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Assistant Planner
City of Arcadia / Arcadia City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Posted on: March 22, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
THE POSITION:
The City of Arcadia is in search of an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to serve as its next Assistant Planner to join our award-winning Development Services Department. The ideal candidate will be reporting to the Planning & Community Administrator and have knowledge of urban planning and general concepts of architectural design. This individual will have excellent customer service skills, values a collaborative team environment, and strives for excellence.
The position will appeal to individuals who are inspired by the challenges and great opportunities presented in working in this first-class City that is home to a regional shopping center, Westfield Santa Anita, the renowned Santa Anita racetrack, state-of-the-art Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and a downtown area that is in transition with new mixed-use developments near the Gold Line station.
If you enjoy working with the public and want to join a team that inspires you to “Go Above and Beyond”, then this will be a great opportunity for you!
KEY DATE:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Monday, April 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Note: In order to move forward in the recruitment process, you are required to show proof that you are fully vaccinated before going into backgrounds. You are considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after completing the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g.., Pfizer or Moderna) or two week after receiving a single dose of a one-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen).
Required Experience / Skills / Education
- Advise property owners and petitioners of the effect and implications of zoning and development actions.
- Check plans for grading, slope, and other engineering plan check items.
- Research and draft covenants, resolutions, and ordinances for review.
- Review, assist in the preparation and submittal of, evaluate and process rezoning, variance, conditional use permit, subdivision, design review and other similar planning related applications.
- Review building plans for conformance to zoning and related ordinances, policies, guidelines, and criteria.
- Perform field activities to ascertain compliance with zoning and related ordinances, policies, guidelines, and criteria.
- Provide technical staff support and make oral presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other committees.
- Respond to telephone and counter inquiries for information, advice, and assistance regarding the effects of construction and land use regulations and policies, and demographic and economic situations on development opportunities and proposals.
- Review, assist in the preparation of, evaluate, process, investigate in the field, and monitor implementation of development and land use plans and applications within specific timeframes for compliance with planning, architectural, environmental and redevelopment regulations and policies.
- Evaluate and resolve problems arising from conflicts between proposed development and land use plans and the various regulations, policies, and processes that govern construction, development and land use; assist in the redesigning of project at the design and construction stages as necessary.
One year of directly related municipal planning experience is desirable.Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Application Instructions
Please Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arcadiaca/jobs/3465072/assistant-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process.
Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
