Job DescriptionProvides expert level expertise, advice and counsel to senior management on the development, revision, refinement and / or amplification of the long range master plan. Represents the local and / or organization-wide administration in community and governmental relationships. Is considered a subject-matter expert within the organization and is often recognized as an expert externally in the industry.
Under the general direction of the Director of Physical Planning, the Principal Planner serves as UCSF's Environmental Coordinator responsible for preparing environmental review documents for UCSF's physical development projects in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and prepares, coordinates and manages transportation, parking and other technical planning studies. The Principal Planner implements selection processes to retain and contract with environmental and technical planning consultants, and represents UCSF in community and governmental relationships including local, state and federal planning agencies and departments.
Responsibilities000489% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)Plans, organizes, supervises and / or performs the highest level planning services for the Architect and location and / or organization-wide administrative officers engaged in physical, environmental and community planning functions, such as comprehensiveServes as a technical expert in planning and community planning problems at either the location or organization-wide levels of administrationPerforms the most difficult professional work in the development, revision, refinement and / or amplification of long range development plansAssignments typically include resolving complex issues / problems requiring specialized knowledge and incumbent is widely recognized and consulted by organization staff for their expert knowledge of the organization and community planningRepresents the location and / or organization-wide administration in community and governmental relationshipsRepresents the organization to local, regional, and area governing bodies and planning commissions or boardsMay oversee work of lower level professional positions
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- 7+ years of relevant progressive experience.
- Expert knowledge / skills in city planning, architecture, or other planning-related fields, including knowledge / skills in large-scale site planning.
- Expert experience and expertise with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Technical expertise in environmental topics such as traffic, air quality, noise, greenhouse gas emissions, forest management, cultural and historic resources, and hazardous materials.
- Expert written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including expert level political acumen and negotiation skills.
- Expert skills in building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve short and long range organizational development goals.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning or other planning or environmental related field preferred.
- Expert analytical and project management skills, including experience managing budgets, schedules and consultants.
- Expert knowledge of the organization, including its architectural history, short and long range development plans, infrastructure and current, on-going and future design and construction plans.
- Expert knowledge of legal framework for planning including federal, state and local laws, regulations and practices.
- Knowledge of land acquisition and due diligence procedures.
- Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams to secure complex governmental entitlements.
