5291 Planner III

Salary $43.08 – $52.35/hour; $7,466.00 – $9,074.00/month; $89,596.00 – $108,888.00/year 

Position Description

Under direction, the Planner III performs difficult and complex planning work.

The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited, to:

• Managing the development of long-range citywide or neighborhood plans and programs;
• Preparation, revision and updating of the General Plan and/or Planning Code;
• Leading Community outreach and engagement processes;
• Preparing recommendations for Department, Planning Commission and other city Commissions/Boards actions;
• Providing information orally and in writing to city agencies, property owners, developers, community organizations, the Planning Commission and the general public;
• Interpreting and explaining legal, technical and procedural aspects of planning work to agencies and members of the public;
• Conducting site and field inspections and conducting surveys and interviews to obtain data;
• Preparing computer-based and hard copy graphic materials;
• Designing and preparing graphic presentations to illustrate planning and development concepts;
• Conducting research studies and formulating recommendations to assist in planning policies;
• Provide zoning and permitting information to the general public, including shifts at the Planning Information Counter;
• Processes relevant planning applications and referrals, including: General Plan Referrals, Preliminary Project Assessments, and Community Plan Exemptions; and
• Performing related duties as required.

Planner III’s may be required to attend meetings or participate in work-related activities outside of normal working hours (evenings and weekends) in various community locations.  Some positions may require possession of a valid driver license, and may require specialized experience in order to perform department-specific planning duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years (8,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design);

OR

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies or Environmental Studies AND two (2) years (4,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design).

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=TEX&R2=5291&R3=066566 to register an account, and view this complete job announcement for application submission requirements.