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Assistant Planner
City of Redlands / Redlands, CA
Posted on: January 13, 2022
Application Deadline: 1/31/2022 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
Description
This is the limited experience level in the professional Planner class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Associate Planner level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Assignments require the application of fundamental planning principles. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Assistant Planner level are normally filled by advancement from the Junior Planner level with one year of experience, successful performance, management recommendation, and budget availability. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Assistant Planner level.
Examples of Duties
- Checks plans submitted by developers and the public;
- Reviews applications for completeness and accuracy;
- Oversees, participates in, and coordinates special planning, zoning, and environmental studies;
- Prepares reports and findings;
- Serves as staff to a variety of commissions, committees, and groups;
- Prepares the agenda and appropriate reports;
- Makes and presents findings and recommendations;
- Presents planning and zoning matters to the Planning Commission and citizen committees;
- Develops and presents recommendations on development permits, special use permits, variances, tentative tract maps, residential planned development permits, and other zoning applications;
- Prepares appropriate reports;
- Interprets planning and zoning regulations to the public at the counter, by telephone, and by letter;
- Updates zoning map and coordinate with the General Plan;
- Coordinates planning activities with other City departments and with outside agencies;
- Participates in the work of professional and technical employees including data collection, analysis, plan formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of planning, zoning, and environmental review activities.
- Maintains detailed socio-economic data and other relevant statistics;
- Performs inspections for projects for compliance with approved Plans, Planning/Historic Conditions of Approval, and other City requirements and/or ordinances;
- Assists the Environmental Review Committee;
- Prepares meeting agenda items and delivers presentations;
- Processes and maintains Environmental Impact Reports and negative declarations; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
- One year of professional municipal planning experience.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Application Instructions
Apply at: https://www.cityofredlands.org/human-resources
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant’s skills, training, and experience for the position.
Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
1. Unofficial college transcripts verifying Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a related field.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Michelle Vizcarra, [email protected].
