Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

Under general supervision, performs professional work in the field of current and advanced planning and environmental analyses; may assist in the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Program; perform related work as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct office and field research, investigations and analysis of social, economic, population, and land use trends, community design and other community and economic development projects. Compile and evaluate data for advanced planning and economic development studies relating to land use and report findings and prepare written reports on various planning matters and elements related to the General Plan. Prepare reports regarding applications for Community Development Block Grant programs, housing projects, zoning and rezoning adjustments. Review commercial, industrial, and various residential development plans with developers to discuss proposed architectural design, efficient land use, and parking, and inspect properties involved in such applications and compile information thereto. Review building plans, parcel maps, environmental documents, graphics, resolutions, and ordinances for conditional use permits, zone variances, zone changes, zoning codes and general plan amendments. Answer inquiries from the public regarding community development, economic development, environmental and zoning regulations, legal descriptions and zoning violations, procedures and policies of the Planning Commission over the public counter, on the telephone, or through email. Prepare charts, maps and other graphic material to illustrate findings and recommendations. May attend meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Housing Authority and other meetings when necessary for the specific purpose of presenting the details and answering questions regarding a project to which the incumbent has been assigned. Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the general public regarding City development policies and standards. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Training and Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, economics, geography, public administration, or a related field AND one (1) year of recent planning experience involving local governmental planning is required. License Requirement Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: the principles, practices and trends of public planning and community development; site planning and architectural design; land use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and economic concepts as applied to municipal and/or urban planning; building and engineering practices; statistics and graphic presentation; laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning; modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including word processing and computer applications (Words, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, etc.). Ability to: understand laws underlying general plans, zoning and land divisions; environmental laws and regulations and methods of assessment; apply policies, procedures and standards pertaining to planning process; interpret and prepare maps, site and building plans and specifications; follow oral and written directions; speak clearly, interpret and explain technical information; listen effectively; use computer and related software; read and interpret maps and specifications; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.