HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 91-288 10/07/1991_- ~-
resolution No. 91-288 N.C.s.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A
NEW POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF PLANNING DIRECTOR
AND DESIGNATING IT TO UNIT 8, (MANAGEMENT)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Classification Plan and Compensation
Plan as originally adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 90-209 N . C . S . , and
the classification titles and specif~ations as adopted by Resolution No.
90-147 N . C . S . , are hereby amended by establishing a classi.i~cation of
Panning Director, (as attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A" and made a
part hereof).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this action is taken pursuant tp
Personnel Code 2.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV ,
Section 5) for classifications included in the Competitive Service of the
Personnel System, that the notice of this action has been properly posted
and that the City Manager recommends this action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution No.
90-147 N . C . S . , as amended, is hereby amended to include estab]~shment of
the classification of Planning Director and assigning this classification to
Unit 8 (Management) , effective October 1, 1991, at a salary range of $4,831
- $5,872 per month.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~8,y16H~~)C~~~Na~ meeting fO~
on the ..-----7 tel.--......... day of ....................Q G.XQ~?.~p..............-...-.-., 19..E 1., by the
following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Woolsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayo illigoss
ATTEST : .......... ..
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CityCler~'P~~°~ ~` ~~~~1( Mayo Vice Mayor
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PLANNING DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
Under administrative . directdon, plans, organizes, coordinates and
directs the programs activities and staff of the City's Planning
Department; provides expert professional assistance try City management
staff and City Council on planning matters; performs related work as
assigned .
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This class has department management level responsibility for overall
policy development, program planning, fiscal .management, administration
and operation of the current and advanced planning division. The
incumbent is responsible for accomp]ishing departmental goals and
objectives, supervising staff, administering the annual budget, and
directing the day-try-day operations and activities of the department.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, poli>r^lies,
procedures and work standards for the Department; prepares and
administers the department's budget; plans, organizes, assigns,
directs, reviews and evaluates. the work of staff; selects staff and
provides for their training and professional development; interprets city
policies to employees; works closely with the City Manager, City Council,
other City departments, a variety of public and private organizations,
and citizen groups in developing programs and implementing projects to
solve problems related to the planning functifln; advises the City
Manager and City Council on related issues and programs; prepares and
recommends long-range plans for City services and programs; develops
specific proposals for acidon on current and future City planning needs;
makes final interpretations of City regulations and various ordinances,
codes and applicable laws to ensure compliance; represents the City and
works closely with citizen boards and commissions and pubic and private
offi<-aals to provide t~clnical assistance., directly or through subordinate
staff; coordinates the preparation of ~ a wide variety of reports or
presentations for .City management or outside agencies; administers and
supervises the department; directs the ..development of management
systems," procedures and standards for program evaluatis~n; monitnrs
developments. related to delegated service area; evaluates their impact
on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements;
is responsible. for advice, maintenance and recommendations related to
urban development and the City's General Plan.
EX&II°IT A
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program
and budget development and implementation and employee supervision;
Principles, practices and programs related too community and urban
development;
Applicable city, state and federal laws and guidelines and standards
affecting the admin;~t-ratiOn of planning programs and projects;
Funding sources impacting program and service development;
Social, political and environmental issues influencing program admin-
istration;
.Principles and practices of contract administratir~n and evaluation;
Principles and practices of business computer user applications;
.Skill in:
Planning, organi~ang, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating
the work of staff;
Selecting and motivating staff. and providing for their training and
professional development;
Devels~ping and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures,
work standards and internal controls;
Understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying complex city,
state and federal laws regu]ating community development programs and
Pr~~ t
Analyzing complex technical and administrative prob]ems, evaluating
alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of acizon;
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written
materials;
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a
variety of citizens, public and private organizations, boards and
commissions, and City staff;
Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines;
Other Requirements
Must possess. a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory
driving record.
A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills outlined. above. is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with
major coursework in urban planning, business or public administration,
or a closely related fiP1d or at least eight years of administrative/
management experience in planning and community development which
has included program planning, development and administration. An
appropriate advanced degree and experience in working with citizen
organizations are desirable .
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