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Ass't/Assoc.Planner - Community Development - Chico, CA

Assistant Planner/Associate Planner
Community Development Department
Chico, CA

Job Number 17-00030
Closing 4/25/2017 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
The City of Chico Community Development Department is seeking to fill one Assistant or Associate Planner position in the Planning Division.

The position will be filled as Assistant or Associate Planner, depending on candidate qualifications.

Pay range for the Assistant Planner is $22.92 to 31.59 per hour.

Pay range for the Associate Planner is $26.38 to $36.36 per hour. The Associate position is exempt from overtime.Job Description

To view the Assistant Planner job description, please click here.

To view the Associate Planner job description, please click here.Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Planner
Experience: One year performing duties comparable to those of a Planning Technician or Planning Aide with the City of Chico.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or a related field.
Additional Requirement: Possession of a valid California Driver License.

Associate Planner
Experience: Two years performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Planner with the City of Chico.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or a related field.
Additional Requirement: Possession of a valid California Driver License.
AICP Membership is desired for this position.

Additional Information
APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE, THROUGH THE NEOGOV SYSTEM.

If this is the first time you are applying using the online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can build your application which can be saved and used to apply for other City of Chico employment opportunities.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received by the City of Chico Human Resources Office.

Degree, Licenses, and/or Certifications: Copies of all required degrees, licenses, certifications, etc., as outlined in the job description, must be provided at the time of application. If this position requires a typing certificate: typing certificates must have been issued within one year and the net speed must match the minimum requirement listed in the job description. For standardization, net speed will be calculated by subtracting the number of errors from the gross WPM. Internet generated typing certifications are not accepted. Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification. Being minimally qualified for a position does not guarantee a candidate progression through the full recruitment process.

Travel and Recruitment Related Expenses: The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for any travel or expenses in connection with applying for employment, unless authorized by the City Manager.

Conviction Record: After recruitments close, candidates will be screened against the minimum qualifications detailed in the job description and position announcement. Candidates found to meet the minimum qualifications of any non-safety position will be required to complete a Conviction Record Questionnaire that will be sent by Human Resources. Candidates are required to complete and return the questionnaire, regardless of their criminal history (or lack thereof). Failure to complete and return the questionnaire by the specified deadline will result in candidate disqualification.

Pre-Employment Processing: Applicants may be required to pass fingerprinting and a medical examination as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam, psychological exam, and a drug and alcohol screening, depending on the position. E-verify is used to determine candidate eligibility to work in the United States.

The City of Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Chico will consider individuals with disabilities based on their qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying and will provide reasonable accommodation in the application and/or testing process. If you require accommodation in the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Office within seven (7) days of the need for accommodation, so appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.

If you have any questions, or need additional assistance regarding City of Chico employment opportunities, please contact the Human Resources Department at (530) 879-7900 or jobs@chicoca.gov.