Associate Planner

City of Beverly Hills • Beverly Hills, CA

13h

About The Position

The City of Beverly Hills Community Development Department guides the planning, development, and preservation of the City. Its work includes reviewing and processing private development projects for compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Building Code; providing planning entitlements, zoning and plan review, permits, and inspections; and supporting preservation, code enforcement, rent stabilization, and housing programs.

The Associate Planner is a journey-level professional in the Planner series. The role performs current planning activities, including reviewing and analyzing development projects for consistency with the City’s Municipal Code, state laws, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The position also provides zoning information and reviews minor projects at the City’s public counter. Incumbents perform planning duties of moderate difficulty with less supervision than lower-level planners, while receiving supervision and training on new aspects of assignments. Work is reviewed during progress and upon completion.

The City seeks a forward-thinking, hands-on, detail-oriented candidate with strong written and oral communication and customer service skills, a commitment to building positive relationships with the community and colleagues, professionalism, proactive planning and project management skills, and an interest in City initiatives. This position is represented by the Management and Professional Employees Association and is covered by that Association’s Memorandum of Understanding. It is at-will and exempt from the Civil Service. City employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and must complete assigned related training and return to work as ordered during an emergency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, architecture, economics, geography, public policy, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible current and/or advanced planning or community development experience.
• Possession of a California driver’s license.
• Meet the minimum qualifications at the time of application unless otherwise specified.
• Provide detailed and complete application information, including responses to supplemental questions if applicable.
• Affirm a loyalty oath designating the employee as a Disaster Service Worker.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• AICP certification.
• Six months of internship experience may be considered as part of work experience.
• Superior written and oral communication and customer service skills; proactive planning and project management skills; professionalism; attention to detail; and interest in City initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform current planning activities.
• Review and analyze development projects for consistency with the City’s Municipal Code, state laws, and CEQA.
• Provide zoning information and conduct minor project reviews at the City’s public counter.
• Perform current, advanced planning, and environmental analysis implementing the Municipal Code, local guidelines, and state law.
• Complete assigned Disaster Service Worker training and return to work as ordered in an emergency.

What This Job Offers

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