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Assistant Planner
City of San Gabriel / San Gabriel
Posted on: August 5, 2021
Application Deadline: September 9, 2021
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the immediate direction of the Planning Manager, the Assistant Planner performs professional short and long-range planning functions of moderate difficulty; assists the public with land use, development, and environmental matters; prepares research and staff reports for the Planning Commission, Design Review Commission, and City Council; and conducts field inspections. The Assistant Planner also reviews projects for zoning compliance, design and environmental issues, and supports the department’s ongoing initiatives in historic preservation, advanced planning, housing, sustainability, and development code revisions; responds to inquiries and provides information over the front counter to applicants, developers, consultants, outside agencies, the public and other City departments regarding land use, development, and environmental regulations and procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of experience and education may be considered. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or equivalent from an accredited institution;
- One year (1) of full-time employment in urban and regional planning, redevelopment, or closely related field.
Required Certifications/Licenses/Competencies
Candidates for this position must possess and meet the following:
- Possess a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License;
- Must maintain a satisfactory driving record throughout employment with the City.
Desirable Qualifications
- Local government experience is desirable.
Application Instructions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and include the following three items as attachments: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all certifications applicable and/or required for the position. Hard copies of item 1-3 will not be accepted. Failure to submit a thoroughly prepared application along with items 1-3 may be disqualifying. To apply, please visit jobs.sangabrielcity.com. Please do not hesitate to apply. The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 OR when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first. Faxed, emailed, and/or hard copy applications will not accepted.
RECRUITMENT/EXAM SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
The following is the tentative schedule and exam procedure for this recruitment. Please prepare and make arrangements to accommodate the schedule in advance. Note that this schedule may be modified if the City deems it necessary.
- Application Period…… August 5, 2021 – September 9, 2021
- Oral Panel Interview… Week of September 20, 2021
- Selection Interview….. Week of September 27, 2021
- Tentative Start Date… November 8, 2021
