Associate Planner - City of Anaheim, CA

Associate Planner

City of Anaheim

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Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/anaheim/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=122977...

Location: 

Anaheim, CA

The City of Anaheim Planning Department is seeking an Associate Planner to provide responsible professional level services in the area of current planning and provide assistance to higher level professional and management staff.  Candidates must have at least two years of responsible professional urban planning experience and a Bachelor's degree with major course work in urban planning, architecture, or a related field.  Ideal candidates will possess public sector planning experience. The Planning team provides a quality environment for Anaheim's residents, businesses and visitors, through the thoughtful implementation of our General Plan and Zoning Code. Our staff prides itself on providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. The team is responsible for ensuring all new businesses and development activities comply with the city’s land use regulations. Staff reviews and provides recommendations on zoning permits which require Planning Commission or City Council review and issue permits for activities and construction that comply with zoning regulations. The team also manages several long-range planning programs while actively participating in a variety of regional planning initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage multiple planning projects, including formation and implementation of workplans, schedules and budgets. Review development projects for zoning compliance. Review and analyze building plans and grading plans; coordinate plan check routing between City departments and check for compliance with agreements and project conditions of approval; manage planning projects. Analyze development proposals to determine conformity with General Plan policies and procedures. Coordinate the processing of General Plan amendments. Coordinate the processing of zoning code amendments.  Determine the impact of legislation, studies, surveys and reports from outside agencies on program activities; research and analyze annexations, reorganizations and de-annexations; prepare reports and correspondence as required. Respond to inquiries from the general public and resolve issues related to the City's planning and zoning functions; research and provide information to City staff and the general public regarding land use issues and environmental documentation; interpret City ordinances and regulations, as well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, realtors, appraisers and the general public regarding City planning and zoning policies and procedures including City development policies. Prepare requests for proposals, scopes of work, and agreements for professional services; oversee and monitor the work of consultants. Research and analyze existing, proposed, and current advanced planning functions; prepare reports and presentations for City staff, City Council, and the Planning Commission; prepare and draft ordinances for review. Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have two years of responsible professional urban planning experience supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, architecture, or a related field.   Possess knowledge of Modern and complex principles, principles and practices of urban planning, development, zoning and redevelopment; methods and techniques used in the planning and zoning processes; methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation; principles and practices of basic economics; principles, practices, methods and procedures of data collection and research techniques; legal description interpretation; computer systems used in planning and zoning functions; principles and procedures of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Subdivision Map Act, General Plan, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Possess the ability to independently investigate planning, zoning, and related program issues; perform professional planning work with minimum supervision; research, analyze and evaluate new program techniques, methods and procedures; analyze statistical information; interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations; interpret and explain planning and zoning programs, policies and procedures; make public presentations and recommendations on various aspects of the planning program; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; review and analyze property legal descriptions, covenants, agreements and conditions of approval; prepare clear, concise, thorough and accurate staff reports and correspondence; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Must possess an appropriate, valid driver’s license.