Assistant Planner

The Community Development Department is seeking an Assistant Planner with an interest in design and the built environment by joining the Design Review Section. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position that will review a variety of projects for conformance with Design Review Guidelines and Standards, General Plan and Zoning Code requirements citywide. The position will work with multiple departments and disciplines, community members, and neighborhood groups to achieve successful developments. This position performs a variety of tasks related to researching and writing staff reports; processes site development plans and designs; and provides planning information to the public.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have an eye for design, pays attention to detail, and is development oriented. They will have good interpersonal skills that can integrate into our positive team dynamics, supporting common Planning Division goals. The candidate should have a fundamental understanding of principles and practices of architectural design, site layout, and planning within urban environments. They will have the ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills,  manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, establish and maintain schedules, and contribute effectively as a collaborative team member.

ASSISTANT PLANNER / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

To perform professional, technical, statistical and analytical duties involving land use or other planning studies for a variety of public or private development projects. The scope of assignments includes project management work, land use studies, policy development recommendation, revision or implementation, and preparation of a variety of documents for compliance with state or federal environmental laws.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Planner

The class of Assistant Planner is distinguished from Associate Planner by performing less complex to moderately difficult project management work. Incumbents in this class may work independently on assignments but generally do not have the responsibility for team leadership. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Junior Planner class. 

Associate Planner

The class of Associate Planner is distinguished from that of Assistant Planner by the greater complexity of assignments received, and the advanced planning project management work. Associate Planners manage projects with greater independence and limited supervision and lead project teams made up of individuals from various technical disciplines. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled from the Assistant Planner class

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by a manager who is usually a Senior Planner. Associate Planners may provide direct or indirect supervision and training of other subordinate technicians, planners, or interns. The Assistant Planner usually does not perform direct or indirect supervision of staff.