• Establishes and ensures proper maintenance of City planning records.
• Researches, analyzes, and compiles periodic reports such as the City's General Plan, etc.
• Supervises and/or performs the compilation and updating of census and demographic information.
• Performs background work for special planning studies.
• Conducts field studies for planning projects.
• Prepares grant applications and proposals for outside funding of special projects and programs.
• In the absence of the Director, assumes duties of Community Development Director.
• Represents the City at meetings of County committees and Kern Council of Governments.
• Attends City Council meetings.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of PC's and related software.
• Development and administration of planning goals, objectives, and programs.
• Principles and practices of city planning and the fiscal, social, and economic issues involved in city planning.
• Governmental organizations and their planning functions.
• Basic record keeping principles and practices
• Operation of standard office and specialized department equipment.

Skilled in:

• Implementing planning programs.
• Conceptualizing programs within established planning goals, and assisting in the development of planning goals and objectives.
• Performing detailed work, including advanced mathematical computations, accurately.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Communicating with the public and other agencies.

Ability to:

• Operate a PC and related software
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate in oral and written English.
• Make effective presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, other public bodies, and the general public.
• Interface with the public.
• Work with community agencies concerning matters of land use and planning.
• Analyze and develop data and present findings and conclusions clearly and in graphic form.

Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in municipal, or urban and regional planning, or a related field required.

• Master's Degree in a related field, preferred.

• Maintain a valid California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.

• Maintain an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

• Attend night meetings and work hours beyond a normal work schedule.

• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in professional planning, or planning and development work, preferably at the local government level.

• One (1) to Two (2) years supervisory experience.

Selection Process:
Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview and testing processes. Reference checks, Live Scan, background investigations, and pre-employment physicals including drug testing are part of the employment process.
•3% Wage increase FY 24/25
•City Pension:
o Classic Members pay 3% of employee contributions for a 2% @ 58 benefit.
o PEPRA New Members pay 9% or 50% of normal cost, whichever is greater for a 2% at 62 benefit.
•Longevity Pay
o 4% after 5 years of service
o 6% after 10 years of service
o 8% after 15 years of service
o 10% after 20 + years of service
•$100 per month Bilingual Pay
•POST Incentive Pay (Police Commanders only)
o POST Supervisor Certificate: 5% monthly base pay
o POST Management Certificate: 1.5% monthly base pay (additional)
•Education Incentive (Police Commanders only)
o 1.5% per month 30 units
o 2.5% per month 60 units or AA/AS (additional)
o 1% per month 120 units or BA/BS (additional)
•$50 per month Certification Pay
•$40 per month Technology Pay
•100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life benefits for employee
•$1,700 per month allowance toward dependent health coverage
•$165 per month cafeteria pay for employees without dependent health coverage
•Life Insurance
o Annual base salary
o Minimum $50,000
o Maximum $150,000
•Vacation Leave Accrual: Bi-weekly hrs Annual Hours
o 0-5 years 3.69 96
o 6 yrs 4 104
o 7 yrs 4.31 112
o 8 yrs 4.62 120
o 9 yrs 4.92 128
o 10 yrs 5.23 136
o 11 yrs 5.54 144
o 12 yrs 5.85 152
o 13 yrs 6.15 160
o 14 yrs 6.46 168
o 15 plus yrs 6.77 176
•Sick Leave Accrual: 3.69 hours bi-weekly, 96 hours annually
•Admin Leave Accrual: 8 hours per month
•14 paid Holidays
•4-10 Work Schedule (most classifications)
•5% working above classification Pay
•Uniform Allowance (only Police Commanders) $90 per month.
•Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 annually for courses that enable employee to gain skills in their area of responsibility
•Telework available depending on classification and department needs