Senior Planner
Apply NowCompany: City of Fort Bragg, CA
Location: Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Description:
Salary : $78,852.80 - $95,846.40 Annually
Location : City of Fort Bragg - City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400023
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit/Employee Group: Mid Management
Mission: Fort Bragg is a small town nestled between the coast and the redwoods with a strong sense of community that seeks to preserve its environment while providing resilient public facilities and infrastructure and supporting a safe and vibrant economic, multi-cultural, and recreational experience for both locals and visitors alike.
Vision: Fort Bragg, a California coastal destination with rich natural resources and rugged beauty, is transforming our future by weaving together our people, ecosystems, and economy to create community prosperity. We are making our mark in the 21st Century by creating climate-ready water and energy independence, housing and economic opportunities, accessible health care, community public safety, and education for all.
We are guided by the following Core Values:
Innovation: We highly encourage creativity and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our city.
Honesty & Integrity: We believe in transparent, honest, and ethical interactions with our community and stakeholders.
Service-Oriented: We are responsive to the public and to each other to demonstrate our genuine commitment to creating a Fort Bragg that Serves us today and readies us for a successful tomorrow.
Fair & Ethical: principles and practices, Fort Bragg promotes an inclusive community culture of unity and equality that openly invites everyone to enjoy our unique coastal enclave.
Collaboration: nourishes civic pride and celebrates the diversity of our city and the meaningful municipal services that our residents and businesses rely on.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the City Manager and/or Director, performs complex and specialized planning work in the areas of current and long-range planning and economic development.
Longe Range Planning
Employee must:
The incumbent of this position spends more than 50 percent of their time as a mid-manager performing office work directly related to management policies or general business operations, monitoring department work for legal and regulatory compliance, in addition to supervising at least two full-time equivalent staff. The incumbent customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment. This position is, therefore, "exempt" under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the most senior Planner position. Distinguishing characteristics over other Planner positions within Public Works/Community Development: a highly developed ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in the pursuit of the general policies, plans and objectives prescribed for the department. Ability to independently perform planning work and, based upon professional analysis, recommend and implement planning policy.
TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Current Planning
Long Range Planning
Administration
Knowledge of:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Current Planning
Long Range Planning
Administration
Knowledge of:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Constant sitting in office chair, standing at the customer counter for more than 15 minutes, keyboarding and visual contact with computer terminal; frequent walking, writing, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting of items weighing less than 30 pounds, reaching and lifting above shoulders, carrying boxes of materials from one building to another, driving motor vehicle, climbing flights of stairs several times during the day.
NOTE: Accommodations may be made for some of the essential functions/requirements listed for qualifying individuals who require and request such accommodations, due to a qualifying disability.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 21 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Benefits Summary
This benefits summary reviews health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for the City of Fort Bragg, but it is not a contract. Full details about the benefits are provided in legal plan documents and insurance evidence of coverage documents (contracts) that govern the program. If there are differences between this Benefits Summary and those documents and contracts, the logal documents will control.
The City pays a portion of the premiums for medical and dental insurance for the employee, employee plus one dependent, and employee plus family. The City also pays 100% of the cost of vision care.
Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage pension benefits. CalPERS manages the pemsopm amd health benefits (the City does not contract with CalPERS to provide health care benefits) to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families and more than 3.000 employers.
The City does participate in Social Security.
The website has more information if needed.
CalPERS Information
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
The City provides this fully funded benefit to employees. Amount of coverage varies based on the employee's classification. The coverage is provided by Lincoln Financial Group.
Long Term Disability
This is an optional benefit that is partially, 50%, funded by the City through Lincoln Financial Group.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City provides employees the option to reduce their taxable income while saving for health care needs for themselves and eligible dependents. There is also an option to save for dependent daycare costs as well.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City provides this fully-funded benefit to employees. The EAP provides employees and their covered dependents access to various professional for confidential assistance in a variety of areas: financial, personal, work-related, legal and nutrition and other health-related concerns. It is available 24/7 and is provided through Aetna.
Deferred Compensation
This is a voluntary program offered to employees (similar to the well known 401(k). It is a retirement investment program available to employees of public agencies.
Pet Insurance
The City offers optional Nationwide pet insurance to assist with veterinary expenses related to accidents and illnesses Policies are available for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets.
AFLAC Supplemental Coverages
The City provides optional supplemental coverages through AFLAC. There is a vareity of coverages, including Accident, Critical Illness (Specified Health Event), Cancer/Speciified-Disease, Hospital Confinement Indemnity, Dental, and Vision.
Holidays
The City observes 12 holidays. In addition, some employee groups receive one or more Floating Holiday to be used each fiscal year. See the specific resolution or memorandum of understanding applicable to the position in question.
Vacation
Accrued vacation may be taken as it accrues. In general, employees accrue vacation at the following rates:
Rate of accrual and maximum accrual rates vary by employee group. The specific memorandum of understanding or reolution applicable to the position in question will govern.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees generally accrue sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours monthly/ninety-six (96) annually. Employees begin to accrue sick on their date of hire. There is no maximum sick leave accrual.
Labor Relations
The City has two recognized employee organizations and represent over 40 employees. The City is committed to fostering positive alliances between the labor and management, work together to improve internal collaboration, employee involvement, morale, and customer service in the City.
Human Resources also manages the grievance procedures throughout the organization as outlined in the City's Memorandum of Understangings (MOUs) with it's labor unions. For grievance procedure details, please see the applicable MOU. For more informaiton please see the City's page on the website,
Bargaining Units
Non-Bargaining Units
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
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Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?
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Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?
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If you answered yes to having previous management experience, please describe your experience below. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A".
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22 quarter units of coursework in urban/rural and regional planning, environmental studies, or life, physical, or social sciences?
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Do you have four years journey-level experience in urban/rural and regional planning, planning policy development, or environmental review and analysis?
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Do you possess a Master's degree in urban/rural or regional planning, environmental studies, landscape architect, architecture; and minimum of three years professional experience in urban/rural and regional planning, planning policy development, or environmental review and analysis?
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Do you possess work experience working with or for a coastal city government?
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Please briefly describe your experience in long-range planning projects.
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Please describe your experience completing development review for current planning projects, including but not limited to: coastal development permits, use permits, subdivisions, design reviews, CEQA, and NEPA reviews?
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Please briefly describe your experience in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council?
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Do you possess certification from The American Institute of Certified Planners (ACIP) ?
Required Question
Location : City of Fort Bragg - City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400023
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit/Employee Group: Mid Management
Mission: Fort Bragg is a small town nestled between the coast and the redwoods with a strong sense of community that seeks to preserve its environment while providing resilient public facilities and infrastructure and supporting a safe and vibrant economic, multi-cultural, and recreational experience for both locals and visitors alike.
Vision: Fort Bragg, a California coastal destination with rich natural resources and rugged beauty, is transforming our future by weaving together our people, ecosystems, and economy to create community prosperity. We are making our mark in the 21st Century by creating climate-ready water and energy independence, housing and economic opportunities, accessible health care, community public safety, and education for all.
We are guided by the following Core Values:
Innovation: We highly encourage creativity and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our city.
Honesty & Integrity: We believe in transparent, honest, and ethical interactions with our community and stakeholders.
Service-Oriented: We are responsive to the public and to each other to demonstrate our genuine commitment to creating a Fort Bragg that Serves us today and readies us for a successful tomorrow.
Fair & Ethical: principles and practices, Fort Bragg promotes an inclusive community culture of unity and equality that openly invites everyone to enjoy our unique coastal enclave.
Collaboration: nourishes civic pride and celebrates the diversity of our city and the meaningful municipal services that our residents and businesses rely on.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the City Manager and/or Director, performs complex and specialized planning work in the areas of current and long-range planning and economic development.
Longe Range Planning
- Conducts and prepares studies and recommendations for the Planning Commission, City Council, and other public committees;
- Assists with the development of guidelines, policies, ordinances, and procedures pertaining to land use planning and development;
- Prepares amendments to Local Coastal Program and General Plan;
- Performs a wide variety of professional and technical work in collecting, analyzing and presenting information relative to City Planning and community development functions and activities; and
- Completes special projects as needed.
- Provides information regarding land use matters to the public;
- Provides liaison with consultants, developers, and staff of other agencies on current planning activities;
- Completes development review for current planning projects, including but not limited to: coastal development permits, use permits, subdivisions, design review, CEQA and NEPA review, etc; and
- Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council.
- Coordinate and support grant applications and reporting;
- Support ongoing economic development programs and policies; and
- Make recommendations to City Administration and City Council on economic development efforts in Fort Bragg.
Employee must:
- Be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal day-to-day routine.
- Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with other City employees and members of the public.
The incumbent of this position spends more than 50 percent of their time as a mid-manager performing office work directly related to management policies or general business operations, monitoring department work for legal and regulatory compliance, in addition to supervising at least two full-time equivalent staff. The incumbent customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment. This position is, therefore, "exempt" under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the most senior Planner position. Distinguishing characteristics over other Planner positions within Public Works/Community Development: a highly developed ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in the pursuit of the general policies, plans and objectives prescribed for the department. Ability to independently perform planning work and, based upon professional analysis, recommend and implement planning policy.
TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Current Planning
- Acts as project manager for complex and larger entitlement projects and applications that require specialized knowledge and/or experience in the interpretation of land use and environmental policies and regulations.
- Assign projects to other planners and administrative staff in the department and supervise work.
- Lead Planning Commission meetings and hearings and review staff reports from other planners and administrative staff in the department.
- Perform research and compile for: complex or controversial projects, to implement a comprehensive plan, for preparation of staff reports, for planning studies, etc.
- Interpret land use and environmental policies and regulations to the general public, applicants, consultants, and representatives of public agencies.
- Review development applications for completeness and accuracy.
- Meet with applicants to negotiate proposed permit conditions.
- Review comments from the public and City departmental staff; prepare project reports with analysis and comments for public distribution, state environmental impacts, and recommendations for mitigation measures and disposition of the projects.
- Review data and information received from other agencies and incorporate into report recommendations and/or environmental documents.
- Process use permits, lot line adjustments, coastal development permits, design review permits, annexations, and vacancies.
- Prepare and present staff reports and environmental documents to decision-makers at public hearings; assist other staff in making formal presentations on land use and environmental policies and regulations at public meetings.
- Analyst supportive materials necessary for initial environmental assessments of projects and analyze the projects in conjunction with environmental documents to determine consistency with adopted State, City goals, policies, plans and ordinances/resolutions.
- Prepare Negative Declarations and other environmental documents.
- Review building permits and requests for business licenses for compliance with zoning codes and ordinances.
- Monitor construction sites and ensures compliance with mitigation measures.
Long Range Planning
- Research land use, transportation requirements, community design, resource constraints, environmental thresholds, and other development or environmental issues; analyze data to consider impacts of developmental policies, compute descriptive statistics from data to incorporate in report; interpret adopted State and City policies, guidelines, ordinances/resolutions, and zoning regulations for the public.
- Develop and assist with Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments and interface as needed with California Coastal Commission staff on the City's LCP.
- Review and make recommendations regarding General Plan amendments, zoning changes and environmental impact reports.
- Prepare drafts of new or revised planning and zoning ordinances.
- Assist in developing and processing amendments to City zoning and subdivision ordinances.
- Work with advisory committees and/or participate in public workshops to obtain public input on the development/revision of policies and programs.
- Write land use and environmental policies and regulations for inclusion in city ordinances, resolutions, general plan, or environmental guidelines.
- Respond to controversial issues regarding land use and environmental policies and regulations.
- Review legislation, journals, and periodicals to keep updated on new information.
- Review legislation, journals, and periodicals to keep updated on new information.
- Prepare maps, charts, and other graphic information.
- Perform redevelopment, advanced planning and other duties as assigned.
Administration
- Adi in the selection and management of consultants by writing requests for proposals, developing contracts, monitoring performance and billings, and reviewing technical analyses and documents.
- Staff community meetings, including meeting facilitation, agenda setting, and meeting minutes as needed.
- Attend meetings and provide management and peers with status reports on assigned projects.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban/rural and regional planning and environmental review.
- Theories, principles and practices associated with land use, development and community planning projects.
- Municipal planning; state planning and zoning laws; Subdivision Map Act; Coastal Act, California Environmental Quality Act; and other laws and regulations pertaining to local and regional land use planning and development permitting activities.
- Federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations related to planning and environmental issues and regulations pertaining to city/rural community planning.
- Codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to City planning.
- Compile and analyze relevant information and draw valid conclusions to develop recommendations to resolve issues. Make well-reasoned judgments regarding simple and complex issues.
- Identify and analyze problem situations, establish priorities of action and take appropriate steps to resolve those problems identified.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports.
- Communicate verbally to explain policies and regulations to others.
- Write staff reports, policies, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Prepare and give public presentations before decision-making bodies and the general public.
- Use personal computers and keyboard including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Access Data Base to access and develop reports and create presentations.
- Interpret regulations and policies.
- Understand and apply the provisions of various Federal, State, regional and local planning laws and regulations.
- Read and understand site and building plans, architectural drawings, topographical maps, charts and graphics used in planning and public works/community development activities.
- Record and maintain information for future access.
- Organize work and priorities to meet deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and public.
- Perform basic math computations involving fractions and percentages.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Current Planning
- Acts as project manager for complex and larger entitlement projects and applications that require specialized knowledge and/or experience in the interpretation of land use and environmental policies and regulations.
- Assign projects to other planners and administrative staff in the department and supervise work.
- Lead Planning Commission meetings and hearings and review staff reports from other planners and administrative staff in the department.
- Perform research and compile for: complex or controversial projects, to implement a comprehensive plan, for preparation of staff reports, for planning studies, etc.
- Interpret land use and environmental policies and regulations to the general public, applicants, consultants, and representatives of public agencies.
- Review development applications for completeness and accuracy.
- Meet with applicants to negotiate proposed permit conditions.
- Review comments from the public and City departmental staff; prepare project reports with analysis and comments for public distribution, state environmental impacts, and recommendations for mitigation measures and disposition of the projects.
- Review data and information received from other agencies and incorporate into report recommendations and/or environmental documents.
- Process use permits, lot line adjustments, coastal development permits, design review permits, annexations, and vacancies.
- Prepare and present staff reports and environmental documents to decision-makers at public hearings; assist other staff in making formal presentations on land use and environmental policies and regulations at public meetings.
- Analyst supportive materials necessary for initial environmental assessments of projects and analyze the projects in conjunction with environmental documents to determine consistency with adopted State, City goals, policies, plans and ordinances/resolutions.
- Prepare Negative Declarations and other environmental documents.
- Review building permits and requests for business licenses for compliance with zoning codes and ordinances.
- Monitor construction sites and ensures compliance with mitigation measures.
Long Range Planning
- Research land use, transportation requirements, community design, resource constraints, environmental thresholds, and other development or environmental issues; analyze data to consider impacts of developmental policies, compute descriptive statistics from data to incorporate in report; interpret adopted State and City policies, guidelines, ordinances/resolutions, and zoning regulations for the public.
- Develop and assist with Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments and interface as needed with California Coastal Commission staff on the City's LCP.
- Review and make recommendations regarding General Plan amendments, zoning changes and environmental impact reports.
- Prepare drafts of new or revised planning and zoning ordinances.
- Assist in developing and processing amendments to City zoning and subdivision ordinances.
- Work with advisory committees and/or participate in public workshops to obtain public input on the development/revision of policies and programs.
- Write land use and environmental policies and regulations for inclusion in city ordinances, resolutions, general plan, or environmental guidelines.
- Respond to controversial issues regarding land use and environmental policies and regulations.
- Review legislation, journals, and periodicals to keep updated on new information.
- Review legislation, journals, and periodicals to keep updated on new information.
- Prepare maps, charts, and other graphic information.
- Perform redevelopment, advanced planning and other duties as assigned.
Administration
- Adi in the selection and management of consultants by writing requests for proposals, developing contracts, monitoring performance and billings, and reviewing technical analyses and documents.
- Staff community meetings, including meeting facilitation, agenda setting, and meeting minutes as needed.
- Attend meetings and provide management and peers with status reports on assigned projects.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban/rural and regional planning and environmental review.
- Theories, principles and practices associated with land use, development and community planning projects.
- Municipal planning; state planning and zoning laws; Subdivision Map Act; Coastal Act, California Environmental Quality Act; and other laws and regulations pertaining to local and regional land use planning and development permitting activities.
- Federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations related to planning and environmental issues and regulations pertaining to city/rural community planning.
- Codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to City planning.
- Compile and analyze relevant information and draw valid conclusions to develop recommendations to resolve issues. Make well-reasoned judgments regarding simple and complex issues.
- Identify and analyze problem situations, establish priorities of action and take appropriate steps to resolve those problems identified.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports.
- Communicate verbally to explain policies and regulations to others.
- Write staff reports, policies, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Prepare and give public presentations before decision-making bodies and the general public.
- Use personal computers and keyboard including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Access Data Base to access and develop reports and create presentations.
- Interpret regulations and policies.
- Understand and apply the provisions of various Federal, State, regional and local planning laws and regulations.
- Read and understand site and building plans, architectural drawings, topographical maps, charts and graphics used in planning and public works/community development activities.
- Record and maintain information for future access.
- Organize work and priorities to meet deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and public.
- Perform basic math computations involving fractions and percentages.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Constant sitting in office chair, standing at the customer counter for more than 15 minutes, keyboarding and visual contact with computer terminal; frequent walking, writing, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting of items weighing less than 30 pounds, reaching and lifting above shoulders, carrying boxes of materials from one building to another, driving motor vehicle, climbing flights of stairs several times during the day.
NOTE: Accommodations may be made for some of the essential functions/requirements listed for qualifying individuals who require and request such accommodations, due to a qualifying disability.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 21 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Benefits Summary
This benefits summary reviews health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for the City of Fort Bragg, but it is not a contract. Full details about the benefits are provided in legal plan documents and insurance evidence of coverage documents (contracts) that govern the program. If there are differences between this Benefits Summary and those documents and contracts, the logal documents will control.
The City pays a portion of the premiums for medical and dental insurance for the employee, employee plus one dependent, and employee plus family. The City also pays 100% of the cost of vision care.
- Medical insurance: We have three plans available through Anthem Blue Cross. Two plans are "traditional" plans. The difference between the two "traditional" plans is one has a lower deductible and co-pays in exchange for a higher monthly premium. The third plan is a high deductible Health Savings Account (HSA) plan. The City pays 80% of the premium.
- Dental Insurance: Dental insurance is available through Delta Dental; the plan. The plan is a "traditional" plan. The City pays 80% of the premium.
- Vision: Vision insurance is available through VSP. The City pays 100% of the premium.
- A great summary of medical plans is containted in the City's
- Information of compliance with Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) can be found here:
Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage pension benefits. CalPERS manages the pemsopm amd health benefits (the City does not contract with CalPERS to provide health care benefits) to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families and more than 3.000 employers.
The City does participate in Social Security.
The website has more information if needed.
CalPERS Information
- New Miscellaneous employees who meet the "Classic" membership are covered under the 2% at 55 plan. Effective January 1, 2013, non-classic employees will be covered under the 2% at 62 formula.
- Safety employees who meet the "Classic" CalPERS membership definition are covered under the 2% at 50 formula. Effective January 1, 2013, non-classic Safety CalPERS employees will be covered under the 2.7% at 57 plan.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
The City provides this fully funded benefit to employees. Amount of coverage varies based on the employee's classification. The coverage is provided by Lincoln Financial Group.
- Class 1 - Elected Officials have $5,000 coverage
- Class 2 - Full-Time Executive Management employees have $150,000 coverage
- Class 3 - Full-Time Mid-Management employees have $100,000 coverage
- Class 4 - All Other Full-Time Employees not covered in classes 1-5
- Class 5 - All Full-Time City Managers have up to $300,000 coverage (For details, contact Human Resources)
Long Term Disability
This is an optional benefit that is partially, 50%, funded by the City through Lincoln Financial Group.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City provides employees the option to reduce their taxable income while saving for health care needs for themselves and eligible dependents. There is also an option to save for dependent daycare costs as well.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City provides this fully-funded benefit to employees. The EAP provides employees and their covered dependents access to various professional for confidential assistance in a variety of areas: financial, personal, work-related, legal and nutrition and other health-related concerns. It is available 24/7 and is provided through Aetna.
Deferred Compensation
This is a voluntary program offered to employees (similar to the well known 401(k). It is a retirement investment program available to employees of public agencies.
Pet Insurance
The City offers optional Nationwide pet insurance to assist with veterinary expenses related to accidents and illnesses Policies are available for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets.
AFLAC Supplemental Coverages
The City provides optional supplemental coverages through AFLAC. There is a vareity of coverages, including Accident, Critical Illness (Specified Health Event), Cancer/Speciified-Disease, Hospital Confinement Indemnity, Dental, and Vision.
Holidays
The City observes 12 holidays. In addition, some employee groups receive one or more Floating Holiday to be used each fiscal year. See the specific resolution or memorandum of understanding applicable to the position in question.
Vacation
Accrued vacation may be taken as it accrues. In general, employees accrue vacation at the following rates:
- 3.39 hours per pay period for less than three consecutive years of service i.e. 0-36 months
- 4.62 hours per pay period for three or more consecutive years of service and less than 10 years of service i.e, 37-120 months
- 6.16 hours per pay period for 10 or more consecutive years of service i.e. more than 120 months
Rate of accrual and maximum accrual rates vary by employee group. The specific memorandum of understanding or reolution applicable to the position in question will govern.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees generally accrue sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours monthly/ninety-six (96) annually. Employees begin to accrue sick on their date of hire. There is no maximum sick leave accrual.
Labor Relations
The City has two recognized employee organizations and represent over 40 employees. The City is committed to fostering positive alliances between the labor and management, work together to improve internal collaboration, employee involvement, morale, and customer service in the City.
Human Resources also manages the grievance procedures throughout the organization as outlined in the City's Memorandum of Understangings (MOUs) with it's labor unions. For grievance procedure details, please see the applicable MOU. For more informaiton please see the City's page on the website,
Bargaining Units
- Fort Bragg Employee Organization/Service Employees International Union Local 1021
- Fort Bragg Police Association
Non-Bargaining Units
- Executive Management
- Mid-Management Compensation
- Non-Bargaining/Confidential
- C.V. Starr
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes
- No
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
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Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to having previous management experience, please describe your experience below. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A".
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22 quarter units of coursework in urban/rural and regional planning, environmental studies, or life, physical, or social sciences?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have four years journey-level experience in urban/rural and regional planning, planning policy development, or environmental review and analysis?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a Master's degree in urban/rural or regional planning, environmental studies, landscape architect, architecture; and minimum of three years professional experience in urban/rural and regional planning, planning policy development, or environmental review and analysis?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess work experience working with or for a coastal city government?
- Yes
- No
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Please briefly describe your experience in long-range planning projects.
11
Please describe your experience completing development review for current planning projects, including but not limited to: coastal development permits, use permits, subdivisions, design reviews, CEQA, and NEPA reviews?
12
Please briefly describe your experience in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council?
13
Do you possess certification from The American Institute of Certified Planners (ACIP) ?
- Yes
- No
Required Question