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Assistant Planner
City of Hermosa Beach / Hermosa Beach
Posted on: September 13, 2022
Application Deadline: Apply by Sept. 29, 2022 for first consideration; open until filled
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Assistant Planner to join the dedicated Community Development team of Hermosa Beach! The ideal candidate will be a collaborative self-starter who is enthusiastic about learning and adding value to our dedicated team of Planning professionals.
Competitive compensation includes:
- Salary: $70K-$86K depending on qualifications;
- Merit Pay; Sign-On Bonus; Tuition Reimbursement up to CSU Rates; and Medical Insurance Cash-Out (if eligible an additional $750/month)
The fine details:
Under general supervision, Assistant Planners perform entry-level technical and professional planning work related to current and advance planning functions including enforcement and interpretation of building and zoning regulations, conditional use permits and other municipal code section regulations; to explain zoning regulations to the public; to review and process applications for development; and to perform special projects as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Basic operations, services, and activities of a community planning program the principles and practices of urban planning
Understanding of state and federal planning, zoning, development and environmental laws statistical and research methods applied to the collection and analysis of data pertinent to planning
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications
Basic methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
Ability to:
Effectively read construction plans and site plans
Identify and interpret technical and numerical information
Read and interpret regulations
Prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence that can be understood by a layperson
Provide effective customer service
Operate modern office equipment and computers including specialized computer applications
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:
Educational equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in planning, public administration, or a related field and one year of experience in the planning field. A Master’s degree in Planning or Public Administration may be substituted for experience requirement.
Licenses/Certificates
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.
Application Instructions
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Include cover letter and resume.