Assistant Planner

City of Culver City • Culver City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Planner is an intermediate professional level position in the planning classification series which reports to the Current Planning Manager or Advance Planning Manager, and may be supervised by a Senior Planner or Associate Planner, as directed. These positions require a current, thorough working knowledge of City codes, ordinances and policies, and State statutes relating to planning, housing, land use development, environmental impact assessment, and zoning. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. Consistently and clearly communicates, interprets and applies above regulations, codes, ordinances, and polices, etc. in analyzing applications; as liaison to City committees, commissions, councils; in providing service to the public; and to coworkers and City departments. Reviews development applications and works with developers to reach agreements on acceptable development plans. Understands and is able to apply the City’s development philosophy. Coordinates the review and comment process to assure that the application process is expedited. Responds to public requests for information in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner; establishes rapport with the public. Prepares graphic layouts in a well-organized manner. Prepares planning maps with speed and accuracy; records changes as they occur to ensure the maps contain current status and information. Thoroughly checks and reviews business tax certificate applications and property reports to assure compliance with land use and zoning regulations; provides applicants information in a timely manner. Performs plan checking, inspections, and certifications of completion; keeps applicants adequately informed of their status in the process and identifies steps they can take to expedite processing. Completes various surveys and property sale reports; makes and keeps accurate logs and records which are legible, complete and up-to-date, describing problems encountered, and how they were resolved. Prepares factual and complete staff reports and presentations, utilizing various software packages and presents information and recommendations in a clear, concise and understandable fashion to the Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field
• Two years of professional experience in a city, county, or regional planning agency, or in a private consulting firm working on urban planning projects.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license may be required if assigned to drive.

Nice To Haves

• GIS and graphic design abilities are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Consistently and clearly communicates, interprets and applies above regulations, codes, ordinances, and polices, etc. in analyzing applications; as liaison to City committees, commissions, councils; in providing service to the public; and to coworkers and City departments.
• Reviews development applications and works with developers to reach agreements on acceptable development plans.
• Understands and is able to apply the City’s development philosophy.
• Coordinates the review and comment process to assure that the application process is expedited.
• Responds to public requests for information in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner; establishes rapport with the public.
• Prepares graphic layouts in a well-organized manner.
• Prepares planning maps with speed and accuracy; records changes as they occur to ensure the maps contain current status and information.
• Thoroughly checks and reviews business tax certificate applications and property reports to assure compliance with land use and zoning regulations; provides applicants information in a timely manner.
• Performs plan checking, inspections, and certifications of completion; keeps applicants adequately informed of their status in the process and identifies steps they can take to expedite processing.
• Completes various surveys and property sale reports; makes and keeps accurate logs and records which are legible, complete and up-to-date, describing problems encountered, and how they were resolved.
• Prepares factual and complete staff reports and presentations, utilizing various software packages and presents information and recommendations in a clear, concise and understandable fashion to the Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings as required.

Benefits

• The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.
• The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level