Knowledge of:
Functions and responsibilities of a public planning agency; principles, methods and techniques of land use and environmental planning and zoning; principles of public administration, organization and management; organizational and functional structure of the County; 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; personnel management practices including staff development, supervision, selection, training and discipline; public and business administration;, supervision, training, and work evaluation; and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and environmental impact assessment.
Skill and Ability to:
Direct, plan, organize, manage and coordinate the functions and programs of the Planning Department; exhibit strong administrative, organizational and managerial aptitude; select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development; develop departmental budget and control expenditures; review the work of department staff and resolve problems; recognize operational problems and implement effective solutions; 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; make presentations to the Board of Supervisors, other agencies and the public; organize and conduct major research studies; prepare and supervise the preparation of difficult, complex, and specialized planning projects; determine the appropriate level of environmental review for various projects and assess mitigation measures for effectiveness; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels as well as with other agencies and the public; display and maintain the highest degree of maturity, integrity, loyalty, accountability and good judgment; and maintain the County’s commitment to provide excellent customer service.
Education, Training and Experience:
 
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in land use planning or a related field AND five years of planning experience in a public agency, with at least three (3) years at a supervisory level.
 
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred but not required.