Planning Manager I/II

The Ventura County Resource Management Agency is seeking applicants for a Planning Manager position to manage the Residential Permit Section in the Planning Division. 

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This position serves under the direction of the Planning Director and/or Assistant Planning Director, depending on which section is assigned as manager: policy programs (4 sections) or permitting programs (4 sections). The current position is to manage the Residential Permit Section, but all planning managers can serve in any section based upon the annual operational needs of the Division as determined by the Planning Director. A GIS Story map with more information about the Planning Division for potential job candidates can be viewed: HERE

The Planning Manager assists in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of various activities within the Planning Divisions of the Resource Management Agency (RMA); and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with expertise in planning principles and practice, exceptional communication skills, and proven success managing, mentoring, and motivating professional staff. Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability implementing Zoning Ordinance regulations, General Plan policies, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Individuals who are certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and hold a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, or a related field from an accredited university are highly desired.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This series is characterized by the responsibility to plan, organize, and supervise the activities of a section within the RMA Planning Division.

Manager, RMA Services I-Planning is the entry-level management job class within the RMA Planning Division. Manager, RMA Services II-Planning is the intermediate level. Incumbents are distinguished from Deputy Director-RMA series in that the latter is responsible for managing an entire major division of the Agency.

APPROXIMATE SALARY

• Manager-RMA Services I-Planning -$4,200.48 – $5,880.67 (Biweekly) 
• Manager-RMA Services II-Planning -$4,589.49 – $6,425.91 (Biweekly)

PAYROLL TITLE:  Manager- RMA Services I/II-Planning

Manager RMA Services I/II-Planning are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation. Incumbents in this classification are eligible for benefits at the MB3 level.

Example of Duties – Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the section’s daily activities including consultant services; supervises, hires, trains, counsels, and evaluates assigned staff; and recommends or imposes management or disciplinary action. 
• Administers, reviews, and evaluates daily activities of the Planning Division Section (e.g.: Conditional Use Permits, Planned Development Permits, etc.) for processing cases consistent with land use regulations, both coastal and non-coastal areas of the county, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance reporting.
• Provides management-level expertise, input, and decision-making for ministerial and discretionary projects and permits including coordination and oversight of consultant services.
• Manages work assignments and monitors planner case management activities for section planners.
• Functions as a member of the Planning Division Management Team to propose, evaluate, and develop policies and procedures for the Division and the County.
• Serves on a standing committee of managers who meet and review new development projects and policies related to Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and operations within the Planning Division.
• May represent the Planning Director or Assistant Planning Director at meetings or public hearings.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Manager- RMA Services I-Planning: Extensive experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities may be obtained by completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible land-use planning experience which includes some training, education or direct experience in the areas of supervisory and management practices.

Substitution: Additional experience in land-use planning may be substituted for the education.

Manager- RMA Services II-Planning: Extensive experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities may be obtained by completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field and five (5) or more years of progressively responsible land-use planning experience which includes one (1) or more years of supervisory or management experience leading a team of professional planning staff.

An example of progressively responsible land-use planning experience includes permitting or related regulatory activity in housing and resource planning in agricultural areas, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, and compliance with Local Coastal Plans and the California Coastal Act.

Necessary Special Requirements:

DESIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques to accomplish work related to urban and regional planning.

Working knowledge of:

Skilled in: