Assistant Planner

City of Claremont•Claremont, CA

20h

About The Position

The City of Claremont is hiring an Assistant Planner for the Planning Division of its Community Development Department. The role performs professional-level work in current and advanced planning, zoning and design, historic preservation, environmental review under CEQA, and special studies. The Assistant Planner researches projects, compiles information, prepares reports, and makes recommendations in assigned areas. The position supports planning and development review, including design review; evaluating applications and development proposals for consistency with City codes, policies, and regulations; maintaining demographic, economic, and land-use data; analyzing trends; conducting inspections and fieldwork; preparing graphic displays; and researching and drafting ordinances. The Assistant Planner also reviews commercial, institutional, and residential plans for zone-clearance issuance in coordination with Building, Fire Protection, and other agencies, and advises design and construction professionals and the public on development policies and standards. Projects may include implementation of the Village Expansion Specific Plan and other specific plans, planning for a future Village Light Rail Station, General Plan updates, historic-preservation policy, affordable housing, and environmental support for City projects. Work hours are generally Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The position also attends evening Commission meetings and other evening or weekend meetings or events as required.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and training demonstrating the ability to perform the duties.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and redevelopment.
A valid California driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Municipal experience.
Knowledge of planning, zoning, development and general law, CEQA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform professional-level work in current planning, advanced planning, zoning and design, historic preservation, CEQA environmental review, and special studies.
Research assigned projects, compile information, prepare reports, and provide recommendations.
Conduct design review and review current planning applications for consistency with City codes and policies.
Gather and maintain demographic, economic, and land-use data; research, analyze, and interpret trends.
Review development proposals for conformance with applicable policies and regulations.
Perform inspections and related fieldwork as necessary and prepare graphic displays.
Research and draft ordinances for review.
Review commercial, institutional, and residential development plans for zone-clearance issuance in coordination with Building, Fire Protection, and other agencies.
Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and members of the public regarding development policies and standards.
Attend Commission meetings in the evenings and other evening or weekend meetings or special events as required.