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Home My WebLink AboutCC Res 6324 2012-11-13 RESOLUTION NUMBER 6324 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT PLANNER THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: Section 1. The classification of Assistant Planner is hereby added to the Classification Plan. A copy of the Assistant Planner class specification is attached hereto. Section 2. The other classifications in the Classification Plan are hereby amended to reflect reporting requirements necessitated by this change in the Classification Plan. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of November , 2012 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members __. ,t%1. It. /tip U. .,iis IA .�.�_/ NOES: Council Members ( i ABSENT: Council Members ABSTAIN: Council Members ' .... , � :�~ 44,;„Fes. A / a- * j".%�; Mayor ATTEST: f°p of 12' �O gQ'- Q' 7�OC gFa 7 ,9, w�CIN City Clerk COUN -C STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6324 on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of November , 2012. 1 n. it Clerk Resolution Number 6324 h, C.,./\r�OPP CFgjEO ' Assistant Planner Isceprin 59':nl h.'Q: Department/Division: Community Development/Planning Reports To: Community Development Director Provides Direction To: Not Applicable FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt Date Prepared: November 1, 2012 Date Adopted by City Council: GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, performs professional-level tasks in current and comprehensive planning activities, including technical research and report writing. This position also provides information and assistance to developers, the business community, homeowners, architects, consultants, real estate personnel, contractors, City staff, and the general public; performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents at this level are required to perform the full range of professional level land use/urban planning activities in the Community Development Department. The Assistant Planner is distinguished from the Senior Planner by the latter's ability to work more independently and by the increased complexity of assignments, scope, and independent judgment exercised in performing assigned work. The Assistant Planner reports to the Community Development Director. Incumbents normally work under direct supervision, but are also expected to work productively on an individual basis and/or in the absence of a supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. 1. Performs assigned planning projects involving land use issues and related subjects; performs basic research and confers with applicants and agency representatives to identify problems and issues. 2. Provides information and assistance to the public at the counter by phone and by e-mail regarding routine to difficult planning-related matters regarding zoning, land use, municipal codes, subdivision regulations, the General Plan, demographic information, and current projects; researches and reviews building and development projects for plan completeness and ordinance compliance; coordinates project review with other City departments or outside entities. 3. Receives and reviews permit applications; assesses fees; establishes conditions for project approval by analyzing projects with respect to relevant laws, ordinances, regulations, and City policy; determines methods to reconcile project conflicts with zoning requirements and State environmental laws. Resolution Number 6324 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (continued) 4. Prepares and presents professional staff reports of summarized data, conclusions, and recommendations to various bodies as needed. 5. Confers with developers, building designers, contractors, architects, and the general public on planning and zoning related matters; interprets planning policies, State laws, and local ordinances and explains procedures. 6. Performs field investigations to ensure projects conform to zoning codes, design regulations and/or approved plans; performs design conformance plan checks; assists permit applicants to satisfy conditions of approval. 7. Performs various administrative functions for the department, including accepting applications and permits for processing and composing correspondence; maintains and updates land use information in files. 8. Assists in the coordination of Community Development projects with other departments and outside agencies. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban planning; understanding of State and Federal planning, zoning, development and environmental laws; statistical and research methods applied to the collection and analysis of data pertinent to planning. Ability to: Effectively read construction plans, site plans and maps; communicate both orally and in writing and prepare written reports in a format that can be understood by a layperson; use word processing and spreadsheet software to prepare statistical and narrative reports; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; read and interpret regulations; work and deal courteously and effectively with the general public and co-workers. Education/Training/Experience: One year of experience in the planning field, preferably at the community level. Educational achievement equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration or a related field. Licenses, Certificates; Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is constantly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand in office Resolution Number 6324 and field settings and to occasionally reach, lift, carry, and move records and documents weighing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with City managers, staff, developers, contractors, architects, officials, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee typically works in controlled office conditions. The noise level is usually moderate, at and below 85 decibels. Occasional driving is required to attend meetings at various City and off-site facilities, conduct field inspections, and public and private events. 1