Planner II/III/IV - Current Planning

The Position Planners assigned to the Land Development (Current Planning) Section in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department, addresses current planning issues including implementing ordinances; reviewing development proposals; assisting customers at the front counter; and addressing local and regional planning issues affecting Encinitas.
The vacancy will be staffed at the Planner II/II or IV level.
Planner II- $5,114- $6,853/ Planner III $5,575 - $7,472/Planner IV $6,276- $8,831 Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to) Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
) Communicates and confers with citizens, architects, developers, and engineers regarding the City’s land use policies, development standards, and processes at the front counter; provides information related to zoning, kennel permits, business license requests, alcoholic and beverage license applications, general plan compliance, and other related issues, both in person and over the phone; computes acreages and frontages; reviews commercial industrial, and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearances; identifies correction actions to be taken by owners; recommends improvement and rehabilitation programs; processes permit applications and calculates appropriate fees.
Reviews applications and submitted plans for various building permits, which may include: swimming pools, room additions, walls and fences, demolished properties, new developments, and/or other related structures.
Schedules intakes for coastal development permits, administrative/discretionary applications, plan submittals, and other related information.
Participates in a variety of staff and development review meetings to discuss projects with peers and staff; provides interpretive assistance to staff on development standards, project proposals, and/or clarification of policies.
Inputs a variety of planning information into databases; queries data and develops related reports.
Conducts research and analysis related to land use, legislative activities, social, economic, and population data on various local and regional planning issues and community matters for dissemination internally, to elected and/or appointed officials, Boards, Councils, Commissions, and to the general public; researches, collects, records, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes statistical and demographic information for regional and City data; creates related informational and advisory reports, presentations, maps, logs, and computer and paper files.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
In addition to the responsibilities above positions assigned to level II may be responsible for: Creating informational and advisory reports and presentations; Researching and drafting ordinances and General Plan amendments for review; creating and maintaining databases for surveys, mailing lists, public participants, project summaries, and other planning related subjects; Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision; Preparing decisions for projects under departmental administrative purview for departmental approval; Researching and drafting resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council; Conducting and coordinating site visits for proposed development sites; Conducting surveys, studies, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues such as pedestrian crossing and accessibility, parking, housing, sidewalks, trails, building permits, and other planning related issues; Assisting in conducting and organizing public workshops and hearings; Inspecting properties and structures for compliance with current zoning codes and regulations; Participating in the development of departmental policies and procedures; Reviewing and preparing legal and public notices and notices of decision; Assisting in coordinating City planning and development related activities with other City departments and with outside agencies; Assigning new addresses to projects and utilities and updating related land management files to reflect new assessor parcel information.
In addition to the responsibilities for a level II position, positions assigned to level III may be responsible for: Attending public hearings regarding assigned projects and presenting reports to decision making bodies; Preparing detailed technical reports on development proposals; Reviewing development proposals of routine to medium complexity; Organizing and participating in conducting workshops for the Planning Commission, City Council, citizen groups, and other interested parties; Managing a project workload; Conducting final inspections for projects; Negotiating and mediating with applicants, developers, citizens, elected and appointed officials, project consultants, external agencies, and the general public on land use issues; Preparing and delivering agenda reports on development proposals and land use issues; Reviewing grading and improvement plans; Conducting studies, spatial analysis, surveys, and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues; Managing deposit accounts for discretionary planning applications to ensure accuracy in billing and to maximize cost recovery.
In addition to the responsibilities for a level III position, positions assigned to level IV may be responsible for: Representing the department at status meetings; Managing assigned planning projects of greater complexity and community significance or sensitivity.
Demonstrating ability to address and evaluate medium to complex issues/projects.
Working independently and exercises judgment and initiative.
Independently assisting applicant/public on complex and sensitive matters Knowledge of: customer service principles; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment; municipal planning principals; research methods; mathematical concepts; CEQA principals; site planning and architectural design principles; principles and practices of urban planning and development; planning terminology, methods, materials, practices, and techniques; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
Skill in: prioritizing work and time; using computers and related software applications; providing customer service; reviewing and interpreting plans and details; managing projects; managing multiple priorities simultaneously; interpreting planning and zoning programs to the general public; performing mathematical calculations; using modern office equipment; reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings; reading maps and scales; conducting research; resolving conflict; analyzing and collecting data; creating and giving presentations; speaking in public; preparing reports and documents; preparing initial studies; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience Level II requirements include: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, and one year of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education.
In addition to the above experience, Level III requirements include: Two years of progressively responsible technical level experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In addition to the above experience, Level IV requirements include: Three years of progressively responsible technical experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Application Process and Deadline An application with both an attached resume AND cover letter are required by 12/3/2023 *** Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed *** The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding.
The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply.
Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed.
A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking.
A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening.
Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Encinitas & San Dieguito Water District2023 Benefits Summary Cafeteria Health PlanThe City provides $15,800 annually towards the purchase of qualified benefits on a pre-tax basis under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan.
Qualified benefits include: health, dental, vision, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), healthcare FSA, parking and transit FSA.
The remaining balance is available as additional taxable income, up to $7,900 per year ($329.
17 twice monthly).
Health insurance benefits are provided through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
RetirementThe City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):Retirement FormulasTier 1 – Classic 2.
7% @ 55Tier 2 – Classic 2% @ 60Tier 3 – New Member 2% @ 62 457 Deferred CompensationThe City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation.
These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.
Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long Term Disability InsuranceThe City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD).
Group Term Life Insurance is equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000.
AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance.
LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month.
San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.
Employees may choose to purchase additional life insurance through the City's Voluntary Optional Life Insurance program.
Sick Leave (Maximum Four Units)The City's Income Protection Plan (IPP) protects employees who become incapacitated by a single episode of illness, injury or disability for one or more work days, not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days (520 hours).
New hires shall receive one Unit of Benefit upon hire.
Subsequent units shall accrue at the rate of one Unit every quarter until twelve (12) months have been completed.
After twelve (12) months of employment, the employee shall accrue a Unit per month, except for any month in which an absence has occurred.
Employees who were hired prior to June 30, 2003 and remain consistently employed by the City and/or SDWD earn five (5) units.
Parental Leave (Baby Bonding)Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave.
Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.
Vacation LeaveEmployees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service:Hours of Paid Vacation Per YearHire - 5 Years 104 Hours6 - 10 Years 128 Hours11 - 15 Years 152 Hours16+ Years 184 HoursCredit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.
Paid Leave for Family Member IllnessEach new full time employee is granted a beginning balance of fourteen (14) hours of paid time off to attend to family member(s) in need of the employee's assistance in times of illness.
One hour of additional paid leave is accrued each pay period.
The maximum accrual is seventy-eight (78) hours.
HolidaysEmployees receive twelve (13) fixed holidays and four (5) floating holidays (45hours) per fiscal year.
Holiday ClosureThe City is closed from Christmas Eve through New Years Day.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues.
Eight sessions per issue are available each calendar year.
Computer Purchase ProgramThe City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000.
Tuition AssistanceEligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration.
Social Security and MedicareThe City does not participate in the Social Security program.
The City and employees each pay 1.
45% to Medicare Insurance.
This is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to employees of the City of Encinitas and San Dieguito Water District.
Exact benefits an employee is entitled to receive are determined by the City Council through collective bargaining agreements between the City and the union representing the employee's classification, as well as through various Resolutions and Ordinances.
If there is a conflict between the information in this summary and the official plans/contracts, the official documents will prevail.