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Assistant Planner
City of South Pasadena / South Pasadena, CA
Posted on: February 8, 2022
Application Deadline: February 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Job Description
Assists with developing short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed. Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons. Provides staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission, Design Review Board and other boards as needed and assigned. Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations on various land use proposals.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in regional planning, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field; In addition, two years of increasingly responsible municipal experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience, additional education substituting on a year for year basis for the required experience. Master’s degree and/or AICP preferred.
Knowledge of:
State of California land use, development and environmental law, comprehensive planning, and zoning, including their formation, adoption, and enforcement; familiarity with drafting, urban design principles and standards; planning programs and processes; working knowledge of computers and GIS applications; familiarity with today’s techniques and public information and involvement.
Ability to:
Read architectural drawings and plans; communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the general public, architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors and employees. Ability to provide excellent customer service and have the ability to foster a similar commitment throughout the organization; must possess a proven track record of applying a team approach to accomplishing department and organization objectives. Ability to establish effective working relationships, and to manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
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