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CITY OF FRESNO Supervising Planner (OPEN UNTIL FILLED) in Fresno, California

SALARY: $7,117 - $8,613/month **FILING DEADLINE: RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Supervising Planner is the first-line supervisory class in the professional planning series. The incumbent supervises activities of staff in the preparation of plans, policy proposals, zoning code enforcement and items for public hearings. The Supervising Planner will assess needs and prepare and administer work schedules for planning projects, customer service needs, public counter operations, and zoning code enforcement. These responsibilities will include a challenging and diverse array of current and long range planning activities. The Supervising Planner is expected to carry a caseload of complex entitlements in addition to their supervisory responsibilities.

One (1) vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering or related field; and four years of experience as a professional planner within a planning agency, one year of which included progressively responsible lead experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.

Preferred qualifications: - Experience in conducting environmental assessments with certification in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Practice or Environmental Analysis; OR, experience in construction process and planning review.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may consist of the following:

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the Oral Examination. The selection will be based upon those applications which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

ORAL EXAM - 100% : A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination which may evaluate each candidate's knowledge of terminology, techniques and practices of modern urban planning, zoning codes, regulations and ordinances; ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of professional and technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships; or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Supervising Planner. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Oral Exa date is tentatively scheduled for: to be determined.

HOW TO APPLY APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESN **

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