Communication Studies Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2022 - 2023

Job Summary

Performs moderately complex technical functions related to urban planning projects and programs, including: collecting, analyzing and presenting planning data; regularly interacting with customers to disseminate information related to property requirements, ordinances, laws, codes, etc.; reviewing submitted plans, blueprints, etc., and applying approvals; and preparing reports for presentation to various groups, commissions, etc.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Assists in overseeing and completing various planning programs and functions, including: providing planning information parties (property development rights, historic preservation, permit processes, zoning regulations, regulatory policies, etc.) to interested parties through regular interaction at the counter; conducting research and disseminating findings; reviewing blue prints, sketches and applications for permit approval; and logging in plans and assuring necessary components are present.

Manages planning cases and monitoring projects under construction, including: reviewing cases and assuring compliance with ordinances, guidelines, acts, etc.; meeting with interested parties to discuss cases; conducting site visits; corresponding with customers regarding application requirements; rendering decisions regarding planning projects; and presenting cases to governing bodies with recommendations for approval/disapproval.

Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports and staff reports.

Interacts with a variety of high level individuals, both internally and within the community to provide information, disseminate departmental information and assist in resolving administrative issues.

Composes correspondence in accordance with standard policies; answers various inquiries; explains policies and procedures; processes routine and non-routine matters independently.

Performs specialized research and statistical work on assigned subjects for staff and management.

Important Job Functions

Assists staff in completing various advance planning projects, including: assisting with planning policy projects; overseeing the work of contractors; processing contracts; scheduling and conducting public meetings; reviewing the work of consultants; and preparing and delivering presentations.

Conducts research related to policy analysis; compares the policies of various jurisdictions.

Conducts geographical information systems (GIS) mapping, including: joining information tables to geographic shapes; conducting research; and developing site plan photographs.

Serves as a liaison and/or member of various committees, boards, and/or teams and collaborates, persuades, presents reports to and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations.

Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, division, or departments via telephone, mail, email or FAX.

May serve as backup for other positions within the department.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field; and,

One to two years of progressively responsible experience; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses And Certifications

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification (desirable)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues, administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation, principles and practices of public administration, including knowledge of government organizations and operations, principles, practices, and techniques of effective customer service and collaborative problem solving, methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation, budget development processes and procedures, external governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment, basic planning principles and theories, environmental review policies, planning ethics, all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job and record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Skill in:using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines, applying logical thinking to solve problems and accomplish tasks; analyzing, resolving, and/or making recommendations regarding a variety of administrative, financial, and operational issues, preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials, organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction, communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, the public, and City and government officials in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner, computer and appropriate computer applications to perform the essential and important functions of the job, operation and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, and telephone systems, researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials and preparing and delivering presentations.

Abilities to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, communicate in English both orally and in writing at the appropriate level, perform mathematical calculations at the appropriate level, learn and follow City and departmental policies procedures, read and interpret documents such as operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy, draft and type correspondence and deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

• The City participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement Systems (CalPERS). Retirement formula will be based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS, e.g. 2.7% @ 55 for Classic Members (single highest year) or 2% @ 62 for New Members (average of three highest years). New Member employees are responsible for paying the employee contribution of one-half of the total normal cost of the plan, as defined by CalPERS, through a payroll deduction and Classic Members are responsible for paying the employee contribution of 8% through a payroll deduction.
• Flexible benefit allowance for health, dental, and vision insurance with an added allowance for eligible dependents, including children (under the age of 26), spouse, or domestic partner (effective the 1st of the month following hire date).
• $100.00 per month 457 deferred compensation contribution paid by the City (employer contribution). Employee can also make employee contributions toward the same plan. Annual limited is dictated by the IRS.
• $100.00 per month Retiree Health Savings (RHS) account contribution paid by the City.
• Vacation Leave: 80 hours the first year; 120 hours years 2 through 9; increasing to 160 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year.
• Personal Leave: 36 hours per year.
• 10 City paid holidays.
• 9/80 & 4/10 work schedule (depends on department/division's operation needs).
• Life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary to a cap of $100,000 plus $20,000 (effective the 1st of the month following hire date).
• Disability Insurance: 66 2/3% of salary to cap of $3,077 per week, after a 30-day elimination period.
• Tuition reimbursement at l00% of the fee schedule for the University of California for job-related courses pre-approved by the Department Director (up to $7,500 per fiscal year).
• Optional Benefits: AFLAC, Supplemental Life Insurance, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Flexible Benefit Plan (FSA) for medical reimbursement and dependent care assistance and cash out of accrued Vacation and Administrative Leaves (if applicable).
  
  

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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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What is your Bachelor's Degree in?

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Do you possess one to two years of related experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Briefly describe your experience reviewing development proposals.

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Briefly describe the groups/individuals you have made oral presentation before?

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Briefly describe your experience working the public counter.

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Do you possess an Amercian Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (desirable)?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question