Job Summary
Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational services, municipal services, and physical environment.
What We Do
The Community Development Department guides the planning, development, and preservation of the City of Beverly Hills. The department is composed of six divisions (Administration, Code Enforcement, Special Events and Filming, Building and Safety, Planning, and Rent Stabilization and Housing) and provides staff support to three commissions (Architectural and Design Review, Cultural Heritage, and Planning). Community Development is responsible for the review and processing of all private development projects to ensure compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Building Code including planning entitlements, zoning and plan review, permits, and inspections. The department preserves the community's character and high quality of life through code enforcement and historic preservation programs and administration of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and the City's housing program.
Who We're Looking For
The Associate Planner is a journey-level professional position who performs current planning activities, which involves reviewing and analyzing development projects for consistency with the City’s Municipal Code, State laws, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as well as providing zoning information and minor project reviews at the City’s public counter. As a journey-level professional in the Planner Series, incumbents receive supervision and training on new aspects of assignments, and work is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Associate Planners have acquired the skills and experience to perform planning duties of moderate difficulty and require less supervision. We are looking for a forward thinking, hands-on, detail-oriented individual, with superior written/oral communication and customer services skills, and a desire to build positive relationships within the overall community and with colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of professionalism and exhibit proactive planning and project management skills, and interest in various initiatives for the City.
Definition
Journey Level Professional, performing current, advance planning and environmental analysis implementing the Municipal Code, Local guidelines, and State Law. This is the second working level in the Planner series. Associate Planners have acquired the skills and experience to perform planning duties of moderate difficulty and require less supervision.
Detailed Job Description
Associate Planner Job Description
Salary And Benefits
This position is represented by the Management and Professional Employees Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.
Minimum Qualifications
(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted).
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in planning, architecture, economics, geography, public policy or related field.
- A Master's degree is desirable.
- Three or more years of progressively responsible current and/or advanced planning or community development experience.
- AICP is desirable.
- Six months of internship experience may be considered as part of work experience.
- Possession of a California driver's license.
Selection Process
- Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise.
- When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
- Résumés and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications.
- Résumés and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application.
- Required supplemental attachments (i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately.
- Applications must have clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if applicable.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
- If you have problems creating a user account or submitting your online application, please review the online applicant guide or contact NEOGOV applicant support directly at 855.524.5627 (Please note: Applicant Support hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time and, depending on call volume, may be an automated voicemail system or live support).
- The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.
The selection process may include any combination of the following:
- Review of Required Supplemental Questionnaire
- Training and Experience Evaluation
- Oral Interview - Tentative in-person departmental interviews scheduled the week of 4/20/2026.
Proof of Education
If educational units, a degree, transcripts or certificate are required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Conviction History
As a finalist for a job, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.
The City of Beverly Hills will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Beverly Hills is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
EEO Statement
The City of Beverly Hills is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, driver’s license status or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application, examination or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at humanresources@beverlyhills.org . Please note that this request must be made at least three business days prior to any test or interview in the selection process.
The City of Beverly Hills is compliant with SB1100 which amends California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibiting employers from requiring a driver's license in certain job postings.
Exempt At-Will Status
Employees in this position are at-will and exempt from the Civil Service pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 2-5.206. At-will employment is defined by Labor Code
Disaster Service Workers
All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Major Duties
For examples of essential duties, please review the job description.
The City offers a generous benefits package including CalPERS retirement benefits, medical, dental, vision and more.
To see detailed information about our Management and Professional benefits, please review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the
"Work History/Experience" section of the employment application may result in your application not being considered. The hiring department may review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered.
By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA EMAIL, so please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is accurate, current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Please be sure to include correspondence from @beverlyhills.org as an approved sender so that messages are not accidentally place into your spam/junk e-mail folder. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to check your email regularly and on a timely basis. Select "Yes" to reflect that you acknowledge that you read, understand, and agree with this statement.
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College Coursework
- Associate Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Doctorate (PhD)
- Not Applicable
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If you have completed a Bachelors degree (or higher), please state the major/discipline on your diploma. If you do not have a Bachelors degree (or higher), please select "N/A"
- Planning
- Architecture
- Economics
- Geography
- Public Policy
- Other related field
- N/A
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If you marked "Other related field" in the previous question, please indicate your field of study in the provided text box. If this does not apply to you, please type "N/A" in the provided box.
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How many years of progressively responsible current and/or advanced planning or community development experience do you possess?
- I do not have any experience in these areas.
- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1 year, but less than 3 years of experience
- At least 3 years, but less than 5 years of experience
- At least 5 years, but less than 7 years of experience
- At least 7 or more years of experience
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Do you currently hold any certification(s) issued by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?
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If you currently hold any certification(s) issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or any other related professional certification, please list the title of the certification and the date acquired. If you do not hold any related certifications, please type "N/A" in the provided text box.
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Do you possess full-time professional experience in the public sector?
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In detail, please describe your experience working in current and/or advanced planning or community development. If you have specific experience with current planning, please provide information about previous projects that you have worked on. If you do not have experience in these areas, please type "N/A" in the space provided.
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Describe a situation where a zoning or land use regulation was unclear or open to interpretation. How did you determine the correct application of the code, and how did you communicate your reasoning to the applicant or public? If you do not have experience with interpreting zoning or land use regulations, please type "N/A" in the space provided.
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Provide an example of a planning project you had to evaluate. Explain what tools, criteria, or regulations you would rely on. If you do not have experience evaluating planning projects, please type "N/A" in the space provided.
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Please describe a controversial or complex project you had to present to a commission, a board, or to the public. If you do not have experience presenting, please type "N/A" in the space provided.
