City of Westlake Village

Assistant Planner
Salary: The annual salary for this FLSA non-exempt position is from $55,308 to $82,956 DOQ.

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Application Deadline: April 22, 2011.

About the City
the 82nd City in Los Angeles County. Westlake Village residents and businesses receive high quality community services. The City currently has a staff of ten (10) full time and four (4) part time employees. These employees provide the Administrative, City Clerk, Community Services, Finance, Planning, and Public Works inspection functions. Westlake Village’s orientation as a contract City sees many of its services provided through agreements with Los Angeles County and private agencies and consultants. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department provides police protection and Westlake Village consistently has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation. The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a five(5) member City Council, elected at large. The City has no separate Planning Commission.

The Position
The City of Westlake Village is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Assistant Planner capable of performing a wide variety of assignments related to the Planning function of the City of Westlake Village. Under immediate supervision of the Planning Director, this position organizes and coordinates a wide variety of assignments to include the performance of professional and technical duties involving current and advance planning, environmental analysis and the preparation of assigned reports or special studies. Prepares complex planning reports, and makes recommendations on development permit applications; coordinates and evaluates development proposals and various permit applications; confers with, and advises, architects, builders, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards; undertakes current or advance planning studies and projects and conducts surveys and basic research; cooperates with the public in responding to inquiries, both orally and in writing, regarding zoning, planning, or related issues; analyzes data and project information with respect to relevant laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies; determines methods to reconcile project conflicts with legal and policy requirements; conducts field inspections of signs, landscaping, buildings, etc., to ensure compliance with City development, zoning, and planning policies; assists with the preparation of amendments to the City’s General Plan, zoning ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance; manages and coordinates over-the-counter zone clearance activities; coordinates enforcement of City codes and the activities of the City’s Special Prosecutor; performs related work as required.

Qualifications
At a minimum, the qualified applicant should possess: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban planning; state law and local ordinances and codes governing land use, development standards, and environmental regulations; including the Subdivision Map Act and CEQA; site planning and architectural review; and community relations and customer service practices. Ability to: Prepare and present effective written and oral reports; plan, organize, and coordinate planning activities and projects; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with City officials, staff, other governmental agencies, contract service providers, and the public; prepare graphs, drawings, maps and other supplemental materials; understand and carry-out emergency preparedness procedures; and work effectively as a member of a team; and understand and carry-out City policies.

Compensation
DOQ. The City of Westlake Village offers a competitive benefits package, for complete details please download the recruitment brochure here >>

How to Apply
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit a City application, supplemental questionnaire responses, and resume by April 22, 2011 to:

CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE
31200 Oak Crest Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362

EMC Planning Group

Biologist/Planner
Salary: Position and Salary DOE.

Application Deadline: Position Available March 1.

About the Firm
Located on the beautiful Monterey Bay, EMC Planning Group Inc. has provided award-winning land use planning, resource assessment, design, land use entitlement, and environmental services to both public and private clients for over 32 years. We are recognized both locally and nationally for our work and services. A more detailed description of the services we provide, our company culture, and sample projects can be found at our website: www.emcplanning.com. .

The Position
We are currently seeking a Biologist/Planner holding a B.S. or B.A. with a minimum of five years of experience in natural resource assessment. The candidate’s degree should be in biology, ecology, natural sciences, or a relevant science or technical field. Duties will depend on experience level and may include preparing biological impact analyses, surveys for special status species and habitats, coordinating and/or preparing biological resource sections of environmental and land use documents, and preparing applications for and managing natural resource permits. Experience with CEQA/NEPA, GIS and Microsoft Office is required. Experience with GPS technologies, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus.

Compensation
Position and salary DOE.

How to Apply
For consideration, email your resume to careers@emcplanning.com, or fax resume Attention: Human Resources to (831) 649-8399. No agencies. Position and salary DOE. Position available March 2011.

Visit www.emcplanning.com for more information.


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City of Goleta

Part Time Planning Technician
Salary: $28.76 per hour, 18 to 20 hours per week. This is a part-time, limited term non-benefitted position.

Application Deadline: Open through 12 pm, Thursday, March 3rd, 2011.
You can download the recruitment brochure here >>

About the City
The City of Goleta is located adjacent to the University of California at Santa Barbara, the City of Santa Barbara, the Pacific Coast, and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The newly incorporated City of Goleta is a General Law City with a Council-Manager form of government. The Council-Manager form is the system of local government that combines the political leadership of elected officials in the form of a Council with the managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The Goleta City Council consists of five council members, one of whom is chosen to serve as mayor for a one-year term.

About the Position
Under general supervision within the Department of Planning and Environmental Services, this position performs technical and administrative duties at the Permit and Design Center front counter. The position serves as the first point of contact relative to basic land use planning information and permit application intake and processing. The position also processes ministerial project cases and some light discretionary project cases. The position helps track all plans and applications through the permitting process. The position also performs related duties as required

Qualifications Guidelines
High school education or equivalent supplemented by coursework in land use planning, architecture, geography, environmental design, or a related field is required. One year of related land use planning experience is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF Urban planning principles and practices, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Site planning and architectural design principles. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Application of land use, physical design, environmental, and/or social concepts to the planning process.
ABILITY TO Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the planning process. Interpret maps, site and building plans and specifications; research, analyze and summarize planning data. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and provide recommendations.

Compensation
This is a part-time, limited term non-benefitted position. $28.76 per hour, 18 to 20 hours per week.

How to Apply
A City employment application must be completed and received by the Human Resources Office, City of Goleta, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117, no later than 12:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 (faxes or emails will not be accepted). Phone (805) 961-7500 for an application and additional information or visit the City website at www.cityofgoleta.org.

The City of Goleta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. If you feel you have a need for special testing arrangements due to a disability, please contact the City at the above address.


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City of Newport Beach

Community Development Director
Salary: Up to $174,116 and is supplemented by a generous benefits package.

Application Deadline: Open through midnight, Sunday, February 27, 2011.
You can download the recruitment brochure here >>

About the Agency
Southern California's highly desirable community of Newport Beach (pop. 84,500) is seeking a Community Development Director. This newly created Department will be supported by approximately 50 full-time staff and an annual FY2010-2011 budget of over $7 million. The Department will encompass Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, and the Systems and Administration divisions.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the rare opportunity to lead the formation of this important department with the merging of Planning and Building. The selected Director must have an outstanding customer orientation with demonstrated success in leading large-scale change. A track record of establishing efficient, reliable and consistent systems and processes is highly desirable. Newport welcomes candidates who are creative, results-oriented and inspiring people managers. This position requires at least seven years of increasingly responsible municipal planning and community development experience and a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration or related fields. Master's degree and/or AICP are preferred.

Compensation
The salary range for the Director's classification goes up to $174,116 and is supplemented by a generous benefits package.

How to Apply
This recruitment will close at midnight, Sunday, February 27, 2011.

Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com for detailed information and to apply online.

Teri Black-Brann · 310.377.2612
Carolyn Seeley · 949.487.7606
www.tbcrecruiting.com


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DUDEK

Senior Biologist, Environmental Sciences/Business Leader
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Dudek, one of California’s leading mid-sized environmental and engineering consulting firms, is growing. Our firm helps clients design, plan, permit, manage, and construct projects involving: Natural resource management, infrastructure development and regulatory compliance. Founded in 1980, we have more than 200 professional, technical and support staff serving clients in seven offices throughout California. We are employee-owned and offer competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits.

Currently, we are seeking the right person to fill the role of:  Senior Biologist, Environmental Sciences/Business Leader to support our Santa Barbara or Valencia, CA offices.  This is a great opportunity for the right person with a strong technical background in CEQA/NEPA requirements; while at the same time utilizing their business acumen and experiences in a business management role.  This position will manage the current client base and needs as well as create new relationships and new business that continue to keep Dudek thriving in this state and industry!

Position Description:
Primary responsibilities include project management, business development, and technical report preparation. Primary geographic range is focused on Santa Barbara, Ventura, and northern Los Angeles counties.

Project Management: responsible for technical studies associated with large and small projects for both standalone biological services and services in support of larger California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) projects (i.e., local, state, and federal lead agencies).
Business Development: preparation of proposals for competitive and sole-source clients, development of new clients, and coordination with multidisciplinary project managers and biological staff in other regional offices. Proposals include qualifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates for public and private clients for biological services for large and small projects for both standalone biological services and services in support of larger CEQA/NEPA projects.
Technical Report Management: preparation of constraints analyses, wetlands delineations, wetlands permit applications, focused survey reports, vegetation mapping, general wildlife or botanical surveys, federally and state-listed sensitive species surveys and permitting documents, and biological resources technical reports in accordance with CEQA/NEPA and/or a variety of other environmental documents.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in biological resources, botany, ecology or related field, or wildlife.The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and verbal abilities, be well organized, and able to undertake independent work. Practical experience and familiarity with resource impact assessment under CEQA/NEPA will be fundamental for success in this position. Duties require strenuous field work in hot weather (over 100°F) and steep conditions.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates please mail your resume for immediate and confidential review to:

Karen Wise
Senior Recruitment Consultant
For Dudek
wisejobs@cox.net
No phone calls please.

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