Principal Planner - TLMA Planning Division

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) Planning Department has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Planner to join the Development Review Division.

The Principal Planner manages complex and sensitive planning applications and projects, performs research and analysis, oversees the preparation of concept plans, feasibility studies, environmental documents, and other planning-related documents as needed.

The Principal Planner will be involved with making land use decisions and interpretations related to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, establishing a clear direction and implementation process.

The incumbent will have the responsibilities of managing staff workloads, training and evaluating staff planner's work performances, and functioning as a planning liaison to appointed and elected officials resolving complex planning matters.

Additionally the incumbent will m ake or supervise the presentation of reports and studies to decision-making bodies.

The Department desires candidates with knowledge of State laws, guidelines, and local ordinances pertaining to planning and development.

Knowledge of environmental protection regulations such as California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as well as conservation and habitat plans.

Knowledge of current housing legislation, State housing trends, and low income housing development requirements.

And has a proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Working understanding of thematic mapping tools such as ArcGIS or SketchUp.

Candidates with strong writing and editing skills, have the ability to conduct independent research, analysis, and evaluate complex technical documentation, pertaining to planning are highly encourage to apply.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for six county departments.

They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department and the Administrative Services Department.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate, directly or through subordinate lead personnel, the activities of a major section within a planning division, a combination of smaller planning sections, a district office, or participate in the development and review of division policies and goals, particularly as they affect the assigned section.

• Review and evaluate existing programs for overall effectiveness and efficiency in meeting division and section goals, initiating action for operational improvements as necessary.

• Review studies of ordinance amendments, policies and staff reports to insure thoroughness of analyses and consistency with County requirements and legal compliance.

• Represent the department on committees and before civic and community groups, before other County Departments, go...