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Associate Planner
City of Manhattan Beach / Manhattan Beach, CA
Posted on: March 14, 2024
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Job Description
The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Associate Planner with strong customer service skills to join the Community Development Department – Planning Division as a collaborative team member working in a boutique high-service-level community, a technical knowledge in the field of planning, and a predisposition to customer service.
Under general direction, the Associate Planner prepares reports on current and advanced planning projects; conducts environmental impact assessments in accordance with CEQA; reviews and analyzes proposals for conformance with Coastal requirements; reviews development plans for compliance with zoning and related requirements; conducts code and General Plan amendments and general planning studies; and performs other related work as required.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Training and Experience – Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in urban planning, architecture, engineering or related fields AND two (2) years of experience in municipal planning or related field. Master’s degree in a related field desirable.
License – Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required at time of employment.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of urban planning; code enforcement, building safety and traffic, the proper administrative procedures to be followed in implementing environmental studies; and record keeping procedures.
Ability to:
Understand and visualize how development projects may impact the community in various ways in the short and long term including understanding and interpreting architectural and construction development plans; conduct proper analysis of collective data and other input and to arrive at reasonable conclusions; make presentations before hearing boards; prepare comprehensive and analytical reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with City staff and officials, civic groups, and other agencies; make clear and concise oral and written presentations; operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and use word processing, spreadsheet and plan checking and permits software.
Application Instructions
The application filing deadline is Sunday, April 7, 2024.
All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.
The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%)
* The oral interview exam is tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2024.
If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.
