PLANNING MANAGER

Position Summary The City of Stockton is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee the Advanced Planning Section in the Community Development Department. The role includes strategic implementation of the General Plan Update, conformity compliance with zoning maps and ordinances, and management of consultants and projects. Responsibilities Manages the activities of a subsection within the Planning Division; assigns, trains, directs and evaluates the work of subordinates, including supervisory staff; selects staff as needed; performs disciplinary action when appropriate. Oversees and coordinates research, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve planning project objectives and to maintain departmental information programs. Checks and analyzes information such as population and economic growth estimates, demographic, housing and land use data. Directs the utilization of computers and software programs for various technical projects and studies; develops plans and recommends changes in policies and procedures. Evaluates information related to the application process and recommends approval, disapproval, or alternative approaches. Coordinates and performs evaluations and analyses pertaining to the elements of the comprehensive General Plan, area plans, environmental impact reports, implementation, redevelopment and capital improvement plans, programs and related municipal ordinances and policies. Prepares reports and recommendations and state and federal applications and documents; confers with personnel from other departments and agencies; meets with community representatives to encourage cooperative action or resolve problems. Makes oral presentations before commissions, committees, community groups and boards of other governmental agencies. Makes special investigations of a technical nature regarding planning projects; reports conclusions and recommendations in technical report form or for publication. Directs the preparation and design of maps, charts, models, sketches and other graphic presentations; prepares reports, presentations, correspondence and other written materials. May act in the absence of the Deputy Community Development Director/Planning on a relief basis. Qualifications Education and Experience: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in city or regional planning, urban planning, or a closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience. A Master’s degree in city, regional or urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the professional planning experience. Other Requirements Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be willing to attend evening meetings as required. Knowledge Principles and practices of public administration, supervision and management. Objectives, principles, procedures, standards, practices, information services, and trends in urban planning. Land use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and social/economic concepts as applied to municipal planning. Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts related to the planning process. Application, modification and interrelationships between ordinances, policies, standards, procedures, and practices associated with the planning function. Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Terminology, symbols, methods, and techniques used in planning and map drafting. Local government organization and the functions and practices of a municipal planning unit. Skills Planning, assigning, training, directing, and evaluating the work of others in work procedures. Organizing, directing, and conducting complex planning studies and activities. Performing and coordinating activities, such as the collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and recommendations. Interpreting laws, policies, procedures, regulations, maps, specifications, site and building plans, graphs, and statistical data. Making persuasive presentations of ideas and recommendations. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Preparing clear, concise, and complete technical documents, reports and correspondence. Additional Information This class specification allows for reasonable accommodation for disabilities as defined by the ADA. #J-18808-Ljbffr