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ASSISTANT PLANNER / ASSOCIATE PLANNER
City of Garden Grove / Garden Grove, CA
Posted on: December 23, 2022
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5:00 pm PST
Job Description
The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for:
ASSISTANT PLANNER / ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PST
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Under general supervision, the Assistant Planner and Associate Planner performs technical work for current and advance planning sections in the Planning Services Division. The ideal candidate will: possess strong oral and written communication skills; be customer service oriented; possess excellent researching skills; and have experience with the latest industry software.
We are currently accepting applications for the positions of Assistant Planner and Associate Planner in the Planning Services Division of the Community & Economic Development Department. We anticipate creating an eligibility list from this recruitment that may be used to fill current and future vacancies for these classifications. Apply now!
Essential Duties:
ASSISTANT PLANNER: $5,204 – $7,688 monthly
- Perform general research
- Review, analyze and assist in the acceptance and processing of development applications and permits
- Prepare planning reports and make staff presentations to the Planning Commission and Zoning Administration
- Assist with the development of planning strategies
- Assist with implementing the City’s General Plan and zoning ordinances
- Perform other related duties as assigned
ASSOCIATE PLANNER: $5,805 – $8,577 monthly
- Research, review and present site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments and other development requests to the Planning Commission and City Council
- Participate in development of new ordinances, specific plans and development and planning strategies
- Review environmental reports and related development reports
- Work with the public at a public counter, over the phone, and by email, answering zoning and development questions and processing permit applications
- Make presentations to City Commissions, private and public agencies as necessary
- Review, analyze and assist in the acceptance and processing of development applications and permits
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Requirements:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE OF
Principles and practices of land use and municipal planning; local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to planning, land subdivision and zoning; statistical and research methods relating to physical, social and economic effects on communities; the Subdivision Map Act and California Environment Quality Act; customer service techniques and principles, and computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
ABILITY TO
Communicate effectively and cooperatively with property owners, developers, their agents or professional representatives, other public and private agencies, and other City departments; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; effectively convey planning studies and recommendations to a wide variety of audiences; conduct research and make appropriate recommendations; understand and administer complex laws and regulations; use initiative and creativity in solving problems; use a personal computer; read and interpret construction drawings, grading plans, and flood maps; and provide quality customer service.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a Class C California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in order to operate a City vehicle. An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10) years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification stand, walk, sit, push, pull, use fingers repetitively, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, distinguish shades and colors, see long distances, see small details, use a telephone, type, work on a personal computer and drive a vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification work in an open office environment, have direct contact with the public and may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Application Instructions
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications can be completed by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be sent via email to [email protected]. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall will be closed December 24, 2022 – January 2, 2023 and January 13 – 16, 2023.
The deadline to apply is January 17, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PST
Your online application packet must include:
- A completed online employment application
- Completed supplemental questionnaire
Job applications must be completely filled out; a resume cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to include any education, training or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate.
- Oral Panel Interview and Writing Sample – tentatively scheduled for February 2, 2023.
Candidates will be notified of the testing method. If testing is conducted virtually, candidates may require access to a computer, the internet, speakers, microphone, and video recording or conferencing capabilities. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who advance in this recruitment may be required to take a parallel version of the virtually administered exam in a proctored in-person setting in order to confirm their identity as the original test taker.
Regardless of the notification preference selected when creating the application (i.e., paper or email), CANDIDATES WILL ONLY RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL. Candidates should be diligent in checking their email and spam mail as all notices regarding their status in the current recruitment will be emailed to them.
NEPOTISM POLICY
The City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of a candidate’s application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
Per Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
