Director of Planning Division

Under the general direction of the Planning and Building Services Department Director or Deputy Director of the Planning and Building Services Department, the Director of the Planning Division is responsible for the planning areas of the Planning and Building Services Department, specifically the professional planning duties in advance and current planning; zoning; ordinance administration; code enforcement; mining inspection; supervise and train assigned professional and technical staff, and perform work as required. At the discretion of the Director of the Planning and Building Services Department, responsibility for oversight and supervision of code enforcement staff may be assigned to the Director of the Planning Division. The major duties of the job include: • Prepares for and participates in regular public hearings of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. Conducts necessary field work, consultation with agencies and individuals with special interests with regard to projects and cases. Directs preparation of, or prepares staff reports and environmental assessments involving negative declarations and/or environmental impact reports. Directs preparation of and participates in code enforcement investigations, notices, hearings, and abatements. Directs preparation of, or prepares code enforcement inspection/abatement warrants. Responsible for the development, maintenance, revision and implementation of zoning, subdivision ordinances and General Plan elements. Prepares or directs preparation of new ordinances and plan elements to accommodate changes resulting from State legislation or new policies of the County. Keeps abreast of legislation affecting planning and code enforcement matters (including cannabis and hemp), making the information available to the Director, staff, and to the public. Supervises and directs staff in the daily operations of the department including establishing procedural systems. Supervises, trains and evaluates the work performance of professional, technical and clerical staff. Provides professional planning advice to other agencies and groups; prepares and monitors divisional budgets. Acts in the Planning and Building Services Director’s and Deputy Director’s absence in departmental responsibilities. Performs related duties as assigned. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $94,242.00 - $125,346.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): It is mandatory to submit an official Lassen County Application to be considered for this position. You will not be considered unless you complete and turn in an official Lassen County Application for Employment - found at https://www.lassencounty.org/dept/personnel-risk-management/job-openings. License/Certification: California Driver's License (Required) Ability to Relocate: Susanville, CA 96130: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person