On Call Staffing

• Interim staff assignments

• On-call support

• Project management

Entitlements and Permitting

• Review and process planning applications and business licenses.

• Meet with residents and handle inquiries.

• Conduct pre-application meetings and gather materials.

• Oversee the 30-day application review process.

• Prepare necessary reports and make project presentations.

• Conduct site inspections for development projects.

Environmental

• Conduct California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) project analysis and reviews directly or through contractors.

• Review environmental documents from applicants and agencies.

• Monitor compliance with conditions of approval and Mitigation Monitoring.

• Prepare and review CEQA documents, such as exemptions, initial studies, and Negative Declarations.

Administration and Management  

• Attend departmental meetings as needed.

• Assist the Director with policies and procedures.

• Review performance metrics with the Director.

• Approve correspondence and reports.

• Support the Planning Commission and City Council.

• Help forecast workload and evaluate budget needs.

• Represent the department in meetings with the City Manager and agencies.

• Manage project assignments and coordinate with relevant agencies.

 Long Range Services

• Preparing long-range plans, including the General Plan and zoning ordinances.

• Developing housing elements, implementing/action plans, and conducting annual reviews.

• Researching infill development and zoning codes.

• Engaging in climate action planning and community outreach.

• Addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities and updating service reviews.

• Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for planning.

• Creating media content for parks, trails, and urban agriculture.