THE SALARY: $169,671 to $254,402 annually


THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING:

The Department of City Planning prepares and maintains a general plan which promotes a vital, economically healthy city that serves a growing and diverse population by preserving stable, single-family neighborhoods, enhancing the livability in urban and suburban locations, accommodating inevitable growth where the social and physical infrastructure can support it while attracting investment in areas in need of revitalization, encouraging mixed-use development in the City's centers and along its transit corridors and creating opportunities for housing serving a range of income groups, through proactive planning and innovative interagency collaboration.

THE POSITION:

The City of Los Angeles is actively seeking an administrative head responsible for organizing and directing the policies and planning activities of the City's Planning Department; develop, maintain and implement all elements of the City's general plan, with district, functional, special and other related zoning plans; establishes plan implementation measures, subdivisions and other controls; develop and recommend proactive policy methods and procedures related to city planning activities, programs and projects that effectively manage the continued growth and development of the city; direct the preparation, approval, review and maintenance of complex and specialized planning records and reports; represent the City involving public relations, presentation and interpretation of city planning policies, rules and regulations; directs public participation; makes continuing personal contacts involving technical professionals of all rank, administrative officials, neighborhood councils and other representative groups; builds and maintains an effective work force.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of improving troubled organizations, a strong commitment to implementing the highest standards of customer service, and the ability to operate in a high-pressure environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelors degree, preferably with a concentration in a relevant field such as urban and regional planning, public policy, public administration, public affairs or a related discipline. Master's or advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal, regional, state or federal urban planning, housing, economic development, urban design and development, transportation, environmental, land-use and/or physical infrastructure planning.

This position also requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of various phases of city planning, land use and/or policy planning, zoning and federal, state and local laws, as they relate to city planning.

APPLY:

The selection process will consist of an oral interview to determine the most qualified candidate. All eligible candidates interested in applying for this Director of Planning position must submit a resume (including salary history) and a list of five business-related references to:

Paul Kimura, Principal
William Avery & Associates
3½ North Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
jobs@averyassoc.net

APPLY IMMEDIATELY

Application acceptance period will be open until sufficient applications have been received.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

As a covered entity under Title II of the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.