ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Goleta's Planning and Environmental Review Department invites qualified applicants to apply for Supervising Planner (Current Planning Division). Primary responsibilities of the role include managing complex projects to ensure the City's compliance with state and federal laws, guidelines, and standards governing planning activities, requiring close coordination with other City Departments and external service agencies on various projects and tasks. The position assists the Current Planning Manager and the other Supervising Planner with overseeing the management of the Current Planning Division and will have direct supervisory responsibility for at least three staff members. Additionally, the role involves the development and implementation of practical solutions to challenges within the scope of Current Planning. This role includes making presentations to elected and appointed officials, other professionals, and community members when necessary. Supporting staff professional growth will also be a key aspect, including conducting annual performance reviews, leading staff meeting discussions, and reviewing the deliverables of assigned staff, such as letters and commission agenda materials.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be personable, team-oriented, solution-driven, and pragmatic. They should possess strong communication skills, mentoring abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining adaptable and flexible to changing demands. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a highly skilled Current Planning practitioner with knowledge of and an interest in the planning and environmental trends affecting Goleta and the South Coast of Santa Barbara County.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Planning and Environmental Review Department provides staff services to assist City management and the City Council, Planning Commission and Design Review Board in guiding future growth and change in a manner that conforms to adopted policies and ordinances, which reflect community values. The City Council has adopted an annual work program for the Department.