Overview

Position Title:PRINCIPAL PLANNER

Company:City Of Ventura

Location:Ventura, CA

Job Description:

The Principal Planner is a leader with a passion for mentoring, collaboration, and community. This key role is responsible for supervising staff in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department and performing professional work in development review, updating the general plan and other land use policy programs, environmental analysis, or community housing and economic development programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates the ability to lead a diverse team of professionals in phases of the delivery of capital projects to include planning, design, construction, and contracting.
  • Demonstrates a strong background in project management and the ability to train others in project management.
  • Has a proven track record of project management experience that demonstrates ability to identify and resolve project issues before they negatively impact the project.
  • Understands the techniques of managing, scheduling, and monitoring multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely completion within scope and budget.
  • Demonstrates a strong customer service attitude and skillset.
  • Ability to explain complex engineering concepts and topics to people without an engineering or technical background.
  • Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Utilizes a collaborative team approach to problem solving.

Requirements:

  • Submit California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement
  • Test Battery (PELLETB) test score with your application.
  • Test scores are valid for exams administered within one year of application submittal and applicant must submit a letter from the testing agency on agency letterhead at time of application submission.
  • Applicants must meet the minimum T-score of 42 and acceptance of other agency’s T-score is subject to verification with the testing agency.
  • Must have completed the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Written examination within one year prior to submitting your application and achieve a minimum score of:
  • Video (65), Reading (70), Writing (70). The Human Resources Department will confirm applicant test scores directly with NTN once the application is submitted.