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ATTACHMENT CITY OF REDWOOD CITY JOB DESCRIPTIONS Principal Planner Definition Under general direction of the Planning Manager, plans, directs and supervises professional planning activities of the Planning Division within the Community Development Department; performs a variety of complex technical planning activities relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs related work as assigned. Supervision Received and Exercised Direction is provided by the Planning Manager. Assignments may include technical or functional supervision of subordinate professional staff planner positions. Distinguishing Characteristics This single -position class is distinguished from other City professional planning classes by the level, complexity and City-wide implications of project assignments. The position of Principal Planner is a supervisory classification and is distinguished from the higher- level classification of Planning Manager in that the Planning Manager is responsible for the overall administration of the Planning Division. This classification is further distinguished from the lower -level classification of Senior Planner in that the Principal Planner has full supervisory responsibility over professional staff. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Plans, organizes and coordinates aspects of the City's planning function, including program planning, budgeting, setting priorities and scheduling projects. Assumes substantial responsibilities for current or advance planning duties. 2. Supervises long-term and complex assignments with responsibility for project development, establishing priorities, developing timelines, evaluating work assigned to staff and assuring quality and accuracy of departmental output. 3. Ensures accuracy, completeness and timely submittal of reports and analyses prepared by staff planners for various boards or commissions and others. 4. Monitors complex projects as they proceed through the permit process and investigates complaints about planning operations. 5. Assists in selecting, training, supervising and evaluating the work of journey level professional planners and other support personnel. 6. Advises planning officials on issues regarding land use policy, zoning, transportation and other community issues. 7. Makes presentations before the City Council, committees, community groups, boards and commissions and other governmental bodies as required. 8. Keeps informed of current trends in planning, including legislation, court rulings REV: 04-09-19 PR Page 10 of 15 ATTY/AGR.2019.082/Urban Planning Partners/Contract Planning