5293-Planner IV

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Planner IV

Job Code: 5293

DEFINITION

Under general direction, Class 5293 Planner IV plans, administers and directs the activities of a planning group, and/or oversees a major study, and/or supervises a project group engaged in professional city planning work.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 5293 Planner IV is distinguished from class 5291 Planner III by the increased level of difficulty in the scope of work, supervision and project management responsibilities and in its responsibility for assisting with the operation of a planning division. Planner IV is further distinguished from 5283 Planner V in that 5283 Planner V has increased responsibility in scope of work, management, dealing with outside agencies and coordinating department activities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Class 5293 Planner IV may supervise the activities of subordinate Planner classes as well as administrative and technical support positions.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans and supervises professional, technical and supervisory personnel as a group leader or as head of a major planning project study; edits reports, texts and studies compiled by staff members and/or consultants engaged in various segments of a total project or division.

2. Designs, studies, compiles, analyzes, evaluates and prepares reports on the more complex and difficult technical, social, economic and physical data for various city planning projects, including zoning case studies, capital improvement programs, and general plan and policy development for urban renewal.

3. Collects, tabulates, correlates and presents difficult statistical data involved in preparation of the general plan, capital improvement program and related city planning reports.

4. Oversees the preparation and design of the more difficult maps, charts, models sketches and other graphic presentations to illustrate various land use and special city planning studies; investigates, recommends and prepares changes for the city planning code and other planning legislation.

5. Reviews referrals regarding the sale, purchase and subdivision of land, and vacation of streets; reviews and analyzes subdivision applications, redevelopment and urban renewal proposals and plans with regard to city planning standards, federal, state and local laws and for probable effects on the surrounding neighborhoods and the general plan.

6. Addresses community, business and other groups to explain planning programs and problems and promote good public relations for the department; may represent the department at the Board of Supervisors committee meetings, other government agencies, commissions or boards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of various phases of city planning; federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they relate to city planning; methods and sources of data relating to city and metropolitan form and growth.

Ability and Skill to: Coordinate and monitor projects and the activities of groups of subordinate employees; plan and direct the work of subordinate staff; communicate with staff and representatives of business and public interest groups, organizations, and public officials in clarifying and interpreting planning policy and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Six (6) years of experience in city, urban, and/or regional planning, and/or related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

Possession of Master�s degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional or Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies or Environmental Sciences may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

FROM: 5291 Planner III

TO: 5283 Planner V

ORIGINATION DATE:

4/1/1998

AMENDED DATE:

10/23/2017

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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