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Planning Associate
City of Torrance / Torrance, CA
Posted on: February 10, 2022
Application Deadline: 2/28/2022
Job Description
The Community Development Department oversees and initiates plans for: economic growth; commercial, industrial, and residential development and redevelopment; zoning; code enforcement; permitting; and building inspections.
The Community Development Department’s Planning Division is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Planning Associate to join their team! As part of the team, the Planning Associate performs complex professional planning and housing tasks, interprets and explains zoning and housing regulations. The Planning Associate will write comprehensive reports on zoning variances, conditional use permits, redevelopment activities, and other applications, as well as make oral presentations to the City Council, City Commissions, and committees.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in city or regional planning, architecture, geography, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration, or a closely related field.
Two years of responsible professional urban planning experience which includes technical work in one of the following areas: General Plan Preparation and Maintenance, Design/Development Review Administration, CEQA Administration, or Redevelopment/Housing Administration.
A Master’s Degree in Planning may be substituted for one year of required experience.
License and/or Certificates
A valid California Class C Driver’s License is normally required.
Ideal Candidate:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to make presentations in a public setting;
- Extensive knowledge of municipal planning principles and practices;
- Thorough knowledge of the techniques and processes involved in preparing long-term projects and redevelopment plans;
- Excellent time management skills;
- High comfort level with technology; and
- Ability to work occasional weekends and nights.
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher is preferred.
Experience in working with Sustainability or Density Bonus legislation is highly desired for some anticipated assignments.
Application Instructions
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period opens Monday, February 7, 2022 and closes on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department’s needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Oral Interview: 100% (Tentatively scheduled March 9, 2022.)
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
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.
