Assistant / Associate Planner

County of Shasta (CA) • Redding, CA

37d

About The Position

Assistant Planner: Under supervision, to learn to perform entry level professional planning duties involved in conducting planning studies and in preparing plans and reports; and to do related work as required. Associate Planner: Under direction, to perform professional planning duties; to do research and prepare planning studies and reports; to explain and interpret planning laws and policies to the public; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

• Assistant Planner: Knowledge of: Theory, principles, and practices of public planning, and environmental analysis; mathematical and scientific practices related to planning work; nomenclature, symbols, and instruments used in planning, drafting and mapping work; knowledge of methods and procedures for the conduct of Department of Resource Management inspections including modern office practices, record keeping, and reporting, as well as familiarity with federal, state, and local resource protection laws and codes.
• Assistant Planner: Ability to: Compile and analyze technical and statistical information and data; comprehend and accurately carry out oral and written directions; learn and apply applicable laws and regulations; learn to prepare and present clear and concise reports and research studies; communicate with and advise the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Associate Planner: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental planning; state and local laws affecting planning; nomenclature, symbols, techniques, and instruments used in planning work; statistical research methods as applied to the collection and tabulation of data affecting public planning; grant application preparation and grant administration; purposes, policies, procedures and regulations of a county Planning Commission and/or a development services agency; methods of graphic illustration and presentation.
• Associate Planner: Ability to: Collect, analyze, interpret, and apply data to various planning projects; prepare and present planning research studies; interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations to planning projects; meet and deal effectively with the public and other governmental officials; research and present laws and ordinances dealing with assigned areas.
• Assistant Planner: EITHER A bachelor's degree in planning or related subject; OR Two (2) years of technical experience in the environmental quality and/or planning fields AND one (1) semester of related college course work.
• Associate Planner: A bachelor's degree in planning or related subject AND one (1) year of professional-level experience in the environmental quality and/or planning fields, including substantial experience in technical report writing.
• Possession of a valid California driver license.

Nice To Haves

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred but not required.
• A prior working knowledge of California land use planning, land use data compilation methods, and geographic and cartographic methods, forms, and interpretation, including modern mapping technology, is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Planner: Gathers a variety of information and data for the preparation of planning reports and studies; develops statistics and engages in research preparatory to various phases of planning projects; develops maps, charts, and graphs used in planning studies and reports; assists in compiling, arranging, analyzing, and interpreting data; assists in making comparative studies of land use, population structure, and economic activity; researches, investigates, and surveys available sources of information used in planning studies and related projects; assists in the preparation of planning displays and exhibits; answers inquiries and assists the public in providing information about planning ordinances and policies; investigates complaints regarding zoning violations; and/or provides information to the public on various planning regulations, policies, permits, and applications; performs a full range of clerical support functions; sets up and maintains file systems and records; prepares routine reports; may conduct routine field inspections for Department of Resource Management programs, if needed.
• Associate Planner: Gathers and evaluates data for various planning studies relating to land use development, environmental review, economics, and population; researches and recommends General Plan policies and zoning ordinances; formulates tentative and final conditions for land division projects and use permits in accordance with established ordinances and laws; makes field trips and investigations pertaining to planning projects; prepares and assembles maps, tables, charts, and reports on planning projects, prepares recommendations and does graphic presentation; may supervise the work of subordinate planning personnel assisting on planning assignments and studies; conducts special research projects; attends staff meetings and consults with supervisors regarding work problems and progress; may make presentations before the Planning Commission; provides information to the public on all planning regulations, policies, permits, and applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support