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Associate Planner
City of Arcadia / City of Arcadia – Development Services Department (240 W Huntington Dr)
Posted on: March 20, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled (First review of applications to be conducted on April 8, 2024)
Job Description
The City of Arcadia is in search of an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to serve as its next Associate Planner to join our award-winning Development Services Department. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in urban planning, architectural design, subdivision, and environmental analysis (CEQA). This individual will have excellent customer service skills, value a collaborative team environment, and strive for excellence.
The position will appeal to individuals who are inspired by the challenges and great opportunities presented in working in this first-class City that is home to a regional shopping center, Westfield Santa Anita, the renowned Santa Anita racetrack, state-of-the-art Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and a downtown area that is in transition with new mixed-use developments near the Gold Line station.
If you enjoy working with the public and want to join a team that inspires you to “Go Above and Beyond,” then this will be a great opportunity for you!
Key Qualities:
- Visionary
- Multi-tasking
- Communication
- Good Judgement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Independent Thinker
What We Offer:
- CalPERS retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement upon successful completion of probation
- Bilingual pay
- City paid vision plan for employee and family
- City paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Up to $1,072 health insurance allowance
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Apply Online – Submit a detailed, thorough application by clicking here. All applications must include a cover letter and a resume.
Application Filing Deadline – Open until filled (First review of applications to be conducted on April 8, 2024)
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%) – Week of April 22, 2024 (Tentative)
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision or direction, to perform professional level work in the field of current and advance planning; to provide information and assistance to developers and the public on planning related matters; and to provide highly technical and responsible support to the Planning Services Manager.
This is the full journey level in the professional Planner class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Planner level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including responsibility for the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning problems and projects. Responsibilities include the preparation of specific reports and plans with opportunity for working independently and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Associate Planner level are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant Planner level with three years of experience and successful performance reviews.
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 Associate Planner level.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Experience:
Three years of professional municipal planning experience.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application Instructions
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
To submit an application, please visit ArcadiaCA.Gov/Employment or click here.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process.
Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.