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 three 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 34,000 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, three 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 Planning Division, and performs project management duties as directed by the Director of Planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)
- Plan, manage, and oversee the day-to-day operations and activities of the Planning Division.
- Perform environmental review, advanced and current planning services, zoning, and code enforcement.
- Coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies.
- Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Planning.
- Conducts research, data collection and analysis; reviews and processes development applications; performs independent studies; and prepares reports and recommendations.
- Monitor compliance with tribal and federal laws and regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate Planner
ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION
Department Files
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to develop creative solutions to technical or complex problems when encountered.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.