PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICESGROUP PROGRAM MANAGERADVANCE PLANNING DIVISION

Anticipated Hiring Range: $115,000 - $120,000 Annually Excellent Benefits Package

GROUP PROGRAM MANAGER-PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

The County of San Diego is seeking a dynamic,independent, strategic, and innovative leader to fill aGroup Program Manager position in Planning &Development Services (PDS), which is part of theCounty’s Land Use & Environment Group. Thisunclassified management position will be responsiblefor assisting the Chief, Departmental Services inproviding leadership and oversight over functions andactivities of the Advance Planning Division.

THE POSITION

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high profile and demanding environment; hasdepth and breadth of experience in the disciplines of strategic planning, projectmanagement, concept development, and performance measurement. The ideal candidatewill possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ideal candidate will also possess a professional history that demonstrates the followingleadership competencies and attributes:

• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations related to planning and land use, suchas CEQA and NEPA; and how these laws affect departmental operations;

• Stays current on industry best practices and successful implementation:• Anticipates and prepares for opportunities not obvious to others to improve the status

quo;• Commits self and others to improve performance and reach challenging goals; and• Thinks strategically and anticipates future consequences and trends while applying

knowledge appropriately.

The Advance Planning Division is focused on crafting and implementing development andconservation strategies to protect the health and natural environment and makecommunities more attractive and sustainable, economically stronger, and more diversethrough long-range planning programs within the County’s unincorporated areas.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPlanning & Development Services (PDS) is responsible for recommending how and whereour communities will grow through programs such as the County’s General Plan andcommunity plans. PDS reviews development applications in the unincorporated County toensure they are properly designed and safely constructed. Other services include codecompliance to ensure public health and safety, as well as hosting the County’s sustainabilityefforts. PDS has six divisions: Advance Planning, Project Planning, Land Development,Building Services, Code Compliance, and Support Services. PDS’s Fiscal Year 20-21Recommended Budget is $46.9 million and a total of 232 employees. For additionalinformation on this department, please visit PDS.

PDS has received numerous awards from external organizations including:

• NACo – “CEQA Training for Community Members and Stakeholders” in the category ofCivic Education and Public Information (2020)

• NACo – “Code Compliance Community Outreach” in the category of Civic Education andPublic Information (2020)

• NACo – “Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program” in the category of Community andEconomic Development (2020)

• NACo – “Borrego Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan” in the category of Communityand Economic Development (2020)

• NACo - “Electric Vehicle Roadmap” in the category of County Resiliency: Infrastructure,Energy and Sustainability (2020)

THE DEPARTMENT

Some of the exciting programs the Advance Planning team works on include ClimateAction Plan (CAP) implementation, Housing Affordability Program, Multiple SpeciesConservation Program (MSCP), Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Programs(SGMA), Community Plan Updates and Land Development Code Updates.

The selected candidate for Group Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Chief in managing and overseeing the functions of the AdvancePlanning Division and representing the Chief and PDS during meetings with electedofficials, executives, and community members.

• Directing, organizing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in carrying out avariety of planning functions and providing full supervision, direction, guidance, andmentorship to a team of professional staff.

• Formulating and administering policy and procedures in a wide variety of areas.

• Supporting department-wide performance management and improvements; andperforming high level project management functions, including overseeing scope,budget, schedule, and quality assurance.

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APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:Qualifying candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college oruniversity, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, three (3) years of experience thatdemonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification; OR, acombination of experience and/or education as stated above.

Note: A master’s degree or higher degree may substitute for a total of one (1) year. In orderfor education to substitute for work experience as indicated above, college level courseworkmust demonstrate progress toward a degree and may be substituted on a year-for-yearbasis.

Desirable Qualifications: At least two years of experience managing professional staffengaged in the preparation and review of complex planning, land use, and environmentalprojects and programs in a public or private planning agency, company, ororganization.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated hiring range is $115,000 - $120,000 annually.

BENEFITS

• Fifteen days of paid vacation, thirteen days of paid sickleave, and thirteen paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans• Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and Accidental

Death/Dismemberment Insurance• Flexible Management Benefit Package – a monthly credit

may be used to select benefits from a group of options• Defined benefit retirement program• Reciprocity with other governmental retirement systems

may be granted; for further information, visit the websitefor the San Diego County Employees Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Program 457 and 401(a) plans• May be eligible for relocation allowance up to $10,000

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY & BENEFITS

THE COMMUNITY

From our world-class beaches to almost year-round sunnyweather, the County of San Diego offers our residents muchmore than sun and waves. Downtown you can watch a Padresgame at Petco Park or enjoy one of the fine-diningrestaurants in the Gaslamp.

Heading east you will find mountains, that may be covered insnow depending on the time of year. Head south and you willstart to truly see the diversity in both geography andcultures. Head west, you will run into over 70+ miles of pristinecoastline.

SAN DIEGO WEATHER ANNUAL AVERAGESHIGH TEMPERATURE: 70°F

LOW TEMPERATURE: 58°F

RAINFALL: 10.4 INCH

OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

70 MILES OF COASTLINE

3,316,1922017 Population

4,526Square Miles

18Incorporated Cities

The County of San Diego is committed tovaluing diversity and practicing inclusionbecause our diverse workforce is ourgreatest asset and our customers are ournumber one priority.

The County of San Diego and itsemployees embrace the Live Well SanDiego vision: A region that is BuildingBetter Health, Living Safely and Thriving.For more information please visitwww.livewellsd.org

70 MILES OFCOASTLINE

APPLICATION PROCESS AND RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE1. Complete the online application at

www.sandiegocounty.gov/hr; select the current job postings link.

2. Attach your résumé and cover letter.3. Attach a copy of college degree, final transcript, diploma,

or completion letter*. 4. Complete Supplemental Questionnaire with your

application.

*Note: If qualifying with a letter of completion, a copy of your degree or final transcript must be submitted at time of appointment.First review of résumés will be held the week of August 3, 2020. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.

SPECIAL NOTES

Persons serving in positions in the Unclassified Service do not accrue tenure andserve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this jobannouncement may be modified or revoked and do not constitute an expressed orimplied contract. Qualified women, minorities, and persons with disabilities areencouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

CONTACT INFORMATION

You may direct any questions regarding the application and selection process to KevinScott, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Department of Human Resources atKevin.Scott@sdcounty.ca.gov or 858-505-6560.

Questions regarding the position or department should be directed to JenniferLawson, Group Human Resources Director for the Land Use and Environment Groupat Jennifer.Lawson@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-685-2441.

HOW TO APPLY