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Planning Technician, Assistant Planner, and Associate Planner
City of Laguna Beach / Laguna Beach, CA
Posted on: October 19, 2023
Application Deadline: November 8, 2023
Job Description
Description
The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Planning Technician, Assistant Planner, and Associate Planner in the Community Development Department (exact level to be determined during selection process and dependent on experience and qualifications).
What you’ll do: We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and customer service oriented professional to join our team.
Planning Technician will assist with performing zoning plan checks, preparing property reports, gathering, analyzing and presenting data on a variety of current and advanced planning activities and special planning programs, preparation of graphic materials, provide public assistance at the information counter and public correspondence.
Assistant Planner will provide information and assistance to developers, the business community, homeowners, architects, consultants, real estate personnel, consultants, contractors and the general public.
Associate Planner is responsible for complex plans examination, policy development and advanced report preparation.
Ideal Candidate:
• Professional and Technical Expertise
• Integrity and Ethics
• Customer Focus
• Knowledge of Permits, Building Plans, & Zoning Codes
• Public Counter Experience
• Experience with Historic Preservation Buildings
• Experience and knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act & California Coastal Act
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for the positions can be found in the job descriptions https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/classspecs/72706, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/classspecs/72724, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/classspecs/735995. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supplemental Information
Close date: Applications will be accepted until midnight on November 8, 2023, or until a sufficient amount of qualified applications are received.
Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be screened carefully and selected applicants will be invited to undergo a Structured Panel Interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of applicants deemed eligible before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, and a pre-placement physical including a drug test. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying.
The minimum qualifications for the positions can be found in the job descriptions https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/classspecs/72706, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/classspecs/72724, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/classspecs/735995.
Application Instructions
To apply visit https://apptrkr.com/4701142.
