Director of Planning (35583)

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 38,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position runs the day-to-day operations of the Tribal Planning Division. This person supervises five (5) technical and administrative staff members. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Tribal Planning Division
• Oversees Building and Safety permitting and inspection activities
• Oversees the activities of the Agua Caliente Water Authority
• Oversees Code Enforcement activities, including Administrative Citations
• Oversees Tribal Transportation Program infrastructure projects including coordinating with local public works departments and utilities and retaining project engineers as needed. 
• Administers the Tribal Environmental Policy Act and NEPA regulations including preparation of environmental documents for Tribal projects.
• Consults with and advises developers, contractors, members of the general public, various organizations and agencies, elected officials and attorneys on planning related issues and legal matters relating to planning functions. 
• Ensures the timely preparation of complete and accurate staff work for presentation to Indian Planning Commission and Tribal Council
• Performs research and analysis for presentations on special projects and community/Tribal issues
• Directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes policies and procedures for the Division.
• Assigns and allocates workload as appropriate.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of Division staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.

• Recruits, hires & terminates team members, as necessary.
• Reviews and approves all payment requests

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

Confidential and sensitive information

SIGNATORY ABILITY

HR Related Forms

Planning Related Forms

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a four-year college is required, preferably with a professional degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering or related field
• Possession of a Master’s Degree and/or AICP Certification is desirable but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in positions providing exposure to planning, building, engineering and related activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift. 

Typically the individual will be housed in an office environment but may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to type, reach, talk and hear lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Also, may be subjected to a smoke filled environment.