Harbor Planning Administrator

Benefits

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive – an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree that is not required for the classification.
• Annual Leave Redemption – the ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year. A candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Deferred Compensation – eligible to participate in the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Flexible Credit Allowance – a bi‑weekly amount available to regular employees for the purpose of purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans. Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts, which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre‑tax dollars for IRS‑approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan – participation in the County’s defined benefit pension plan.
• Holidays – 12 paid days per year, including an annual floating holiday.

The Harbor Planning Administrator will work in a dynamic environment that requires teamwork to meet multiple deadlines. The position will perform technical planning work related to private and public projects in the Channel Islands Harbor and on County-owned beaches. The position ensures project consistency with Coastal Act and other applicable regulations through direct agency coordination and independent document preparation.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of the development process along with demonstrated expertise in planning, project management, and administrative operations. They should be adept at preparing and managing confidential documentation and capable of collaborating effectively with a variety of stakeholders across both public and private sectors. A background in planning, project management, architecture, or geographic information systems is highly desirable.

• Program Administrator III: $3,363.23 – $4,708.99 Biweekly
• Senior Program Administrator: $3,779.83 – $5,292.28 Biweekly

Harbor Department – Administrative Services

If appointed at the lower level, the incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

• Oversees and directs planning, scheduling, and tracking activities of multiple organizational functions related to architectural designs, permits from various regulatory agencies related to harbor regulations, and various administrative projects, including plan revisions, progress in required approval processes, regulatory permits, contracts, deadlines, and expiration dates, etc.;
• Prepares and submits Notices of Impending Development (NOIDs) and Public Works Plan (PWP) Amendments in compliance with the Coastal Commission’s Certified Regulatory Program, including detailed written analysis, Coastal Act findings, environmental exhibits, maps, graphics, and impact assessments;
• Researches, compiles, synthesizes, analyzes, and interprets information and data to meet Harbor Department objectives, such as architectural plan revisions, compliance with regulatory requirements, and contractual agreements;
• Directs and manages end‑to‑end project planning, scheduling, and execution, including preparation and review of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Bids, use of project management software, and preparation of project plans;
• Prepares complex written reports, provides well‑supported recommendations to management, and implements approved solutions;
• Coordinates with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholder groups on a wide range of issues, including those that may…