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Ventura County Planning Manager I-II in Ventura, California
Planning Manager I-II
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Planning Manager I-II
Salary
$105,519.28 - $161,423.92 Annually
Location
Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
0817RMA-24AA (DS)
Department
Resource Management Agency
Opening Date
05/20/2024
Closing Date
6/17/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Description
WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:
General Salary Increase 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
New Hire/Retention/Referral Incentive New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. (Subject to the section of the Management Resolution Secs. 625 — 627).
Educational incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5 % for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5.0% for completion of a graduate degree.
Bilingual incentive – Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule – We support work life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
Annual Leave Accrual – New regular, full-time employees in this classification will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
Annual Leave Redemption – Upon using 80 hours of annual leave within the proceeding 12-month period, an employee may elect to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 of annual leave accrued in the same year.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts – Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increases spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
Holidays -12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
VENTURA COUNTY
The County's 1,873 square miles include 1,846 square miles of land with 42 miles of coastline which is home to the following cities and points of interest: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Ventura County is a "general law" county, governed by a five-member, elected-by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, and to advise, assist, and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board's jurisdiction. It focuses on serving its residents by promoting engagement, strategy, execution and accountability to include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to ensure that all employees are treated with respect and without discrimination, and to improve culturally appropriate outcomes for community members.
THE AGENCY
Resource Management Agency comprises Environmental Health, Building & Safety, Code Compliance, Operations and GIS, and the Planning Division. The primary goal of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public through administration and enforcement of County ordinances, Board policy, and state and federal laws regarding land use, and commercial and environmental regulation.
THE DIVISION
The Planning Division provides land use services to the public in areas of residential, commercial, and industrial permitting, engages in long range community planning and zoning enforcement, and coordinates a variety of regional programs in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. The Planning Division is currently implementing the 2040 General Plan which received the California Chapter American Planning Association State Award of Excellence in 2021. This General Plan includes the first Spanish translated General Plan in the State and an innovative electronic “e-General Plan” for easy accessibility, searching and downloading relevant policies and programs for key components from the General Plan, such as Climate Action, Environmental Justice, and Healthy Communities.
THE POSITION
The position serves under the direction of the Planning Director and/or Assistant Planning Director, depending on which section 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.
The Planning Manager assists in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordination 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 RMA and the 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 - $4,058.43 - $5,681.81 (Biweekly)
Manager – RMA Services II - Planning - $4,434.29 - $6,208.61 (Biweekly)
PAYROLL TITLE
Manager - Resource Management Agency 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.
Examples 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 - Resource Management Agency 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 - Resource Management Agency 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:
Independent travel is required.
Possession of a valid California driver license is required.
Experience working with elected and appointed public officials and bodies, public agencies, and community groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
DESIRED:
Experience implementing state and local regulations that pertain to housing and resource planning in agricultural areas, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, and compliance with Local Coastal Plans and the California Coastal Act.
Master’s degree in urban and/or Regional Planning, Natural Resources or related field.
Three (3) or more years management experience leading a team of professional planning staff.
Two (2) or more years of experience in the preparation of environmental impact reports pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and techniques to accomplish work related to urban and regional planning.
Federal, state, and local laws and regulation relating to planning and land use and environment protection.
Working knowledge of:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review process.
Management and leadership principles, practices, and techniques
Map and plan reading.
Skilled in:
Evaluating and processing projects and permits subject to State Housing Laws and local zoning standards.
Evaluating, processing, and implementing regulations related to agricultural and environmentally sensitive habitat resource areas.
Managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to:
Supervise, direct, coordinate and implement major land use planning projects and programs.
Interpret and understand local ordinances.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Set objectives and review recommendations.
Prepare clear and concise written reports.
Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional and technical planning subordinate staff.
Provide mentorship and professional development to staff.
Manage consultant service contracts for selectin, annual budgeting and invoicing, and performance.
Assist the Planning Director and Assistant Planning Director to manage the operations of the Planning Division.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Present and communicate clearly and effectively with the Board of Supervisors, other governing bodies, staff, citizens, and interest groups.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 P.M. Monday, June 17, 2024.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application; however, it/they may not be substituted in lieu of the application.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.
NOTE: If upon first review there is a high number of applicants who appear to meet the minimum requirements, additional comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the oral examination. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application and supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related Oral Examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary, Extra Help, Intermittent, and Fixed-Term) vacancies for this position and similar positions within the Resource Management Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Planning Division, Residential Permits Section.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Daisy Silva via email at Daisy.Silva@ventura.org
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
MANAGEMENT
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU
01
Please describe your work experience in a manager/supervisor or team lead role of a division or program or project. Include your direct experience managing, supervising or leading employees (or consultants) and coordinating/directing activities and work product related to the program; the length of time you held the position; the number and employment level (title) of employees that reported directly to you; and the administrative and personnel functions for which you were responsible. If no experience, please state "no experience".
02
Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver License prior to hire?
Yes
No
03
Do you have a Master's Degree in Planning or a related field? If yes, indicate the degree field and the university that conferred the Master's degree? If none, please state "none".
04
Please describe your experience as a professional planner working with elected and appointed public officials and bodies, other public agencies, and community groups. Please include an accomplishment which demonstrates your skill working collaboratively with these groups including your role and responsibilities. If no experience, please state "no experience".
05
Please describe your experience in each of the following specific areas, providing examples to illustrate your role and responsibilities; if no experience, please state "no experience". A) Processing discretionary entitlement applications, from application submission through construction and operational compliance; B) Presenting before a board, commission, or governing body; C) Reviewing, drafting, and editing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents; and D) Providing excellent customer service in a land-use planning or local government agency context.
06
Please describe your experience implementing state and local regulations that pertain to single family, multifamily, special needs housing, resource planning in agricultural areas, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, and compliance with Local Coastal Plans and the California Coastal Act. Include the name of the company/business, length of time worked, your role and responsibilities, and titles of employees you supervised or managed. If no experience, please state "no experience".
07
Do you currently have an AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification through the American Planning Association?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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