Senior Planner

OPEN EXAMINATION - ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be utilized by other divisions or departments within the City.

Job Description: In addition to the responsibilities of the Planner, this mid-management position performs complex professional and technical planning duties. The Senior Planner has broad expertise in professional planning issues and varying job assignments. Classification Code: 2136 Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Deputy Director of Community Development or above. Common Responsibilities: In the City of Glendale, all positions are responsible for excellent performance in the following areas:

Skills and Abilities

Customer Service Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.

Ethics Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period. Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.

Safety Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

Teamwork Foster a teamwork environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Communications Give and receive direction in English. Communicate effectively in English , both orally and in writing.

Equipment Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.

Cyber Security Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Sustainability/Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Economics, Public Administration or a closely related field is required.

Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a public planning agency or a private firm with direct experience on public planning, environmental, historic, transportation or urban design/architectural issues are required. A Master's Degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Public Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Professional experience in Long Range Planning is highly desirable.

Transportation: California Class C Driver’s License is required.

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Working Conditions Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting and in the field. Work is primarily performed Monday to Friday during regular office hours. Evening work may be required.

Series: Planning Assistant - 3176 Planning Associate – 3177 Planner - 2587 Senior Planner - 2136 Principal Planner 2112

Experience gained in this position may serve to meet the minimum requirements to become a Principal Planner.

Specifications detailing differences in this series can be found at City of Glendale website under Class Specifications.

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Exceptional Customer Service Policy The City of Glendale values…