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Associate Planner
City of Lancaster / Lancaster, CA
Posted on: May 22, 2018
Application Deadline:
Job Description
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Evaluates rezoning, variances, conditional use permits, subdivisions, design reviews, residential development plans, state and local ordinances, local coastal programs, and regulations
- Prepares various comprehensive reports, Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals for studies and reviews, various planning matters, environmental requirements and regulations, and ordinances
- Presents planning objectives and policies to Planning Commission and City Council, various organizations, agencies and public groups
- Manages contracts with outside consultants and agencies responsible for the review and enforcement of regulations
- Advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, property owners, applicants, and the general public regarding city development policies and standards related to the environment, zoning, planning, and development actions
- Analyzes and interprets social, economic, population and land use data and trends
- Processes development applications, conditional use permits, zone text, and map amendments
- Responds to inquiries for information from the public both in-person, on the telephone, and through email
- Processes permit applications, zone text, and map amendments
- Performs site plan and design reviews for development proposals
- Perform related duties as required
Required Experience / Skills / Education
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:
- Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding and using written information
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
- Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
- Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
- Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Collaboration – Engaging others for input, contribution
Core Competencies:
- Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding and using written information
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
- Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
- Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
- Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Collaboration – Engaging others for input, contribution
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Environmental Studies or a related field; Two (2) years’ experience involving professional public planning and zoning work. Possession of a master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of required experience
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city’s driving policy
Application Instructions
Please submit your application at http://www.cityoflancasterca.org/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/2559/1988.
