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Assistant Planner
City of Burbank / Burbank, CA
Posted on: July 15, 2019
Application Deadline: August 9, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
Definition
Under supervision, to perform entry-level professional work in city planning; and to perform related duties as required.
Essential Functions
Makes assigned investigations concerning land use, zone changes, setbacks and sub-divisions, and other special studies, including site planning sketches; works with developers on routine zoning matters; reviews landscape plans; compiles statistical data for inclusion in reports; prepares reports of field investigations; prepares legal descriptions for zone changes; delineates base maps; makes sketches, colors maps and prepares charts and graphs; gives information to the public on routine zoning matters; advises applicants regarding planning and zoning information and proceedings; prepares staff reports for the Planning Board and City Council; assists in maintaining and updating demographic information and elements of the General Plan; works with supervisors in more complex planning work; makes presentations before the Planning Board; drives on City business.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards: Knowledge of the techniques of preparing maps, graphs, and charts; statistical methods and the use of drafting instruments and materials. Ability to prepare legible sketches and to write reports; analyze complex planning problems and recommend solutions; make oral presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college with specialization in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration or a related field.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Selection Process: All applicants 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. Testing may consist of the following:
Secondary Blind Screening
Oral Examination
Application Instructions
Applicants are required to complete a job application online – https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burbankca/jobs/2506932/assistant-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Deadline is August 9, 2019 5:00 PM Pacific Time
