Description

See NOTE below for future wage increases.

THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov.

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Planning Division of the Community Development Department is responsible for reviewing land development proposals, ensuring compliance with the City's General Plan, Land Use Code, Local Coastal Program, State Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other applicable local and state regulations.

THE POSITION:
Under direction, to perform a wide variety of difficult professional duties related to planning, redevelopment, zoning, architectural, and environmental matters; and performs related duties as required.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:
The position works a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm. City offices are closed on Fridays. City facilities will also close for a period of approximately two weeks in December with time off for non-essential personnel.

BENEFITS:
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please see the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association: Miscellaneous Employees'.

NOTE:
This classification is scheduled to receive a wage increase of 7.22% ef fective the first full pay period in January 2023 and January 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of planning regulations and guidelines published by the City and state and federal agencies.
• Makes on-site physical inspections for code violations and project approval compliance.
• Prepares and updates elements of the City's General Plan.
• Recommends work programs and schedules.
• Conducts thorough and accurate research.
• Acts as an intermediary between interdepartmental and interjurisdictional requirements.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population, census, and land use data and trends.
• Prepares thorough and accurate written reports on such trends.
• Implements and explains to citizens the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Reviews development and redevelopment proposals and works with developers to reach agreements on acceptable development plans.
• Analyzes submittals for compliance with City planning and development regulations.
• Explains required changes to applicants so that submittals will meet development review requirements.
• Provides useful and helpful information to developers and others regarding local, state, and federal planning and development requirements so that questions and concerns are effectively resolved.
• Understands and is able to apply sound planning and design principles in the analysis of applications and development projects.
• Designs graphic formats to effectively present planning concepts and proposals for public evaluation.
• Organizes, prepares, and processes written reports and documents such as environmental impact reports for complex planning projects and makes oral presentations before the Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings as required.
• Reviews Planning Commission books for completion and accuracy before distribution.
• Checks and reviews business license applications and assures compliance with land use and zoning regulations.
• Provides the applicant information on land use and zoning regulations in a complete and timely manner.
• Leads and participates in the work of professional and technical staff in data collection, analysis, plan formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of planning policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• Two (2) years of professional-level urban planning experience.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Bachelor's degree in enviornmental planning from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience leading community engagement/outreach and public participation.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• If your college degree is from a school outside of the United States you may be required to certify that your degree is equivalent to a degree obtained in the United States. The following are a few recognized credential evaluation agencies: www.naces.org, www.aice-eval.org or www.aacrao.org. The City of National City does not recommend or endorse any particular evaluation service.
• Note: Processing times and costs will vary so individuals may want to check several services to determine which one best meets their needs.

Examination Process

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above may be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the
supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your goverment jobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates must attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.

Alternative Work Schedule

City employees work a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday 7am to 6 pm. City offices are closed on Fridays. For Police, Fire, and Nutrition employees, work schedule may differ.

For benefit information, please click on the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association: Miscellaneous Employees'