Assistant Planner
Assistant Planner positions develop and manage environmental, general, community, and urban plans; manage land use and land development projects; review and write environmental documents; prepare and coordinate processing of local, state, and federal permits; perform development permit review and plan checks; review and analyze technical drawings, specifications, and reports; research, review, and prepare ordinances and policies; implement all aspects of the City's Historical Resources Regulations and historic preservation program; make presentations on environmental and planning issues at public hearings and meetings; review projects and advise citizens and developers during the application process to ensure compliance with City regulations; interpret regulations and requirements to the public; engage community members in the planning process; prepare planning reports; perform Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping; handle complex projects; perform site inspections; review and enforce plans and specifications; perform quality control, coordinate various departments and agencies; monitor mitigation requirements for environmentally sensitive projects; perform proper documentation and reporting; and perform other duties as assigned.
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Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
- 4% effective 7/1/24
- 2% effective 1/1/25
- 5% effective 7/1/25
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time professional-level planning experience. Qualifying professional-level experience must be in at least ONE of the following areas:
- Prehistoric or historic archeology.
- Historic preservation.
- Environmental review or analysis.
- Resource management.
- Landscape planning or landscape architecture.
- Environmental, general, and community planning.
- Transportation planning.
- Design, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects.
- Zoning administration and enforcement.
- Architecture and urban design.
- Site planning.
- Discretionary permit review and processing.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
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