General Information
| Job Description | PLANNING SPEC 4 | Working Title | Senior Campus Planner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000488 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | Office of Campus Architect - D02062 | Department Head | Jacqueline Norman |
| Supervisor | Stephanie Tang | Effective Date | 08/14/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Uses advanced planning concepts and objectives to resolve highly complex issues and provide high level expertise and assistance to senior management on all aspects of city planning, architecture and/or other related fields. Participates in the development of short and long range development plans, and proposes/recommends revisions and/or refinements, including identifying and proposing solutions to potential problem areas. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Planning for Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C), the Senior Campus Planner manages various capital planning processes in PD&C. This includes monitoring the schedule and funding status of minor and major capital projects as well as deferred maintenance projects, coordination of communication and submittals with UC Office of the President (UCOP), as well as develop process documentation. The Senior Campus Planner is also responsible for the annual update to the Campus Seismic Plan. The incumbent will partner with Campus Space Management to manage the development and submittal of the annual Capital Finance Plan (CFP). Management responsibility for capital project approval process for major and minor capital projects; PD&C project coordination with UCR's Financial Planning & Analysis and PD&C's finance team. The position will manage monthly check-in class with UCOP and attend monthly UC Capital Planning calls. 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. 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 |
| Master's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning or other planning or environmental related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with Windows-based productivity software, including word-processing, spreadsheets. | Required |
| Experience with quantitative and qualitative analyses, interpreting criteria for buildings, and the integration of geospatial analyses into the evaluation of planning scenarios. | Required |
| Experience preparing planning documents and design guidelines in a clear, concise, and timely manner. | Required |
| Experience with graphics software packages (e.g., Adobe Illustrator & InDesign, Sketch Up, and AutoCAD) | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Applies advanced planning concepts in planning, organizing, supervising and/or performs high level planning services to the Architect and location and/or University-wide administrative officers and planning staff engaged in physical, environmental and community planning projects.
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35 |
Serves as technical specialist and provides expertise in planning and community planning programs relating to the organization's strategic plans.
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35 |
| Resolves difficult or complex problems/situations related to professional work in the development, revision, refinement and/or amplification of long range development plans. | 15 |
| Evaluates proposed campus development in terms of design standards, land use, site suitability analyses, and related activities. Develops appropriate documentation in support of the siting/physical development evaluation of individual capital projects. Supports review and updates to campus design and construction standards, and campus signage guidelines. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of planning methodology and techniques that can be applied to the physical planning process. | Required |
| Skill in synthesizing and summarizing a variety of written materials, ability to determine/locate sources of information, ability to make presentations and facilitate meetings. | Required |
| Ability to negotiate and exchange ideas, information and opinions with others to develop solutions. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge/skills in city planning, architecture, or other planning-related fields. | Required |
| Ability to define problems and determine solutions, and to implement changes and to improve systems. | Required |
| Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including advanced political acumen. | Required |
| Advanced, working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing capital planning. | Required |
| Advanced analytical and project management skills. | Required |
| Ability to understand and interpret land use plans, master plans, open space plans, schematic design drawings, and working drawings. | Required |
| Advanced 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. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of capital planning in a University setting. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of UCR's procedures, policies and long term goals and objectives. And knowledge of project processing at the campus, Office of the President and UC Regents level. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Preferred |
| 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 |
| Familiar with LEED or LEED Certified | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Periodic in-state or out-of-state travel for professional development | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Must pass a background check through the FBI and DOJ | Required |
| Travel to other UC campuses or UC 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 |
| Occasional in state travel for training, typically conducted at UC O?ce of the President or other UC campuses. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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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 |