The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning environmental health, and recreation.
The Planning Division works to enhance the quality of life by protecting agriculture and the natural and built environment while ensuring orderly growth, balancing conservation and development, involving the public in decision-making, and providing exceptional customer service.
THE POSITION:
The Planning (Principal) is responsible to supervise the work of subordinate personnel involved with the preparation of current planning and/or long-range planning projects. The incumbent manages a major unit in the Department of Environmental Management; and serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The Principal Planner supervises and participates in the most advanced, highly complex and controversial planning projects that the Division oversees. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, vibrant, and a solutions/detail-oriented leader who demonstrates knowledge of both current and advanced planning procedures and practices, current software, state and federal environmental review requirements, and the function of a planning division at an expert level. The individual will have a depth of experience preparing and presenting reports and recommendations to Airport Land Use Commissions, Planning Commissions, Boards of Supervisors and other outside agencies. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with managing concurrent complex current and advanced planning assignments, administrative responsibilities, providing leadership to junior planning staff and have a depth of knowledge in overseeing the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The individual will possess established public presentation skills and the ability to produce professional quality staff reports. Strong writing and verbal communication skills are required as the Principal Planner will regularly make presentations, respond to inquiries, and synthesize/translate complex technical planning information for less technical decision makers and the public-at-large. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing professional planning services, will have a sense of urgency, will be committed to providing quality service for the community, and possess a desire to support and help build a strong and efficient planning division. The individual will be a self-motivated and independent worker with excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with the County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commissioners outside agencies/other stakeholders, and organize / facilitate public meetings. The Solano County Planning Services Division is a vibrant, team-oriented work environment offering an intriguing opportunity to guide the current and future development of Solano County. Principal Planners will gain a broad range of experience and the satisfaction of guiding projects from inception to completion. Persons with a high level of integrity, ability to keep composed in all settings, and who work well with colleagues, junior staff and clients of all types, are desired. The ideal Principal Planner candidate is collaborative, inclusive, possesses excellent time management/problem solving skills, and is committed to exceptional customer service, to both internal and external customers. The individual will bring a positive attitude, a sense of humor, exercise thoughtful decision-making and provide defensible recommendations to the Planning Manager and Senior Management.
With your extensive background in complex planning and leadership, we are confident you will be a crucial asset to Solano County. We look forward to your proactive, collaborative approach in guiding the County's Current Planning projects and developing effective solutions for our community. The County is excited to welcome a new Principal Planner to our team and the valuable contributions you will make in this key position. Come join the Solano County Planning Division!
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible public planning experience which includes extensive public contact associated with long range planning and/or current planning and policy development.
Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university, in City or Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics, or Geography or a related field. A Master's degree in urban planning can be substituted for one year of experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license is required.
Incumbents must as a condition of employment comply with Section 81000 et seq the California Government Code relating to conflict of interest reporting.