EMPLOYER: County of Los Angeles, CA
CLOSING DATE: Position is Open Until Filled. Apply by August 19, 2010 to assure first consideration.
COMPENSATION: $115,008 - $174,084. This position is subject to the provisions of the County's Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). The County of Los Angeles provides an excellent benefits package that allows employees to choose benefits that meet their specific needs as detailed below. Retirement Plan - The successful candidate may choose either a contributory or non-contributory defined benefit plan. It should be noted that County employees DO NOT pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax (HIT) portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California. Cafeteria Benefit Plan - The MegaFlex Benefits Plan is a cafeteria plan through which benefits may be purchased using a tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5% to 17% of the employee's monthly salary. Any portion of the County contribution not used to purchase benefits is paid to the employee as taxable income. Benefits available within the MegaFlex Benefits Plan include medical, dental, disability, and life and AD&D insurance. (NOTE: Not applicable to County employees who are currently in Flex.). Non-Elective Days - 10 days per year with the option to buy 1 to 20 elective annual leave days. Annual leave days can be used for vacation, sick or personal leave. Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may contribute up to $400 per month tax-free to Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. The County contributes $75 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account. Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred income plan that includes a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred income plan that includes a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.TO APPLY:
This announcement may also be downloaded from the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES website at: http://dhr.lacounty.gov. Please submit statement of interest, salary history and resume (see the selection process section below for more detailed submittal information) to: Lazaro Gonzalez, Department of Human Resources, Executive Recruitment, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Room 555, Phone: (213) 974-2786, Fax: (213) 613-4773, E-mail: DDRP@hr.lacounty.gov
DESCRIPTION: The Deputy Director, Regional Planning reports to
the Chief Deputy, Regional Planning, and assists in the overall management of
the department with particular responsibility for directing, through subordinate
managers, one of the major functions of the department, such as long range and
community planning; subdivision approval; and zoning administration. Incumbents
must exercise a thorough knowledge of a wide range of technical planning
principles, as well as the principles of organizational management sufficient to
plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of the division. Additionally, the
Deputy Director, Regional Planning must possess knowledge of all laws,
ordinances, and processes pertaining to the subdivision of property, the
administration of zoning ordinances, and the development of community plans.
This position manages programs effecting community, area and coastal plans and
ordinances. He/She prepares other ordinances addressing single zoning issues, as
requested by the Board of Supervisors or the Regional Planning Commission. The
ideal candidate will be a trusted expert in the field of regional planning with
the professional demeanor and confidence to advise executive staff on a broad
range of related subject matters. This person will be proactive in bringing
issues to the executive team's attention, possess sound judgment, and be able to
multi-task and function effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting
priorities. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written
skills and be capable of providing advice in a clear and concise manner, and
will be timely in the presentation of information. He/She must have strong
leadership skills and be able to hold staff accountable. The position is
responsible for managing staff field offices, information and fiscal services,
performing geographic information systems activities, general human
resources-related activities and systems analysis.
Key Responsibilities: Assists in the development of objectives, policies,
and procedures for the administration of the department by participating in
executive planning sessions with the Director of Planning and Chief Deputy,
Regional Planning. Formulates division policy and plans, organizes,
directs, and evaluates, through subordinate assistant administrators, the work
of the division. Assists in directing the development of changes in
organization and work processing systems, such as case processing and community
plans, to consolidate functions, increase effectiveness and efficiency, enhance
customer service, and reduce costs. Assists in the preparation of periodic
reports for the Director of Regional Planning, Regional Planning Commission, and
Board of Supervisors regarding identified goals, activities, and accomplishments
of the department. Directs special surveys, studies, and investigations
concerning the technical phases of planning. Develops and maintains liaison with
public officials, various boards and commissions, other County departments,
professional organizations, public institutions, and the general public in order
to attain the greatest amount of cooperation for coordinated planning efforts.
Monitors and coordinates cases related to subdivision or zoning matters or
public hearings involving the preparation of community plans. Delivers
presentations at Board of Supervisors meetings and before the Regional Planning
Commission, responds on behalf of the department during public hearings and
meets with community groups.
Minimum Requirements: Training and Experience: A Bachelor's
degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or a closely related field
and five years' progressively responsible experience in city, county, or
regional planning. One year of experience must have included responsibility for
formulating policy and in assigning and evaluating, through subordinate managers
and supervisors, work related to land use planning, transportation policy,
zoning administration or subdivision administration for a city or other
geographic region with a population of at least 50,000 persons. License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an
alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related
essential functions. Desirable Qualifications: Master's degree in Urban
Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or a closely related field. Member of the
American Institute of Certified Planners of the American Planning Association.
Demonstrated liaison experience with diverse community groups, private or public
agencies, and planning organizations of federal, state, county, or city
agencies. Demonstrated management skills in project development, master
planning, budget administration,
contract administration, and other administrative areas involved in a planning
department. Demonstrated experience in leadership, motivation, team building,
and conflict resolution. Excellent project management and presentation skills.
Selection Process
The process for this recruitment is highly confidential and will be handled
accordingly through the recruitment and evaluation phases. Each candidate's
background will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time
of application to determine the level and scope of the candidate's preparation
for this position. Only the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by
an initial screening process, will be invited to participate in the interview
process. The names of the most highly qualified candidates will be
submitted to the Director of Planning for consideration and approval. NOTE: An
extensive background investigation will be completed on the candidates invited
to participate in the final selection process. To Be Considered: Qualified
candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest, salary history and
their resume detailing education completed, positions held, current salary, and
special qualifications. Resume should include ALL of the following: Names
of schools, colleges or universities attended, dates attended, degrees earned,
and fields of study. Please enclose verification of degrees, licenses and
certificates together with the resume; For organizations and programs managed,
the name of each employer, job title, size of organization's budget, number and
composition of personnel supervised, scope of management responsibilities,
functions managed, dates of employment, and current salary; Pursuant to State
and federal requirements, we are requesting that you voluntarily provide the
following information: (1) your race/ethnicity and (2) your gender. This
information should be on a separate piece of paper, attached to your resume.
This page will be removed from your resume when it is received and kept
confidential and utilized solely for required statistical purposes.
The
County of Los Angeles
With a population of more than 10 million people, Los Angeles County has more
residents than any county in the nation, and within its boundaries are 88
cities. It is rich in cultural diversity and home to world-renowned museums,
theaters, the nation's motion picture industry, major universities and numerous
five-star restaurants. The mountains, deserts, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean,
along with some of the world's finest urban recreational attractions, are
freeway close. The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who
are elected on a non-partisan basis and serve four-year terms. As the governing
body, the Board of Supervisors serves as both the executive and legislative
authority of the largest and most complex county government in the United
States. A change in the governing structure of the County has all Department
Heads reporting to the Chief Executive Officer with the exception of elected
officials (Assessor, District Attorney, and Sheriff), the Fire Chief, the
Auditor-Controller, the County Counsel, and the Executive Officer of the Board
of Supervisors. The County has an annual budget in excess of $22 billion, and 37
major administrative units or departments serve the needs of the County's
population. The County employs over 100,000 full-time personnel to serve its
diverse population. The Department of Regional Planning provides the necessary
planning policy, review and analysis for land use, subdivision processing,
general plan development and implementation in the County of Los Angeles. The
Department maintains a long-range process for the physical, social and economic
development of the County. It prepares the Countywide General Plan, including
area and community plans. It administers zoning and land sub-division ordinances
and develops and maintains an information database on demographic conditions in
the County. The current departmental budget is $23.9 million and includes
funding for approximately 189 positions.
County of Los Angeles
Child Support Compliance Program
In an effort to improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and
spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information
(i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly
reported to the State Directory of New Hires, which may assist in locating
persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits, under
certain circumstances, for additional employment and identifying information to
be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this
information.
Special Information
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to
provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of
race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with
disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation may call:
(213)738-2057 (ADA Coordinator - Voice); (800) 899-4099 (TTY); (800) 897-0077
(TTY); (800) 735-2922 (CRS). Any applicant for County employment who has
been convicted of workers' compensation fraud is automatically barred from
employment with the County of Los Angeles (County Code Section 5.12.110).
Social Security Act of 2004
Section 419(c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of
2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of
the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision
to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social
Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security
System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement
(Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware
of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For
more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the
website www.socialsecurity.gov, or
call toll free (800) 772-1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call
the TTY number (800) 325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
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