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ASSOCIATE PLANNER
City of Carson / Carson, CA
Posted on: December 3, 2021
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
Job Summary:
Under general direction, prepares reports on current and advanced planning projects; conducts environmental impact assessments in accordance with CEQA; 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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)
- Conducts comprehensive studies for current and advanced planning projects, compiles and analyzes data on land use and other planning related topics.
- Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, environmental, and physical factors affecting land use.
- Prepares reports and makes recommendations concerning research data, assesses environmental impact and reviews environmental impact reports.
- Prepares official population estimates and projections, housing statistics, and economic studies.
- Prepares and administers revisions to planning and zoning regulations.
- Analyzes and recommends action on applications for zone changes, zone variances, and conditional use permits.
- Prepares reports and presents to the Planning Commission.
- Provides information to and consults with the public.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Qualification Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree in planning or related field and minimum three (3) years of experience in municipal planning or related field.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban planning.
- Regulations covering planning and zoning.
- Architectural plans and topographic mapping.
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint & Excel).
- Familiarity with ERP system (i.e., Tyler Munis) preferred
- Telephone techniques and etiquette.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- City organization, operations, policies and objective
Skill and Ability to:
- Organize and conduct planning research studies.
- Preparation of comprehensive planning reports.
- Make clear and concise oral and written presentations.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with City staff and officials, civic groups, and other agencies.
- Legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:
- Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
- Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
- Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
- May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of District boundaries to attend meetings.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply asap and view the complete job specification for the recruitment process and other relevant information via our City of Carson website at Employment Opportunities (carson.ca.us)
