Principal Planner

Salary : $117,036.00 - $149,376.00 Annually

Location : Hemet, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24/25-034

Department: Planning Division

Opening Date: 11/21/2024

Closing Date: 12/19/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

THE CITY

THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Hemet is currently accepting applications for a Principal Planner. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Community Development.

**3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) EFFECTIVE JULY 2025**

Summary Description

Under administrative direction of the Community Development Director (CDD), the Principal Planner assumes secondary management of the Planning Division. Assists the department head in the overall administration of the Department and performs complex professional work in all phases of City planning, redevelopment, budgeting and supervision; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguished from the CDD in that the incumbent is not a department head, and does not have final responsibility and accountability for the entire department. The position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Planning Division. Responsibilities and assignments are broad in scope and require considerable independent judgment on issues that are complex, interpretive and evaluative in nature.

Receives direct supervision from the CDD, exercises supervision of professional and technical staff as directed.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Assists the Director in the administration and coordination of overall departmental activities; develops policies and procedures for the department.

Represents the City, as assigned, in relations with the community, advisory committees, local state and federal agencies, other planning departments, and professional organizations.

Develops and implements new zoning ordinances, and processing procedures for the City. Assists in developing and monitoring the departmental budget.

Coordinates the conduct of environmental impact studies, including the preparation of requests for proposal; coordinates project review by other agencies; evaluates conclusions of environmental impact reports and prepares recommendations.

Coordinates and supervises the work of professional and paraprofessional planning staff in development planning, advance planning/redevelopment, permits and/or special projects.

Prepares reports and documents for City Council and Planning Commission agenda; attends City Council, Planning, and Traffic Commissions; makes presentations and responds to requests/questions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of municipal planning.
• Techniques and processes involved in the preparation and implementation of long-range and General Plans, redevelopment plans and housing programs.
• Federal and State housing, environmental and planning law and other planning legislation.
• Project management methods and practices, including methods of preparing designs, reports and recommendations.

ABILITY

• Analyze and interpret complex planning and design/development and housing data, assess land use proposals and issue recommendations.
• Make effective presentations before City Council, Commissions or Community groups.
• Supervise the work of subordinate staff, counsel and discipline staff, and process grievances.
• Assist in developing and administering a departmental budget.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities is graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in city or regional planning or related field; four years of experience in professional land use planning work performed in public agencies, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Supplemental Information

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical: Must possess sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer; operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and close to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Environment: Standard office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may travel from site to site, interact with upset customers, interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Selection Process:

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral board interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain valid for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Hemet Mid-Managers Association
Benefits Summary
(Updated July 2024)

The following is a summary of the provided benefits to full-time employees in the Hemet Mid-Managers Association unit. For further information, please refer to the Hemet Mid-Managers Association MOU.

Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Classic Members: 2.5% at 55 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on single highest year; employee contributes 8% (no Social Security deduction).
• PEPRA (New) Members: 2% at 62 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on a three-year average; employee contributes 50% of total normal cost, currently 8% (no Social Security deduction).

Medical Coverage:

• The City contributes 100% of premium for employee only coverage on the City's Kaiser plans.

Dental & Vision Coverage:

• The City pays 100% of the premium for dental & vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• The City pays 100% of the premium for a term-life insurance policy of $50,000.
• The City pays 100% of the premium for long-term disability insurance.

Deferred Compensation:

• The City contributes 2% of monthly salary.
• Deferred compensation plan contribution of $125 per month in lieu of retiree medical benefits. (Applies only to employees eligible for the retiree medical benefits.)

Educational Reimbursement:

• The City will provide up to $2,250 per calendar year, subject to terms set forth in the Management/Confidential Resolution.

Leave Accruals:

• New Exempt Employees earn up to the following amounts of leave:
  • 248 hours per year of PTO (Personal Time Off)
  • 8 hours per month Sick Leave
  • 12 paid Holidays & 2 floating holidaysper year

Bilingual Pay:

• The City will provide $100 per month for eligible assignments based on the City's needs for bilingual skill and successful completion of a test.

Auto Allowance:

The City will provide $500 per month to eligible management positions

Uniform Allowance:
The City will provide $1500 annually (For Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor only)

Note: The provisions of this summary do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this summary may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract negotiations between the recognized employee association and the City of Hemet.

01

Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Please do not indicate "see resume." The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligibility list. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

Please indicate your field of study.

• Not Applicable
• Planning
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Natural Sciences
• Other related field

04

How many years of professional planning experience do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 or more

05

Please describe your professional planning experience. Be detailed and specific and include job title(s), employer name(s), dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If not applicable, type "N/A".

06

Describe your experience with public participation. Include examples in which you either led, facilitated, or participated in public presentations (including presentations to Boards, Commissions, and Councils), public meetings, and/or community outreach programs. Be detailed and specific and include job title(s), employer name(s), dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week. If not applicable, type "N/A".

07

Describe your experience reviewing and responding to external project proposals, planning projects, EIRs or other CEQA documents, etc. as a representative of a public agency. Briefly describe a project you reviewed and explain the potential impacts and areas of nexus you identified, and how you communicated those impacts in formal comments. Include job title(s), employer name(s), dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week. If not applicable, type "N/A".

08

CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Hemet.

• Yes
• No

Required Question