Assistant Planner

Detalles de la oferta

Salary: $6,312.00 - $7,672.00 Monthly

Location : Irwindale, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 24-37

Department: Community Development

Opening Date: 10/14/2024

Closing Date: 10/28/2024 6:00 PM Pacific

Description Excellent Benefits Package
Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums Paid at 100% for Employee and Eligible Dependents
Choice of CalPERS Health Plans
Retiree Medical (subject to vesting)
Bilingual Pay, Education Incentive, Tuition Reimbursement Program

Under general supervision, performs a variety of the less complex professional land use and urban planning duties in support of various City current and/or long range planning projects and in the implementation of the City's general plan as well as related policies and regulations and performs related duties as assigned.

This is the entry-level class in the professional Planner series. Initially under closer supervision, incumbents at this level perform the more routine duties in support of the City's current and long range planning projects including performing research, data collection and report preparation duties while learning City policies, procedures, and specific techniques related to area of assignment. The Assistant Planner shall possess entry level experience in land use and environmental planning and permitting. As experience is gained, assignments gradually become more diversified and incumbents work with greater independence.

The Assistant Planner is distinguished from the Planning Technician class in that incumbents in the Assistant Planner class are expected to possess and apply professional planning theory and principles. The Assistant Planner is distinguished from the Associate Planner by performing assignments of a less complex nature.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding the policies, regulations, standards and procedures with respect to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and implementation requirements; provides assistance at the public counter and over the telephone; participates in resolving service complaints. Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups, and other interested persons; updates the City's development activity report including coordinating with project planners in tracking development application progress. Conducts research and studies related to area of assignment; compiles, analyzes and interprets data to define environmental conditions, social, economic and housing trends, mining reclamation processes, community needs, zoning problems, and related items, projects or requests; assists in the preparation of reports and findings regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing and environmental needs. Participates in reviewing and processing various plans and applications; reviews and processes various planning applications including time extensions, reviews completeness of applications; reviews proposal and applications for compliance with applicable ordinance; prepares reports. Makes field surveys and investigations related to planning and zoning projects or requests; surveys existing public and private buildings and construction sites for compliance with applicable city, state, and federal regulations, codes, and laws. Maintains, updates and analyzes demographic and other data required for the planning function; participates in the review, development, and/or revisions of the various elements of the General Plan, environmental impact reports, plans, ordinances and other policies and procedures as directed. Prepares or assists in the preparation reports and recommendations for various commissions, boards, and community groups; reviews draft materials and prepares comments and written communications including analytical reports, correspondence and drafts of revisions to local ordinances, policies and procedures. Coordinates the notifications for all planning related entitlement applications including Planning Commission and City Council Hearings; reviews development applications to ensure radius property owner lists and labels are complete; coordinates the timely preparation of public notification for commission meetings and hearings; prepares notification lists and labels as necessary. Reviews and/or participates in the preparation of conditions of entitlements and entitlement reports. Prepares maps, graphs, charts and other visual aids to illustrate presentations of planning studies; develops and prepares material for pamphlets, brochures and publications. Attend a variety of meetings as required including Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings. May make public presentations and present oral reports to community groups, Planning Commission and City Council on planning information and activities. Assist technical staff with research as required. Research and prepare a variety of documents, briefs, and correspondence on planning activities. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a planning and development department. Municipal Code interpretation, zoning ordinances, California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, State Planning and Zoning law, and land use and architectural design standards. Local zoning practices and construction processes. Methods of gathering and compiling data. Property descriptions and graphic displays. Procedures and policies for processing City applications. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation. Research methods. Application of land use, physical design, economic, environmental, and/or social concepts in the planning process. Terminology, symbols, methods, techniques and instruments used in planning and map drafting and geo-based information systems. Customer service practices. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized engineering software programs. Ability to: Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public. Interpret and utilize current literature, information sources and research techniques in the field of urban planning. Perform basic plan checking activities. Work on several projects or issues simultaneously. Perform accurate mathematical computations. Prepare well-organized, written reports and graphic presentations. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Learn applicable software programs. Read and understand architectural and engineering drawings. Analyze a complex issue, develop, and implement an appropriate response. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education/Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, geography, public administration, environmental science or a related field.

Experience:
One year of increasingly responsible experience in urban planning.

License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Physical demands and working environment: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; occasionally works in outside weather conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed and only those candidates whose applications and resume most clearly demonstrate the job related experience, education, and training sought by the City shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The final candidate must successfully complete a thorough background which may include: medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete an online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/irwindaleca. The online application process allows you to attach electronic documents (i.e. resume, certifications) that you would like the hiring department to take into consideration when reviewing your application.

Please feel free to contact Human Resources at (626) 430-2200 or should you have any questions or need assistance.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout process.

All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (premiums paid at 100% for employees and their eligible dependents) Life Insurance (premiums paid at 100% for employees and their eligible dependents) AD&D Insurance (premium paid at 100% for employee coverage only) Retirement Benefits: CalPERS - California Public Employees' Retirement System Classic members: 2% @ 55 formula, employee pays 100% of employee contribution rate (currently at 7%) New members: 2% @ 62 formula, employee pays 50% of total normal cost CalPERS pension calculation based on three-year average final compensation Retiree medical benefit calculated based on employee's years of service and in accordance with CalPERS vesting resolution Other Benefits Include: 96 hours of Vacation leave per year 96 hours of Sick leave per year 140 hours of Floating Holiday per calendar year Bilingual pay for Spanish or Sign Language proficiency at 2½% of salary Education Incentive Pay Deferred Compensation Plans Flexible Spending Account Program for medical and dependent care expenses Computer Loan Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program

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What is your highest level of education? High School or GED Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree

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What was your field of study for your undergraduate, graduate and/or post-graduate degree(s)?

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Do you have at least 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in urban planning? Yes No

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