Project Assistant - Planning - City Hall

City of Lancaster • Lancaster, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position assists the Planning Manager and Planning Division staff with technical and administrative support related to zoning and development. This temporary, part-time position is limited to a maximum duration of one year.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (frequent)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Planning or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Takes calls and manages correspondence from the public and other departments.
• Assists the public in the preparation and filing of applications for various planning applications.
• Reviews applications for completeness and accuracy; analyzes requests to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policy; writes recommendations for project approval.
• Prepares various maps, charts, graphs, and PowerPoint for presentations; uses tools necessary for proper presentation; has basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the ability to work with the system.
• Maintains departmental files, exhibits, and library; makes blueprints and other reproductions; maintains control over the checking in and out of plans.
• Conducts research and drafts reports.
• Assists in tracking budget expenditures to ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed