DefinitionThe City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley”. Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world’s premier computer and semiconductor producers.
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The Associate Planner will participate in and oversee either the current or advanced planning section within the Planning and Neighborhood Services Department. They will perform professional planning duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility, and supervise and train assigned professional and technical staff.
The ideal candidate should have an excellent track record of effectively facilitating the development review process for complex projects and be a team player and results-oriented problem solver. Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills are highly desired. Recently completed and ongoing projects include the Metro Specific Plan, Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan, Housing Opportunity Districts, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update, and major mixed-use, transit-oriented developments near the recently opened Milpitas BART Station.
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*This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed on 8/7/24, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. Internal qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (ProTech). External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.
Examples of DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Participate in and oversee either the current or advanced planning programs of the Planning and Neighborhood Services Department
- Direct, coordinate, review, and participate in the work of professional and technical employees in assigned areas of responsibility including data collection, analysis, plan formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of planning, zoning, and environmental review activities
- Supervise, direct and coordinate special planning, zoning, and environmental studies; prepare reports and findings
- Personally perform most complex and sensitive planning work
- Preparation of specific and precise plan documents
- Conduct special planning studies
- Coordinate planning activities with other City departments, and with outside agencies as required
- Administer the General Plan, and zoning, subdivision, and sign ordinances as assigned
Typical QualificationsKnowledge of :
- Principles and practices of comprehensive urban planning
- Recent developments, current literature, and informational courses in the field of planning and zoning
- Research methods and techniques
- Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations relating to planning activities
- Principles of organization, budget, and personnel management
Ability to :
- Plan the work of professional and technical staff in compilation of technical and statistical data, research, and the preparation of plans and technical papers
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public and other City staff
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Interpret and explain applicable codes and ordinances
- Prepare, analyze and make recommendations regarding plans and applications received from developers, contractors and the general public
- Study, analyze and compile technical, statistical and economic information pertaining to planning and zoning research
- Supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical staff
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience :
Three years of responsible experience in the field of urban and environmental planning, including some supervisory experiences.
Education :
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, or a closely related field.
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Education verification documents are required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their
college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or
official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final application deadline.
Supplemental InformationSUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED- Receives direction from the Planning Manager.
- Exercise direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, technical and clerical planning personnel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment.
- Ability to work in a standard office environment; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.
Panel interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 2, 2024 via Zoom. CONFLICT OF INTERESTIncumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department. The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RETIREMENTMembership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.ProTech members participate both in CalPERS, and the LIUNA pension fund. The current cost of the LIUNA pension fund is $1.39/hour.
MEDICAL INSURANCEChoice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICALEmployees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISIONCity provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCECity provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCECity provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.
DEFERRED COMPENSATIONCity contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.
VACATIONHourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation based on years of service.
HOLIDAYSEmployees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVEEmployees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENTEmployees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAMEmployeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 8/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
