Associate Planner (36136)

Agua Caliente Casinos•Palm Springs, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional and responsible current and/or advanced planning work. Work may include serving as staff support to one or more boards or commissions or providing project direction to others. Assignments may focus on development planning, long-range planning, code enforcement or any combination thereof as required by the Tribe. The position requires excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and oral presentation skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, public administration, environmental planning/studies, geography, natural resources, or a related field.
2 to 4 years of experience with a planning consulting firm or local/regional government.
Familiarity with the principles and practices of urban planning, applicable state and federal environmental and planning laws, city policies, regulations, and codes relating to planning, zoning, and land divisions, and an understanding of the procedures and processes of a municipal planning division.
Excellent customer service skills.
Communication skills.
Oral presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Process applications for new developments, site plan reviews, and special use permits.
Prepares written documents on planning matters including, but not limited to, temporary use permits, and project reports.
Provides research, data collection and analysis; reviews and processes development applications; performs independent studies; prepares reports and recommendations; and drafts ordinances.
Performs plan checks of proposed commercial, industrial and residential projects to determine compliance and consistency with applicable Tribal codes, policies, and standards as well as approved planning permit conditions.
Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, electronic and/or hard copy files, and records.
Works independently to manage assigned projects, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, exercise sound judgment, and represent the Tribe in a professional manner.