What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Planner position at City of Bakersfield, CA?
Description
Under general direction, is responsible for performing advanced and specialized planning work involving compiling, researching, analyzing, and evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation and land use trends; and performs other related work as required.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and performs assignments pertaining to urban planning; Investigates requests for zoning modifications, zoning changes, subdivisions, general plan amendments, annexations, Conditional use permits, and other land use entitlements involving difficult or complex planning problems; Coordinates subdivision projects; Prepares all forms of environmental analysis; Uses GIS software for supportive analysis;
Prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council pertaining to land use planning and zoning; Performs background work for special planning studies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or closely related field; AND
- Two (2) years of professional planning experience preferably at the local government level; OR
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
- Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
May 6, 2025 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
