Senior Planner

Under general direction, performs difficult supervisory and planning work within a major functional section of the Planning Division.

This is a supervisory-level class in the professional planning series. An incumbent in this class exercises substantial independent judgment and initiative by performing complex planning work and supervising staff within a major planning section.

• Supervises the activities of staff in a Planning Division section; assigns, trains, directs and evaluates and coordinates the work of subordinates; helps select staff as needed; assists with disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Assists the Department’s management team; confers with peers and superiors to keep fully informed of new legislation, regulations, and other developments; helps develop Division goals and objectives; recommends and implements policies and procedures as needed.
• Prepares a variety of reports including complex planning reports; supervises and participates in the preparation of ordinance changes, regulatory amendments, environmental impact reports, and other complex planning documents.
• Participates in difficult planning projects; helps review, analyze and make recommendations regarding development projects.
• Assists in the development, organization and implementation of community participation programs as well as the preparation/implementation of planning programs.
• Supervises the collection, synthesis, analysis and reporting of data; supervises and performs research assignments; may prepare complex graphic displays and/or illustrations.
• May meet and consult with other governmental agencies, private organizations, and others as necessary to address issues of common interest.
• Supervises and participates in the process of assisting the public with the interpretation of zoning and planning regulations; helps investigate and resolve complaints.
• Participates in staff meetings as required; may attend Planning Commission meetings, Board of Supervisors hearings and other meetings/conferences as assigned; may make presentations as assigned.
• Performs special projects as assigned; may assist with budget preparation and other administrative activities.