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• Assist the Planning Manager and Community Development Director in preparing Zoning Ordinance and land use plan amendments, performing analytical research, drafting language,  preparing staff reports, resolutions, and presentations, and ensuring proper codification
• Prepare preliminary and final ordinances and resolutions regarding planning, zoning and related matters in coordination with the City Attorney
• Prepare environmental documentation including, but not limited to, Notices of Preparation, Determination, and Exemption in compliance with CEQA and ensuring proper public noticing and filing
• Prepare and perform analytical research, analyze and interpret complex studies, reports, and environmental documentation
• Draft and complete revisions to the General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance and other plans, policies and guidelines
• Review public and private development projects for compliance with the General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance and other regulatory standards and guidelines
• Assist with budget preparation, analysis and administration
• Assist with negotiating, preparing and managing contracts for environmental and other land use consultants, monitoring staff and consultants, and ensuring budget compliance
• Prepare and review staff reports for the Planning Commission, Preservation Commission, Harbor Commission and City Council
• Attend meetings including Planning Commission, Preservation Commission, City Council, and public workshops and public meetings
• Provide zoning and planning information to the public, making presentations, attending meetings and giving formal recommendations to City Commissions and various offices and agencies
• Assist and guide staff in review of permit and zoning applications
• Train, monitor, supervise, and evaluate staff performance
• Coordinate activities and serve as an advisor to the Planning Commission, Preservation Commission, and other boards and commissions, as assigned by the Community Development Director or Planning Manager
• Provide policy recommendations to the Community Development Director or Planning Manager on current and advanced planning projects/studies
• Represent the City in matters related to planning and zoning, as directed by the Community Development Director or Planning Manager
• Represent the Department in meetings with developers, agencies and applicants regarding proposed projects
• Assist in coordinating planning issues with other City Departments
• Implement policies and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and internal and external customer service
• Work irregular hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as necessary; being available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required
• Provide critical thinking towards thorough and professional recommendations and completed staff work
• Deliver effective internal and external customer service while solving problems and proactively creating sustainable solutions to issues
• Conduct duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor
• Support the City's mission, goals, policies and objectives
• Support the City's corporate values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility
• Perform other related duties as required

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Experience in advance planning is highly desirable. 
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience which indicates an ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

CLASSIFICATION:
The position is exempt from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act and employee is a member of the Unclassified Service.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process, such as: reference check, background investigation, fingerprint criminal history check, post-offer drug test, post-offer psychological and post-offer medical examination, the cost of which will be borne by the City.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Incomplete applications, including references to "see resume", are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments.

Note: 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.