Assistant Planner

Job Description

The Assistant Planner position will make a contribution to a very busy City with a variety of projects. You must possess 1 to 2 years of City planning experience, effectively work the counter, multi-task, and work well with the general public.

Areas of responsibilitymay include one or more of the following:

• Works the public counter, relieves and assists other planners
• Assist in special projects
• Assist in planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations
• Assists in the review of development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations
• Collect, collate, and prepare reports on development proposals for government entities, including land use, entitlements, and more.
• Assists in evaluations of re-zoning, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals
• Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans
• Coordinates community review of public and private development projects
• Provides information to the public regarding development regulations
• Assists the City Planner/Supervisor in resolving issues

Knowledge& Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, research, and data collection
• Ability to read and use maps, land use, affordable housing, and/or transportation
• Knowledge of various computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS
• Excellent communication with any number of departments, staff, and general public.
• Excellent interpersonal skills used to help explain rules and procedures to the public
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve problems
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions
• Ability to create graphic designs, development strategies, and render site plans via sketches and/or computer graphics highly desirable.
• Ability to multi-task and ability to alternate between several projects or issues
• Work independently or in a team environment and effectively manage data input and analyses

Qualifications:

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related

Required experience: City Planning: 1-32 years

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwalk, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person