General Information
| Job Description | PLANNING SPEC 3 | Working Title | Campus Planner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007083 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Office of Campus Architect - D02062 | Department Head | Jacqueline Norman |
| Supervisor | Stephanie Tang | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced planning professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures and full range of planning skills and expertise; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Operates with considerable independence in concept planning, project definition and feasibility phases of major construction projects. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Planning for Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C), provides campus planning professional services for program and project development and continuance of the organization's programs such as the capital financial plan, deferred maintenance program, seismic safety program, and accessibility program including responsibility for collection, analysis, and evaluation of planning data and preparation and presentation of statistical and graphic supporting material. Provides staff planning services and planning analyses for major physical planning and capital project studies, and studies related to campus-wide site development, infrastructure, and utilities. Lead project planning teams and discussions using written, verbal and interpersonal skills effectively for a wide variety of audiences. Assists in the review, input, and monitoring related to project schedules and funding. Improves organization practices and processes using thorough knowledge in urban planning and integrated higher education planning. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning or other planning or environmental related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 5 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with Windows-based productivity software, including word-processing, spreadsheets. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Provides staff planning services for major planning studies such as circulation and parking requirements, academic building locations, student housing requirements, and utility distribution systems.
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40 |
Participates in planning for long range and precinct plans, facility master plans, transportation plans and in the concept, project definition and feasibility phases of building and infrastructure projects.
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40 |
| Develop appropriate documentation in support of the siting/physical development evaluation of individual capital projects. Support review and updates to campus design and construction standards, and campus signage guidelines. | 10 |
| Provides staff planning services for development and continuance of the organization's long-range development plan, including responsibility for collection, analysis, and evaluation of planning data and for preparation and presentation of statistical and graphic supporting material. | 5 |
| Provide staff planning services for environmental analysis and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related federal, state and local regulations and mandates. Includes coordination with UC Office of the President professional staff (physical, environmental and legal). | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to physically inventory and analyze a variety of research university space with varying types of research environments. | Required |
| Strong analytical skills. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge/skill in city planning, architecture, or other planning-related fields. | Required |
| Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen. | Required |
| Strong organizational skills. | Required |
| Ability to understand and interpret land use plans, master plans, open space plans, schematic design drawings, and working drawings. | Required |
| Knowledge of University of California Guidelines and Policies for planning, capital programs, and major system wide initiatives, such as sustainable practices, carbon neutrality, zero waste, and accessibility. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of the organization, including its architectural history, short and long range development plans, infrastructure and current, on-going and proposed design and construction plans. | Preferred |
| Familiar with LEED or LEED Certified | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Occasional in state travel for training, typically conducted at UC Office of the President or other UC campuses. | Required |
| Periodic in-state or out-of-state travel for professional development. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel to other U.C. campuses or U.C. Office of the President occasionally for business meetings and workshops. Assess a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces common at major research universities, such as research, instruction and agriculture. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Must pass a background check through the FBI and DOJ | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus or close proximity to UC Riverside campus. Hybrid work environment, subject to change. |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |