Principal Planner

Principal Planner  Salary $120,552.00 - $153,852.00 Annually Location Hemet, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 24/25-048 Department Planning Division Opening Date 02/24/2025 Description Benefits Questions THE CITY THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Hemet is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Principal Planner to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of our community. This key position offers the opportunity to lead in a collaborative environment while overseeing advanced planning, zoning, and land use projects. As a Principal Planner, you will play a crucial role in creating sustainable growth, guiding urban development, and contributing to policy planning that aligns with the City’s vision. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for urban planning, and a deep understanding of zoning regulations and development processes. If you're ready to make a tangible impact on the community and work in a city with rich history and promising growth, the City of Hemet wants you! We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where your expertise can thrive. Apply today and become a part of Hemet’s exciting future, helping to enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses alike. Take the next step in your career by joining a city committed to innovative planning and community-driven progress. Summary Description Under administrative direction of the Community Development Director (CDD), the Principal Planner assumes secondary management of the Planning Division. Assists the department head in the overall administration of the Department and performs complex professional work in all phases of City planning, redevelopment, budgeting and supervision; and performs related duties as assigned. Distinguished from the CDD in that the incumbent is not a department head, and does not have final responsibility and accountability for the entire department. The position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Planning Division. Responsibilities and assignments are broad in scope and require considerable independent judgment on issues that are complex, interpretive and evaluative in nature. Receives direct supervision from the CDD, exercises supervision of professional and technical staff as directed. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assists the Director in the administration and coordination of overall departmental activities; develops policies and procedures for the department. Represents the City, as assigned, in relations with the community, advisory committees, local state and federal agencies, other planning departments, and professional organizations. Develops and implements new zoning ordinances, and processing procedures for the City. Assists in developing and monitoring the departmental budget. Coordinates the conduct of environmental impact studies, including the preparation of requests for proposal; coordinates project review by other agencies; evaluates conclusions of environmental impact reports and prepares recommendations. Coordinates and supervises the work of professional and paraprofessional planning staff in development planning, advance planning/redevelopment, permits and/or special projects. Prepares reports and documents for City Council and Planning Commission agenda; attends City Council, Planning, and Traffic Commissions; makes presentations and responds to requests/questions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE Principles and practices of municipal planning. Techniques and processes involved in the preparation and implementation of long-range and General Plans, redevelopment plans and housing programs. Federal and State housing, environmental and planning law and other planning legislation. Project management methods and practices, including methods of preparing designs, reports and recommendations. ABILITY Analyze and interpret complex planning and design/development and housing data, assess land use proposals and issue recommendations. Make effective presentations before City Council, Commissions or Community groups. Supervise the work of subordinate staff, counsel and discipline staff, and process grievances. Assist in developing and administering a departmental budget. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities is graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in city or regional planning or related field; four years of experience in professional land use planning work performed in public agencies, including two years in a supervisory capacity. CERTIFICATE/LICENSE A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy. Supplemental Information The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Physical: Must possess sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer; operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and close to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Environment: Standard office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may travel from site to site, interact with upset customers, interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral board interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain valid for a minimum of six months. Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED. CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE. THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE. Employer City of Hemet Address 445 E. Florida Ave Hemet, California, 92543 Phone 951.765.2315 Website http://www.hemetca.gov

Salary : $120,552 - $153,852