ASSISTANT PLANNER
JOB PURPOSE
Under direction, perform beginning professional level planning work including review of development proposals for consistency with City codes, research and prepare environmental assessment and staff reports; explain and interpret planning ordinances and policies to developers and the public; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:
· Gathers and evaluates data for various planning studies relating to land use, conservation and development, transportation, economics and housing.
· Responds to personal and telephone inquiries from the public regarding zoning, annexation, use permits, variances and relate land use matters.
· Reviews building permits and business license applications for conformance with City codes.
· Responds to citizen complaints and pursues zoning violations.
· Assists in the processing of development projects.
· Assists in the study and approval of tentative subdivision plans in accordance with established ordinances and laws.
· Makes field trips and investigations pertaining to planning projects.
· Prepares and assembles maps, tables, charts, and reports on planning projects.
· Prepares graphic presentations.
· Conducts special research projects.
· Assists and/or reviews applications scheduled for Planning Commission or other meetings and prepares staff reports and recommendations and makes oral presentations at public meetings.
Marginal Duties:
· Assists in preparation of agendas for Planning Commission.
· Prepares and post notices of public hearings before the Planning Commission and other appropriate public review bodies.
· Performs related work as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education, Experience and Licenses: Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in planning or related field, some experience in current municipal planning, preferably in a California city; possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license.
Ability to: Write clear, concise reports; exercise good judgment and tact; reason and learn new techniques and equipment, such as computer hardware and software; follow oral and written instructions; collect, assemble, analyze, interpret and apply data to various planning projects; prepare statistical or other technical reports; prepare maps, charts, and other graphic material for effective presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City staff, City Council and City advisory boards; plan own work independently and meet established deadlines; and interpret economic, sociological and statistical data.
Knowledge of: Statistical research techniques and procedures; principles and practices of governmental planning and zoning administration and of their sociological implications; communication techniques for gathering, evaluating and conveying information; state and local laws affecting planning; and proper English grammar and usage.
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
JOB PURPOSE
Under direction, perform comprehensive, professional planning duties; to review development proposals for consistency with City Codes; to do research and prepare environmental assessment and staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council; explain and interpret planning ordinances and policies to developers and the public; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:
· Gathers and evaluates data for various planning studies relating to land use conservation and development, transportation, economics and housing.
· Responds to personal and telephone inquiries from the public regarding zoning, annexation, use permits, variances and related land use matters.
· Reviews building permit and business license applications for conformance with City codes.
· Responds to citizen complaints and pursues zoning violations.
· Reviews applications scheduled for Planning Commission or other meetings and prepares staff reports and recommendations and makes oral presentations at public meetings.
· Assists in the processing of development projects.
· Assists in the study and approval of tentative subdivision plans in accordance with established ordinances and laws.
· Makes field trips and investigations pertaining to planning projects.
· Prepares and assembles maps, tables, charts, and reports on planning projects.
· Prepares graphic presentations.
· Conducts special research projects.
Marginal Duties:
· Prepares agendas for Planning Commission.
· Prepares and post notices of public hearings before the Planning Commission and other appropriate public review bodies.
· Performs related work as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education, Experience and Licenses: Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and considerable experience in municipal current planning, preferably in a California city; possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license.
Ability to: Write clear, concise reports; exercise good judgment and tact; learn new techniques and equipment, such as computer hardware and software; read, comprehend and apply moderately complex documents; follow oral and written instructions; collect, assemble, analyze, interpret and apply data to various Planning projects; prepare statistical or other technical reports; prepare maps, charts, and other graphic material for effective presentations; speak effectively in making presentations to staff and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City staff, City Council and City advisory boards; plan own work independently and meet established deadlines; and interpret economic, sociological and statistical data.
Knowledge of: Statistical research techniques and procedures; principles and practices of governmental planning and zoning administration and of their sociological implications; communication techniques for gathering, evaluating and conveying information; state and local laws affecting planning; and proper English grammar and usage.
