City of Malibu, CA
Salary Range: $69,825- $90,773 (plus excellent benefits)
Under general supervision, the Associate Planner performs professional and technical work pertaining to the City’s current and long range planning projects and activities.
The Associate Planner reviews commercial and residential development plans for consistency with the general plan, zoning ordinance, local coastal program and other state and local ordinances and regulations; processes development applications including coastal development permits, conditional use permits, tentative maps and lot line adjustments; conducts environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); prepares and presents detailed staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council; prepares studies and analyses; answers questions regarding various planning issues at the public counter and on the telephone; processes zone text and map amendments, local coastal program amendments and general plan amendments, which includes staffing public workshops; attends and/or conducts meetings with the public regarding specific development projects and/or planning issues; conducts site visits to determine environmental constraints of parcels; manages/oversees environmental consultant’s preparation of various studies and plans; assists with training of new employees; and performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills: In order to adequately accomplish the tasks assigned to this position, the Associate Planner should have a complete working knowledge of urban planning principles and practices, including extensive working knowledge of municipal and state planning, zoning, subdivision, and conservation laws, as well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), site design and development review. Direct knowledge of planning in coastal jurisdictions, especially in California, is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Education and Experience: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development or public administration or a related field and two (2) years of professional planning experience. Licenses and Certifications: AICP – American Institute of Certified Planners certification is desirable. Possession at all times, of a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 1, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.
Completed City of Malibu Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted online at: www.malibucity.org/jobs for candidate consideration. Applications received by email or facsimile will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a City Application. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Phone: (310) 456-2489
Website: http://www.malibucity.org/jobs
Website: http://www.malibucity.org/jobs