Planning Director

Malibu, City of (CA) • Malibu, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Recruitment is open until filled. Department reorganization under consideration, and application reviews will begin after department reorganization is finalized. Once a final determination is made, the City will provide updates to applicants. If applicable, applicants will have the opportunity to update their applications.

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and oversees the operations, programs, and activities of the Planning Department including current, advance, and environmental planning, permitting, and code enforcement; formulates departmental policies, goals, and directives; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides complex professional assistance to the City Manager, the City Council, the Planning Commission and others in areas of expertise; performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over management, professional, technical, and administrative staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a department director classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Planning department including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of department policies, procedures, and services. The class provides assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, City functions and activities, including the role of an elected City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering the City's mission, goals, and objectives within general policy guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assumes full management responsibility for all Planning Department programs, services, and activities, including current, advance, and environmental planning, permitting and code enforcement.
Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Planning Department; establishes, within City policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships.
Provides for the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; approves and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Manages the development and administration of the department's budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Oversees and/or participates in the development of consultant requests for proposals for professional services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; coordinates with legal counsel to determine City needs and requirements for contractual services; negotiates contracts and agreements and administers same after award.
Develops and implements policies and regulations relating to land use, including the City's General Plan, Local Coastal Program, specific plans, zoning, annexations and other pertinent ordinances and policies.
Manages and oversees application and permit review on planned residential, commercial, and industrial projects, use permits, variances, and zoning changes.
Manages the preparation of environmental impact reports; assures compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for all City activities/projects.
Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to community services activities.
Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; implements modifications to department policies and procedures, as appropriate.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive public complaints, inquiries, and requests for services; assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
Oversees code enforcement field inspections, evaluates, and makes recommendations; participates in resolving code enforcement related issues as necessary.
Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the City Manager.
Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect City or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
Confers with engineers, developers, architects, a variety of agencies and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating planning and zoning matters; provides information regarding City development requirements.
Conducts site inspections, including determining if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances; makes recommendations regarding changes.
Ensures staff compliance with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities, including four (4) years of management and administrative experience.