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Assistant Planner I or II
City of Santa Clarita / Santa Clarita, CA
Posted on: October 18, 2021
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
The Assistant Planner I is an entry level position responsible for assisting customers at the public counter; reviewing subdivisions, zoning, and development requests; and performing basic planning studies.
The Assistant Planner II is a journey level position responsible for assisting customers at the public counter, reviewing subdivisions, zoning, and development requests; performing mid-level planning studies; and assisting on planning projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responds to questions pertaining to subdivision, zoning, and development requests; provides assistance to customers on the phone and at the public counter; confers with developers, building designers, contractors, architects, and the general public on planning-related matters
- Interprets planning policies, laws, and ordinances; reviews planning proposals; establishes conditions for project approval to ensure compliance with these policies, laws, and ordinances
- Issues home occupancy permits, conditional and minor use permits, oak tree permits, and other over-the-counter permits
- Performs planning studies, conducts research and analysis, and writes technical planning reports pertaining to the General Plan, Unified Development Code, environmental assessments, annexations, and population projections
- Prepares planning documents. including staff reports, resolutions, and environmental review documents
- Conducts site surveys and formulates site design alternatives within the regulations of the Unified Development Code
- Attends community meetings, City Council meetings, and Planning Commission meetings, and makes presentations on a variety of planning issues
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives from developers, community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Assistant Planner I
- A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver license
- Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
Assistant Planner II
- One year of planning experience in the public or private sector, including experience reviewing development proposals and land use documents
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver license
- Valid American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desirable
- Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of land use, planning, and zoning policies and processes and the ability to use this knowledge to explain regulations and policies to customers and review and evaluate development plans
- Familiarity with the subdivision map act and the California Environmental Quality Act
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work in an environment with constant interruptions, consistently meet deadlines, and be flexible to changing priorities
- Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create planning-related correspondence, reports, and presentations
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare technical correspondence, reports, and PowerPoint presentations pertaining to planning principles
- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to make clear presentations regarding complex planning issues, and communicate effectively with employees and the public in a way that represents a positive City image to the public, employees, and the development community
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with people in a tactful, professional, and helpful manner
- Strong conflict management skills and the ability to effectively address and resolve customer issues at the counter, on the phone, and by email
- Strong work ethic and the ability to conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with developers, community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to review and evaluate planning, development plans, prepare graphic displays to illustrate planning data, and recommend workable solutions
- Strong mathematical skills and the ability to read figures quickly and accurately and solve mathematical calculations
- The ability to drag, push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply online please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaclarita/jobs/3268594/assistant-planner-i-or-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.