Principal Planner

Firm: COUNTY OF SANTA CTARA
Location:
San Jose

Payment: Paid
Start Date: Jan 18, 2016
Category: Other
Contact: Theresa Blickenstaff
Theresa.Blickenstaff@pln.sccgov.org
(408) 299-5702
Posted: Nov 20, 2015

Under general direction, to manage the most politically sensitive and complex Planning programs in Santa Clara County and/or a major functional unit in the Planning Office, such as, Development Review, Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Administration and Enforcement. The current vacancy is located in the Santa Clara County Department of Planning and Development located in the Project Management Division. The Principal Planner position reports to the Planning Manager and is responsible for overseeing major, highly visible planning projects, including private development projects that require a
hearing before the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors, policy updates to the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan,,and other special planning projects related to areas such as agricultural preservation or riparian protection, The Principal Planner
manages a team of planners that works on major planning projects and manages programs such as Surface Mining and Stanford University. The Principal Planner would be expected to represent the Department and County in working on any interdepartmental
or inter-jurisdictional projects.
It is highly desirable for a qualified candidate to have very strong proiect
management skills, a good understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), experience working on rural land use issues, and the ability to effectively
work with and communicate with departmental staff, project applications, elected officials, and public stakeholders.


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