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Associate Planner - City of Pittsburg, CA

Associate Planner 

City of Pittsburg
Professional Area: 
Economic Planning and Development
Experience: 
1-3 years
Location: 
PittsburgCA
Closing Date: JANUARY 2, 201
Salary Information:  $6,089.00 - $7,401.00 Monthly
The City of Pittsburg, California is seeking a full-time Associate Planner. The Associate Planner is the journey level classification responsible for performing the full range of planning functions.
Typical Tasks
  • Plans, organizes and conducts research studies; prepares reports and recommendations regarding land use, zoning, urban design, community needs, housing and environmental issues; participates in the review, development, revision and maintenance of general plan elements, environmental impact reports, plans, ordinances and other policies and procedures.
  • Reviews and processes various plans and applications for subdivision, housing and commercial developments; reviews and processes applications for variances, use permits and business licenses; determines conformity with laws, regulations, policies and procedures; recommends approval or identifies problems and analyzes alternatives.
  • Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the submission of plans, processing of applications and implementation requirements.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in city or regional planning or a related field and a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in city or regional planning. A Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.  Additionally, this position requires possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
Please visit our website for a complete job description and benefits.
Apply online at: www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us.  
City of Pittsburg
Human Resources
65 CIVIC AVENUE
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Phone (925)252-4878