Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

Are you looking to dive in to the field of Urban Development and Planning? Do you want to make an impact on a beautiful, tight knit, coastal community? The City of Hermosa Beach is hiring! Assistant Planner Job Flyer Under general supervision, to perform entry-level technical and professional planning work related to current and advance planning functions including enforcement and interpretation of building and zoning regulations, conditional use permits and other municipal code section regulations; to explain zoning regulations to the public; to review and process applications for development; and to perform special projects as assigned.

Performs a wide range of technical and professional work in municipal planning including current and advance planning; responds to public and other governmental organizations inquiries in person, over the phone, and/or by email; assists in providing information and assistance to developers, property owners, the public, other departments, and outside agencies regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and implementation requirements; reviews development and construction plans and conducts zone checks to ensure compliance with applicable zoning and code requirements; assists in the preparation of staff analysis of projects being heard by the Planning Commission and City Council; assists in preparing and conducting planning surveys, land use surveys and research; assists in preparation of initial environmental assessments; assists in the preparation, processing and monitoring of grant applications; processes applications for major developments, zoning changes, subdivisions, site reviews, variances, special use permit and other permits; prepares and/or revises planning ordinances; participates in and/or conducts field inspection and survey and performs project site analysis; works with code enforcement to investigate zoning violations/complaints and works with property owners, architects, and/or contractors to determine appropriate actions to resolve violations/ complaints; assists in coordinating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; serve as the liaison for assigned functions with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; participates in special projects as assigned; performs related work duties as required.

Knowledge of: basic operations, services, and activities of a community planning program; the principles and practices of urban planning; understanding of State and Federal planning, zoning, development and environmental laws; statistical and research methods applied to the collection and analysis of data pertinent to planning; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications; basic methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation. Ability to: effectively read construction plans and site plans; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; read and interpret regulations; prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence that can be understood by a layperson; provide effective customer service; operate modern office equipment and computers including specialized computer applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be: Educational equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in planning, public administration, or a related field and one year of experience in the planning field. A master's degree in planning or public administration may be substituted for experience requirement. Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record is required or the ability to get from point to point for meetings and trainings.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all City staff members and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.