This is supervisory city planning work in the area of specialization. Employees in this class direct the work of a major division and are responsible for recommending divisional planning policies and projects. The supervision exercised and the responsible nature of the contacts with individuals and other agencies are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.
URBAN DESIGN SPECIALTY
- Directs the preparation of site and building controls and design guidelines for specific development parcels, development projects and special districts; reviews building designs, site plans, streetscapes and landscapes for conformance with zoning controls, development controls and design guidelines; reviews designs for public and private spaces including consideration of such factors as pedestrian usage, landscape standards, lighting, adjoining land uses, transportation linkages and access, signage and public art.
- Directs the preparation of prospective and requests for proposals for individual development sites; supervises the preparation of redevelopment strategies for neighborhoods and specific development districts including preparation of recommendations on land and other uses; directs the work of planning commission staff in the development of standards, controls, and guidelines for the design and development of public spaces such as streets, pedestrian spaces, plazas, transit access spaces, and other civic and public spaces; coordinates with developers, special interest groups, community groups and other City departments and agencies in this work.
ALL SPECIALTIES
- Prepares work programs and assigns duties to subordinates; reviews proposed methodology, preliminary plans and drafts of study findings; prepares and edits reports for publication and/or internal use.
- Attends commission meetings and various other inter-agency meetings; serves as member of various technical committees; meets with other planners, groups, and the public to discuss work of the commission.
- Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- the scope and objectives of city planning
- city planning problems as they apply to the area of specialization
- the techniques and practices of planning research
- the theories of planning method
- the principles and practices of comprehensive city planning in the Analysis specialty
- the principles and practices of planning design in the Area Design specialty
- zoning, site planning, architecture, land use and transportation planning, infrastructure planning and development, landscape and streetscape design, real estate economics and development financing, and signage and graphic design for the Urban Design specialty
- the methods, practices and objectives of zoning in the Project Planning specialty
- municipal capital budgeting and programming as they relate to city planning in the Analysis specialty
- legal concepts of legislation basic to planning
- the organization and function of municipal and other agencies active in the field of planning
- accepted supervisory practices and techniques
ABILITY TO:
- analyze complex problems and reach sound conclusions
- formulate original plans and/or written reports presenting solutions to planning problems which are in accordance with accepted planning principles
- organize, assign, and direct the work of subordinates engaged in major projects
- present ideas effectively in oral, written, or graphic form
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, civic, community and industrial groups and the general public
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 4/01.)
EDUCATION
- Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in city or regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or a field relevant to the area of specialization.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
- Four years of technical city planning experience.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- Two years of supervisory city planning work in the area of specialization.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included completion of a bachelor's degree as an educational minimum and the specific experience described above.
NOTE:
Graduate work in an acceptable field will be considered on a year for year basis for up to two years of the general experience requirements.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of
a position in this class.
PAY RANGE: