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Definition <br /> Under general direction of the Planning Manager, plans, directs and supervises <br /> professional planning activities of the Planning Division within the Community <br /> Development Department; perForms a variety of complex technical planning activities <br /> relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and perForms related work as assigned. <br /> Supervision Received and Exercised <br /> Direction is provided by the Planning Manager. <br /> Assignments may include technical or functional supervision of subordinate �rofessional <br /> staff planner positions. <br /> Distinguishing Characteristics <br /> This single-position class is distinguished from other City professional planning classes by <br /> the level, complexity and City-wide implications of project assignments. The position of <br /> . Principal Planner is a supervisory classification and is distinguished from the higher- level <br /> classification of Planning Manager in that the Planning Manager is responsible for the <br /> overall administration of the Planning Division. This classification is further distinguished <br /> from the lower-level classification of Senior Planner in that the Principal Planner has full <br /> supervisory responsibility over professional staff. <br /> Examples of Duties <br /> Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: <br /> 1. Plans, organizes and coordinates aspects of the City's planning function, including <br /> program planning, budgeting, setting priorities and scheduling projects. Assumes <br /> substantial responsibilities for current or advance planning duties. <br /> 2. Supervises long-term and complex assignments with responsibility for project <br /> development, establishing priorities, developing timelines, evaluating work <br /> assigned to staff and assuring quality and accuracy of departmental output. <br /> 3. Ensures accuracy, completeness and timely submittal of reports and analyses <br /> prepared by staff planners for various boards or commissions and others. <br /> 4. Monitors complex projects as they proceed through the permit process and <br /> investigates complaints about planning operations. <br /> 5. Assists in selecting, training, supervising and evaluating the work of journey level <br /> professional planners and other support personnel. <br /> 6. Advises planning officials on issues regarding land use policy, zoning, <br /> transportation and other community issues. <br /> 7. Makes presentations before the City Council, committees, community groups, <br /> boards and commissions and other govemmental bodies as required. <br /> 8. Keeps informed of current trends in planning, including legislation, court rulings <br /> and new techniques; undertakes studies and prepares reports and <br /> recommendations on anticipated needs and programs. <br /> 9. Meets with project representatives, professionals, citizens and organizations to <br /> encourage action or resolve problems related to the division's activities and <br /> projects. <br /> 10. Utilizes and/or directs the use of computers and software programs for various <br /> ATTY/AGR/2014/AMENDMENTS/AMEND N0.2 NEAL MARTIN&ASSOCIATES <br /> REV:10-20-14 VR <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br />