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Assistant Planner
City of Baldwin Park / Baldwin Park
Posted on: March 28, 2022
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
Until sufficient applications are received. Filing may close on or after April 6, 2022
THE POSITION & POTENTIAL ADVANCEMENT TO ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Under general supervision of the City Planner, this is the journey level class in the professional planning series. Positions in this class are expected to have a general knowledge, abilities and experience to perform the full range of professional planning work involving the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning and zoning problems. Upon completion of probation as an Assistant Planner the incumbent may have an opportunity to automatically advance to Associate Planner provided the incumbent meets the requirements, demonstrates a readiness to perform at the higher level and other conditions are met.
DESIRED CANDIDATE
Come join our team as an Assistant Planner. The Planning Division is looking for a highly motivated individual and who is passionate about public service and enthusiastic about the field of planning and able to support and embrace a vision for community enhancement within the City of Baldwin Park. Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may utilize his/her expertise to perform the following duties: Participates in activities of long-range and current planning as they relate to urban land use. Compiles, analyzes and interprets data relating to urban land use, population, and related social and economic characteristics of the City; computes statistical documentation. Provides technical and research assistance in a variety of special studies and general planning/zoning code amendments. Answers inquiries from the public, reviews development proposals for compliance with appropriate regulations. Prepares environmental documents in compliance with CEQA. Prepares written reports and makes oral presentations before community groups and Planning Commission. Inspects projects in the field to ensure compliance with various related regulations. Assists in graphic support and presentation Represents the Planning Department at citizens’ meetings to inform them of various plans and projects. Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding basic laws, regulations, policies, standards and procedures with respect to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and implementation requirements. Performs related duties as assigned.
PROJECTS
The City of Baldwin Park recently adopted a place based Downtown Specific Plan. Downtown Baldwin Park is in transition with new mixed-use development near the Metrolink station. Other notable projects taking place in the Downtown include a new 3-acre Zocalo Park Civic Center Plaza to be completed in 2023, and a recently completed Downtown Beautification project that encourages walkability and multimodal transportation within the Downtown area.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major study in urban planning, architecture, public administration or a related field considered relevant to city planning work
AND
A minimum of one (1) year of administrative experience in professional planning preferably with a state, county, or municipal agency.
A Master’s Degree in urban planning or related field may substitute for six months of the required experience.
Application Instructions
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Apply online by visiting: City of Baldwin Park Jobs – Assistant Planner
Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and/or training in relation to the requirements of the position, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
All applications will be reviewed in detail. Depending upon the applicant pool, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will not necessarily be selected, only the most qualified applicants will continue in the selection process. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from competition.
This selection process will consist of an Application Evaluation (Qualifying) and an Appraisal Interview (100%).
The successful candidate will be required to establish both work authorization and identity.
The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
