two (2) years of which must have included supervisory Sick Leave – Accrued indefinitely at responsibilities. Candidates must also possess, or have the rate of eight (8) hours per the ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License. month. PERS service credit for unused sick upon service retirement. THE COMPENSATION Longevity Pay – 2% at fifteen (15) The annual salary range for the incoming Planning Manager is years of service. $125,652-$173,940; placement within this range is dependent Bilingual Pay – $100 per month for upon qualifications. The City also offers an attractive benefits one or more languages. package, including: Health Club Reimbursement – The Retirement – California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) City pays up to $50 a month for and Social Security. health club membership. • Classic Members – Retirement formula of 2% at age 60 with a Education Reimbursement – The 3-year final compensation period. Classic Members contribute 7% City pays up to $1000 per fiscal year. toward retirement. Other Benefits – City offers an New Members – Under the new pension reform law, Public Employees’ • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1/1/13 those defined as New Flexible Spending Accounts (P&A Members of PERS are eligible for the 2% at age 62 retirement formula Group), and Travel Assistance with a 3-year final compensation period. New Members are required Program (Voya). PLANNING to contribute towards pension; currently the contribution rate is 6.75%. Deferred Compensation – City contribution of 1.6% gross monthly earnings TO APPLY MANAGER into a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan (ICMA). If you are interested in this out- Health Insurance – CalPERS Medical Health Plan. Effective 1/1/21 the City standing opportunity, please apply contributes $732.28 for employee, $1464.56 for employee +1, and $1903.92 online at: for family coverage with the employee contributing a portion of the www.bobmurrayassoc.com monthly premium. Dental and Vision Insurance – The City pays 100% of Vision premium Filing Deadline: and the premium for dental coverage for the employee and dependents. Open Until Filled; First Review of Dental plan includes orthodontic coverage. Resumes on March 12, 2021 Life/Disability Insurance – The City pays the premium for life up to Following the closing date, resumes $200,000 and disability insurance for the employee only. Voluntary, will be screened according to the supplemental plan available for additional life insurance. qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be Vacation – Fifteen (15) days for the first four years of service. Maximum invited to personal interviews with 25 days annually after 20 years of service. Bob Murray and Associates. Candi- Holidays – Thirteen and a half (13.5) days annually and seven (7) days of dates will be advised of the status floating holiday time. of the recruitment following finalist selection. Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Martinez. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. Referenc- es will be contacted only following candidate approval. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Carmen Valdez at: (916) 784-9080 THE COMMUNITY Development Department works The responsibilities and essential leadership both within the organiza- in close collaboration with other functions of the Planning Man- tion and in the community, encour- Incorporated in 1876, Martinez is the departments that impact devel- ager may include, but are aging a pro-business environment County seat of Contra Costa County. The opment in the City such as the not limited to, the following: within the department. City is located along the Sacramento and Engineering Department, Building San Joaquin rivers in the central part of the • Directs, plans and orga- Politically astute, this individual will be Department and Economic Develop- County. The City’s roots can be traced to the nizes the activities of recognized as a problem-solver who ment Division. late 1840’s, when it served as a ferryboat transit all Planning Division staff anticipates issues and is proactive. The Planning Division is comprised point across the Carquinez Straits on the way to the including advanced and This leader will advocate for trans- of the Planning Manager, who directs gold fields. By the time of its incorporation, Martinez had evolved current planning; pre- parency and ethical values, even and supervises two full-time Asso- into one of the area’s most significant trading posts and shipping pares and administers when decisions made may not be ciate Planners, as well as a full-time ports. Today, the City covers 13.1 square miles and has approximately division budget. popular. He/she will have the ability Administrative Aide position. In ad- 38,373 residents. As one of California’ first towns and the home of both • Oversees all updates and to resolve sensitive and controversial dition, the Planning Division utilizes John Muir and Joe DiMaggio, Martinez retains a strong sense of history amendments to the City’s matters, by crafting alternatives professional planning consultant and family. One of the many unique aspects of Martinez is its archi- General Plan including current that are comprehensive and well- assistance to expand its capacity tecture. Many of the downtown shops still retain their early 20th Century and future mandated elements. executed. Recognizing the impor- as needed. tance of building relationships, and look and charm, with some homes dating back more than 125 years. • Develops and implements procedures The Planning Division is responsible collaborative by nature, the new Respecting its past but with an eye to the future, Martinez is in the for the processing of work; analyzes proposed for implementing City policies that Planning Manager will quickly earn process of modernizing both its infrastructure and its downtown. The City projects and prepares staff reports, including recommendations on direct the physical development the trust and respect of others opened an award-winning Intermodal Facility in 2001 that has become action to be taken and related justification; confers with developers of Martinez. Planning serves as through their expertise and good a popular stop along the Amtrak line. It also completed a major restoration and citizens on proposed projects and gives direction and advice on the point of entry for development judgement. of Alhambra Creek that beautifies the downtown and controls flooding. how to gain compliance with City policies, codes and regulations. proposals and provides assistance Additionally, the City has undertaken a number of major park enhancement The ideal candidate will be a role to architects, designers, builders • Selects, supervises and evaluates work of consultants and integrates efforts, most recently with the Waterfront Park, which now hosts a semi- model and mentor to the Planning and residents navigating the regu- consultants’ work into division work program. professional baseball team, the Martinez Clippers. Maintaining the charming staff. They will create a positive latory process. This process ranges Reviews community growth patterns, trends in land use, community and unique quality of life in Martinez is a top priority of the City Council. • team environment conducive to from single family property owners needs and other factors in originating recommendations for controlling attracting and retaining talented and commercial builders to large and regulating all aspects of community development. THE ORGANIZATION employees. They will provide oppor- industrial uses within the City. On a The City is governed by a five-member Council. The Mayor is elected at • Provides administrative support for the Planning Commission and Design tunities for staff development, while daily basis, staff assists customers large, and the other four Council members by district, to four-year terms Review Committee; makes presentations to City Council and other ensuring accountability and high with permit processing and pro- on an overlapping basis. The Council is responsible for representing the groups concerning planning projects; prepares or directs the preparation standards of professionalism and vides guidance on City policies residents of Martinez; providing policy and programmatic direction to of detailed studies related to proposed developments; may con- conduct. They will embrace a continu- related to the environment and the City Manager and organization; and ensuring accountability through duct general administrative projects concerning matters ing commitment to customer design, among other things. Plan- implementation of policies responsive to the community’s needs. outside the scope of the planning function. service, from business pro- ning staff also maintain, update, Coordinates planning activities with those of other City cesses to staff interactions. The City adopts a two-year budget which serves as the financial guide and implement the General Plan, • departments and outside agencies; addresses public They will model the im- for all municipal operations and reflects the goals of the Mayor and the City’s zoning and development complaints regarding land use and planning activities. portance of working with Council. The total operational two-year budget for fiscal years 2019-20 ordinances, and other long range other departments to and 2020-21 is approximately $132M annually across all funds (General policy initiatives. • Evaluates Division staffing arrangements, staff- ensure the organization Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Internal Service Funds, ing levels, and work assignments and makes acts in a unified and Debt Service and Capital Projects). The General Fund for fiscal years THE POSITION necessary recommendations to the Assistant cohesive manner. 2019-20 and 2020-21 is approximately $26M annually. Under the general direction of the City Manager; sets performance standards for Deputy City Manager, the Planning Division staff and evaluates performance; submits The minimum require- THE DEPARTMENT Manager plans, organizes, directs, hiring recommendations for Division staff to the ments for this position The Community Development and supervises the Current and Assistant City Manager. are a Bachelor’s degree Department is comprised of Advance Planning programs; imple- from an accredited college the Community Develop- ments the City’s Zoning Ordinance, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE or university with major course ment Director, who reports General and Precise Plans, and The candidate selected as the Planning Manager will enjoy a work in Planning, Architecture, to the City Manager, and other State and local regulations, and stellar opportunity to influence development projects that shape Landscape Architecture, Public the Planning Division. addresses all aspects of community the City’s commercial, residential and economic advancements. Administration, Urban Studies, or Currently, the Deputy growth; provides staff supervision The Planning Manager will have the opportunity to direct the a closely related field; a Master’s City Manager is also and training in the above matters; selection of a planning team of 2 Associate Planners and an degree in Urban Planning in highly the Interim Communi- and assists the Community Develop- Administrative staff person. The Planning Division will also desirable; a minimum of four (4) ty Development Direc- ment Director in the overall leader- be supported by a highly functional team of professional years of directly related professional tor. The Community ship of the Department. consultants. The Planning Manager will exhibit positive urban planning experience; and THE COMMUNITY Development Department works The responsibilities and essential leadership both within the organiza- in close collaboration with other functions of the Planning Man- tion and in the community, encour- Incorporated in 1876, Martinez is the departments that impact devel- ager may include, but are aging a pro-business environment County seat of Contra Costa County. The opment in the City such as the not limited to, the following: within the department. City is located along the Sacramento and Engineering Department, Building San Joaquin rivers in the central part of the • Directs, plans and orga- Politically astute, this individual will be Department and Economic Develop- County. The City’s roots can be traced to the nizes the activities of recognized as a problem-solver who ment Division. late 1840’s, when it served as a ferryboat transit all Planning Division staff anticipates issues and is proactive. The Planning Division is comprised point across the Carquinez Straits on the way to the including advanced and This leader will advocate for trans- of the Planning Manager, who directs gold fields. By the time of its incorporation, Martinez had evolved current planning; pre- parency and ethical values, even and supervises two full-time Asso- into one of the area’s most significant trading posts and shipping pares and administers when decisions made may not be ciate Planners, as well as a full-time ports. Today, the City covers 13.1 square miles and has approximately division budget. popular. He/she will have the ability Administrative Aide position. In ad- 38,373 residents. As one of California’ first towns and the home of both • Oversees all updates and to resolve sensitive and controversial dition, the Planning Division utilizes John Muir and Joe DiMaggio, Martinez retains a strong sense of history amendments to the City’s matters, by crafting alternatives professional planning consultant and family. One of the many unique aspects of Martinez is its archi- General Plan including current that are comprehensive and well- assistance to expand its capacity tecture. Many of the downtown shops still retain their early 20th Century and future mandated elements. executed. Recognizing the impor- as needed. tance of building relationships, and look and charm, with some homes dating back more than 125 years. • Develops and implements procedures The Planning Division is responsible collaborative by nature, the new Respecting its past but with an eye to the future, Martinez is in the for the processing of work; analyzes proposed for implementing City policies that Planning Manager will quickly earn process of modernizing both its infrastructure and its downtown. The City projects and prepares staff reports, including recommendations on direct the physical development the trust and respect of others opened an award-winning Intermodal Facility in 2001 that has become action to be taken and related justification; confers with developers of Martinez. Planning serves as through their expertise and good a popular stop along the Amtrak line. It also completed a major restoration and citizens on proposed projects and gives direction and advice on the point of entry for development judgement. of Alhambra Creek that beautifies the downtown and controls flooding. how to gain compliance with City policies, codes and regulations. proposals and provides assistance Additionally, the City has undertaken a number of major park enhancement The ideal candidate will be a role to architects, designers, builders • Selects, supervises and evaluates work of consultants and integrates efforts, most recently with the Waterfront Park, which now hosts a semi- model and mentor to the Planning and residents navigating the regu- consultants’ work into division work program. professional baseball team, the Martinez Clippers. Maintaining the charming staff. They will create a positive latory process. This process ranges Reviews community growth patterns, trends in land use, community and unique quality of life in Martinez is a top priority of the City Council. • team environment conducive to from single family property owners needs and other factors in originating recommendations for controlling attracting and retaining talented and commercial builders to large and regulating all aspects of community development. THE ORGANIZATION employees. They will provide oppor- industrial uses within the City. On a The City is governed by a five-member Council. The Mayor is elected at • Provides administrative support for the Planning Commission and Design tunities for staff development, while daily basis, staff assists customers large, and the other four Council members by district, to four-year terms Review Committee; makes presentations to City Council and other ensuring accountability and high with permit processing and pro- on an overlapping basis. The Council is responsible for representing the groups concerning planning projects; prepares or directs the preparation standards of professionalism and vides guidance on City policies residents of Martinez; providing policy and programmatic direction to of detailed studies related to proposed developments; may con- conduct. They will embrace a continu- related to the environment and the City Manager and organization; and ensuring accountability through duct general administrative projects concerning matters ing commitment to customer design, among other things. Plan- implementation of policies responsive to the community’s needs. outside the scope of the planning function. service, from business pro- ning staff also maintain, update, Coordinates planning activities with those of other City cesses to staff interactions. The City adopts a two-year budget which serves as the financial guide and implement the General Plan, • departments and outside agencies; addresses public They will model the im- for all municipal operations and reflects the goals of the Mayor and the City’s zoning and development complaints regarding land use and planning activities. portance of working with Council. The total operational two-year budget for fiscal years 2019-20 ordinances, and other long range other departments to and 2020-21 is approximately $132M annually across all funds (General policy initiatives. • Evaluates Division staffing arrangements, staff- ensure the organization Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Internal Service Funds, ing levels, and work assignments and makes acts in a unified and Debt Service and Capital Projects). The General Fund for fiscal years THE POSITION necessary recommendations to the Assistant cohesive manner. 2019-20 and 2020-21 is approximately $26M annually. Under the general direction of the City Manager; sets performance standards for Deputy City Manager, the Planning Division staff and evaluates performance; submits The minimum require- THE DEPARTMENT Manager plans, organizes, directs, hiring recommendations for Division staff to the ments for this position The Community Development and supervises the Current and Assistant City Manager. are a Bachelor’s degree Department is comprised of Advance Planning programs; imple- from an accredited college the Community Develop- ments the City’s Zoning Ordinance, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE or university with major course ment Director, who reports General and Precise Plans, and The candidate selected as the Planning Manager will enjoy a work in Planning, Architecture, to the City Manager, and other State and local regulations, and stellar opportunity to influence development projects that shape Landscape Architecture, Public the Planning Division. addresses all aspects of community the City’s commercial, residential and economic advancements. Administration, Urban Studies, or Currently, the Deputy growth; provides staff supervision The Planning Manager will have the opportunity to direct the a closely related field; a Master’s City Manager is also and training in the above matters; selection of a planning team of 2 Associate Planners and an degree in Urban Planning in highly the Interim Communi- and assists the Community Develop- Administrative staff person. The Planning Division will also desirable; a minimum of four (4) ty Development Direc- ment Director in the overall leader- be supported by a highly functional team of professional years of directly related professional tor. The Community ship of the Department. consultants. The Planning Manager will exhibit positive urban planning experience; and two (2) years of which must have included supervisory Sick Leave – Accrued indefinitely at responsibilities. Candidates must also possess, or have the rate of eight (8) hours per the ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License. month. PERS service credit for unused sick upon service retirement. THE COMPENSATION Longevity Pay – 2% at fifteen (15) The annual salary range for the incoming Planning Manager is years of service. $125,652-$173,940; placement within this range is dependent Bilingual Pay – $100 per month for upon qualifications. The City also offers an attractive benefits one or more languages. package, including: Health Club Reimbursement – The Retirement – California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) City pays up to $50 a month for and Social Security. health club membership. • Classic Members – Retirement formula of 2% at age 60 with a Education Reimbursement – The 3-year final compensation period. Classic Members contribute 7% City pays up to $1000 per fiscal year. toward retirement. Other Benefits – City offers an New Members – Under the new pension reform law, Public Employees’ • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1/1/13 those defined as New Flexible Spending Accounts (P&A Members of PERS are eligible for the 2% at age 62 retirement formula Group), and Travel Assistance with a 3-year final compensation period. New Members are required Program (Voya). PLANNING to contribute towards pension; currently the contribution rate is 6.75%. Deferred Compensation – City contribution of 1.6% gross monthly earnings TO APPLY MANAGER into a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan (ICMA). If you are interested in this out- Health Insurance – CalPERS Medical Health Plan. Effective 1/1/21 the City standing opportunity, please apply contributes $732.28 for employee, $1464.56 for employee +1, and $1903.92 online at: for family coverage with the employee contributing a portion of the www.bobmurrayassoc.com monthly premium. Dental and Vision Insurance – The City pays 100% of Vision premium Filing Deadline: and the premium for dental coverage for the employee and dependents. Open Until Filled; First Review of Dental plan includes orthodontic coverage. Resumes on March 12, 2021 Life/Disability Insurance – The City pays the premium for life up to Following the closing date, resumes $200,000 and disability insurance for the employee only. Voluntary, will be screened according to the supplemental plan available for additional life insurance. qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be Vacation – Fifteen (15) days for the first four years of service. Maximum invited to personal interviews with 25 days annually after 20 years of service. Bob Murray and Associates. Candi- Holidays – Thirteen and a half (13.5) days annually and seven (7) days of dates will be advised of the status floating holiday time. of the recruitment following finalist selection. Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Martinez. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. Referenc- es will be contacted only following candidate approval. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Carmen Valdez at: (916) 784-9080