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RESOLUTION NUMBER ff:z8o
A RESOLUTION OF TI-1E ClTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING TI-1E POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE
POSITION OF SENIOR PLANNER
WHEREAS, the Senior Plal1ner position has been developed to address specialized as wcll as
generalist functions within thc Dcvelopmcnt Services Departmcnt; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, the Civil Service Board reviewed the Senior Planner job description
and detel111ined its completeness and appropriateness and recommended thc
Position Classification Plan bc amended to include that position, attached as
Exhibit A to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the position will be includcd in the Managcment /Mid-Management group and a
salalY range has been"established as listed below:
Range
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B
C
D
E
5313
$4963
5211
5472
5746
6033
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED thattheCityConnciJ oflhc City of Seal Beach
hereby amends thc Position Classification Plan to include thc position of Senior Planner, as set
f0l1h in "Exhibit A" attached hereto, and establishes thc wagcs and bcnefits salary range as
follows: -
Range
A
B
C
D
E
53B
$4963
5211
5472
5746
6033
PASSED, APPROVED ~ADOPTED by the City Council ofthc City of Seal 13each
on the :Jj,fJ day of ~/I ,2004 by the following vote:
AYES, Co~i1mon"'" ~'~A_~(yt/ .
Councilmcmbers a~--l
NOES:
A13SENT: Councihncmbers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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Resolution Number ~
City Council Resolullon _
Amending Posll;ulI ClassificlItion Plein -
Senior Planner PO.~it;(J1l
111"',116. 2004
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Bcach, Califomia, do hereby ccrtify that the forcgoing
resolution is thc originul copy of Resolution Number$"~ on file in the office of the City I
Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted'31 the City Council of tl, ty o! Seal Beuch, at a regular
meeting thereofhcld on the Q2I, - day of ,2004.
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Resolution Number ~~
City Council Reso/ution_
Amending Position Classification PIlIn -
Senior Planner Position
April 26, 201!4
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
SENIOR PLANNER
Cia. 'is specifications are intended to present a llescriplive /ist of tire range of tluties pel/onnell by employees in lire
class. Specificaliolls are 1101 illlellCled 10 rejlecl all dillies pelformed wllhilllhejob.
DEFINITION
To perfOlm a variety of difficult and complex professional planning functions involving the set
up of pcnnit systcms and customer service procedures that are integratcd with those of other
work units or departments; to assist in planning, organizing, and dirccting the work and the
employees of the Depmiment of Development Scrvices; and to provide infonnation and
assistance to City policy, makers, managcmcnt, dcvelopcrs, the business community and the
general public regm"ding plmming and development-related matters.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Rcccivcs dircction from thc Director of Dcvclopmcnt Seryices and exercises technical
supervision over professional, technical und elerical stuO'. A Senior Planner is expected to assist
in training and evaluating the work of others and may substitutc in the abscnce of thc Director.
Thc next highest levcl of work is thc department head. '
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essellllal alld olher illl}'or/all/
responsibilities alld d."ties ilia)' include, but <Ire 1I0t limited to /he.foIl01l'illg:
I Essenlial FUllcliolls:
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Assist in planning, orgamzmg amI directing the work and the employees of the
Department of Development Services.
Develop, rccommend and ovcrsec thc implcmentation of plans, policies, procedures, and
budgets; may plan, organize and direct the work of service providers, including building
sClviccs, CEQA compliance selvice providers, and staff suppOli selvice providers.
Provide assistance to the public and others by intcrprcting plans, zoning rcgulations and
relatcd policies and proccdurcs on thc telcphonc, at the public countcr and through
attcndance at community meetings.
Direct the preparation of agenda items, prepare written reports; make verbal
prcscntations, conduct complex research and analysis, and testify before regional and
state bodies 011 planning related matters.
Assist in establishing, modifying and achieving selvice delivery standards for the work of
the depmiment such as, but not limited to, plan and pcrmit proccssing, coordination and
integration of planning activities with the related work of other City dcpartments and
outsidc agcncies, customer access to public information and pcnnit/application status.
I'aliicipate in the introduction of new technology as needed to advancc thc dcpl11iment's
capability for scrving customers effectively and efficiently; and to support the
dcpartment's capacity lor analysis and record keeping.
Preparc or supcrvisc the preparation of special studies, repOlis and othcr docnments such
as, but not limited to, the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinancc, Initial CEQA Studies,
Environmental Impact Rcports, and various Planning Commission and City Council
reports.
Rcvicw and check plans and development proposals for compliance with appropllate
codes and building requiremcnts, detennine the level of cnvironmental review necessary
tor proposcd projects, make recommendations regarding dcvelopment proposals and
economic dcvelopment oPPOliunities, review, evaluate and advise on thc impacts of
proposed and new legislation and administrative regulations affccting planning functions.
Serve as a technical advisor to the Planning Conunission, City Council, City Manager,
City Attorney, other City departments, ad hoc committees and civic groups. .
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Resolution Number ~~
City Council Resolution
Amending PositIOn Classification PI",,-
Seniol" Planner Position
April 26, 2004
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
SENIOR PLANNER
Essential Functions (Continucd)
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Servc as technical advisor and secrctary to the Environmental Quality Control Board,
schedulc meetings and prcpare agenda items.
Stay abreast of new trcnds and prm.:ticcs in the field of urban planning by attending and
pmiicipating in professional group mcctings;
May, under the direction of the Director, negotiate and administer contracts with planning
consultants, cngineers, architects and others to pcrfonn planning and rClatcd services.
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Marginal Functions:
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Administer and oversee the operation of City-wide geographic infon11ation system (GIS).
Perf 01111 any related dutics and responsibilities as assigned by thc Director of
Dcvelopment Services.
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OUALIFICATlONS:
Knowledge of:
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Principles, practices and legislative requirements related to municipal land-use planning
including geneml plan development and administration, zoning administration and codc
enlorcemcnt, administration of the California Environmental Quality Act and the
California Coastal Act, application and intcgration of building and planning regulations,
economic development and rcdevelopment and related malleI'S. '
Principles and practiccs of pcrsonnel selection and supervision, including motivation,
discipline, training and cvaluation.
Typical technology resources and applications to the field of land-use planning and
administration such as, but not limited to, GIS, permit streamlining, public acccss to
intormation, and record kecping.
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Abilitv to:
. Establish and maintain cficctivc working relationships with City oflicials, other
governmental agencics, citizcns and the public.
. Decide the time, place and sequence of operations within an organizational framework, as
well as the ability to ovcrsce their executions.
. Analyze and categorize data and information using cstablished criteria, in order to
detennine consequences and to idcntify and select altematives. '
. lntcrprct and apply gencral and specific plans, zoning ordinances, coastal zone
regulations, CEQA regulations, and othcr relatcd development policics.
. Supervisc, train and evaluate professional, para-professional wld support staLT; oversee
professional service contractors.
. Use and apply standard business computers and office equipment whilc pcrfon11ing the
work.
EXPEIUENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
AllY combilllltioll of experience lInd tmillillg thllt would like (v provide the required knowledge lInd I
lIb/lities is qualiJj1i1/g. A typiclIlwlI)' to Obtllill the knowledge and abilities would be:
Expcriencc: Four years of progressively responsible work in muni,cipal planning and
community development.
TI'aining:
Equivalcnt to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
major coursework in planning, architecture, public administration or a related
field. A Master's dcgrcc in planning or a related field is highly desirable.
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Resolution Number
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City Cou1Icil Resollllioll_
Amending Position CllIs,vijicat;oll Plan -
Senior Pia liner PositIOn
April 26, 2004
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
SENIOR PLANNER
Licenses or
Certificates: Possession of a valid dliver's liccnsc.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
SENIOR PLANNER
Certification by thc Amelican Institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.) is desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Office environment with occasional field inspections.
Phvslcal Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions ni.ay requirc maintaining physical condition ncccssary for
silting or standing tor long periods of time.
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