Associate Planner
About The Position
The Associate Planner supports public- and agency-based planning efforts by managing a variety of current and long-range planning projects. This role assists with development review, policy analysis, and plan preparation; coordinates with multiple agencies and stakeholders; and provides professional planning guidance related to zoning, land use, and environmental regulations. The Associate Planner contributes to General Plan, Zoning Code, ordinance updates, specialized planning initiatives, conducts research, analysis, and prepares reports and presentations for public meetings and decision-making bodies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
- Three (3) years of professional planning experience in a public agency setting or equivalent experience
- Valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s record are required.
- Knowledge of municipal planning principles, zoning and land use regulations, and environmental review requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), facilitate meetings, and work collaboratively with internal staff, community members, and external agencies
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and manages a range of planning projects and assignments, including multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional efforts, from initiation through completion
- Develops and implements long-range and current planning plans, programs, goals, and policies related to citywide initiatives (e.g., transportation, housing, economic development, and sustainability)
- Prepares and updates elements of the General Plan and specialized plans; evaluates projects and program proposals for consistency with adopted plans, applicable regulations, and planning best practices
- Reviews development applications and entitlement requests (e.g., site plan/design review, conditional use permits, variances, rezoning requests) for compliance with zoning, subdivision, and municipal code requirements; coordinates review with other departments and agencies
- Provides professional planning guidance and customer service to residents, applicants, citizen groups, and other stakeholders regarding planning policies, processes, zoning and rezoning, ordinance updates, and applicable environmental regulations
- Facilitates public meetings, stakeholder workshops, and interdepartmental discussions; prepares and delivers presentations and represents the Department at Planning Commission and City Council meetings, as assigned
- Conducts research and analysis using maps, plans, reports, and surveys; interprets data to define issues, assess trends, develop alternatives, and make recommendations
- Coordinates environmental review activities (e.g., CEQA) for assigned projects, including preparing or overseeing technical studies and ensuring required findings, conditions, and mitigation measures are documented
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- profit sharing
- 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement
- Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
