FULL TIME POSITION
SALARY- $57,855.20 to $70,331.04 annually plus $914.60 Cafeteria Benefit
Filing Deadline: Friday, July 24th, 2015
Definition: Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Associate Planner performs journey-level current and advanced planning activities. Assists in development and implementation of planning policies and programs, prepares planning studies and reports, answers inquiries on planning, zoning, and permit processing, and assists with management of the department.
Examples of Duties: Under general supervision, performs professional, mid- level work in all planning fields. Reviews, implements and participates in the design of various housing and community development programs and projects. Coordinates and evaluates development proposals and various permit applications. Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards. Conducts advanced planning work such as General Plan updates, ordinance preparation, and analysis of Specific Plans. Also performs environmental analysis on development projects. Performs related duties as required.
Essential Job Functions: Prepares and supervises the preparation of complex planning reports, requiring clear oral communication, hand and finger dexterity, and reading eyesight. Gives oral presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, professional groups, civic groups, and other public agencies. Assists in the preparation of maps and other visual aides either by creating or modifying digital map files using GIS software, and by manipulating drafting equipment, such as scales, pens, pencils, and erasers. Requires good vision and the ability to perform precise physical manipulation of oversized plans and the ability to lift 50 pounds; performs field surveys to identify site problems prior to development, requiring unaided ambulatory activity including bending, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces, squatting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing. Appears and speaks before audiences regarding technical and complex matters, which requires clear, understandable speaking skills. Must have physical ability to operate a computer keyboard and other standard office equipment; must be able to open and close file cabinets up to five feet in height, and to remove, reorganize, and replace files therein.
Qualifications: Education and Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, including significant experience processing planning development projects in a municipal or county planning department, and a degree from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or related field. The City is poised for significant growth, so experience dealing with growth and large developments is highly desirable. A Master’s Degree is desirable and may be substituted for one year of work experience. Spanish speaking ability or experience in a culturally diverse community is highly desirable. AICP certification is also highly desirable.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban planning; State planning law; CEQA; municipal code provisions; progressive planning principles; standard operating policies; site planning and architectural review; general building and engineering practices; and procedures common to Planning Departments.
Ability to: Systematically compile and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; perform complex professional planning work with a minimum of supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and the general public; and train and guide less experienced professional planning staff.
License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California drivers license.