Associate Planner

City of Corona, California • Corona, CA

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About The Position

The City of Corona has an exciting opportunity to join our Planning and Development Department as an Associate Planner. The Planning and Development Department is a high-functioning department that includes the Planning Division, Development Services Division, and Plan Check and Inspections Division. The Department uses advanced technology to perform daily operations in order to meet the services demands from the public regarding processes and procedures related to development permit applications. The Department also uses data to measure its performance to ensure turnaround times on permit applications are meeting the Department's established goals. If you are an individual who loves taking on challenges, making a difference, and thrives in a fun, fast paced environment, then please don't hesitate - apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, architecture, environmental design, public administration.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience.

Nice To Haves

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

Responsibilities

• Interpret planning and zoning programs for the general public; identify and respond to issues and concerns of the public, City Council, and other boards and commissions.
• Assess, monitor, and report environmental impact on various City programs and services.
• Analyze site design, terrain constraints, land use compatibility, utilities, and other urban services.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications and make effective site visits.

Benefits

• Retirement coverage by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Annual leave and holiday leave.
• Medical insurance options through CalPERS.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided free to each employee.
• Term life insurance policy equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Employee Assistance and Counseling Program.
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plan.
• Longevity pay after 5 years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related college courses.
• Bilingual pay for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees