Associate Planner

Salary : $80,688.53 - $113,536.86 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 017003-25-PW

Department : Public Works

Division : Mobility and Sustainability

Opening Date : 01 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The Public Works Department, Division of Mobility and Sustainability, is seeking Associate Planners for the Transportation Planning section to support efforts to improve and expand mobility in Sacramento. The section's work is long-range transportation planning and includes policy, project and program management. Specific tasks for this position include project and program management in areas such as safety, mobility, and equity.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMEMT

The ideal candidate will have interest and experience with transportation planning and project management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of community engagement best practices, equitable processes and practices, transportation planning practices, and shared mobility. The ideal candidate will possess technical skills and knowledge and as well as experience with federal, state and local requirements and funding. The ideal candidate will have the skills to collect and analyze planning data, prepare reports and studies, engage with a diversity of communities, and is results oriented.

ASSISTANT PLANNER / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

To perform professional, technical, statistical and analytical duties involving land use or other planning studies for a variety of public or private development projects. The scope of assignments includes project management work, land use studies, policy development recommendation, revision or implementation, and preparation of a variety of documents for compliance with state or federal environmental laws.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Planner

The class of Assistant Planner is distinguished from Associate Planner by performing less complex to moderately difficult project management work. Incumbents in this class may work independently on assignments but generally do not have the responsibility for team leadership. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Junior Planner class.

Associate Planner

The class of Associate Planner is distinguished from that of Assistant Planner by the greater complexity of assignments received, and the advanced planning project management work. Associate Planners manage projects with greater independence and limited supervision and lead project teams made up of individuals from various technical disciplines. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled from the Assistant Planner class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by a manager who is usually a Senior Planner. Associate Planners may provide direct or indirect supervision and training of other subordinate technicians, planners, or interns. The Assistant Planner usually does not perform direct or indirect supervision of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, duties performed by the Assistant Planner may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Review and analyze proposed minor development projects for conformance with adopted City plans, design / architectural guidelines and standards, applicable codes and ordinances and other regulations, and prepares recommendations on approval of such projects.
• Review proposed tentative subdivision and parcels maps, and recommend necessary revisions to meet City requirements.
• Evaluate the environmental effects of proposed projects and prepare, or supervise the preparation of environmental documents.
• Conduct onsite investigations of proposed development projects or community areas.
• Provide information to the public on City of Sacramento requirements related to City planning, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and present data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use by elected and appointed officials, special committees, or community organizations involved in planning matters.
• Assist in the coordination of departmental activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.
• Participate in special projects and perform related duties as assigned.
• Negotiate, prepare and manage consultant contracts.
• Facilitate discussion groups to aid in building consensus, and resolve conflicts on projects and policy matters, under supervision of a Planning Manager.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Depending upon assignment, additional duties performed by the Associate Planner may include, but are not limited to the following :

QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Planner

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a closely related field.

Experience :

One year of professional planning. A Master's degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience.

Substitution

Additional years of professional planning experience beyond the minimum may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Associate Planner

In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Planner :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a closely related field.

Experience :

Two years of professional planning experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Planner in the City of Sacramento,

One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Planner in the City of Sacramento AND a Master's degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field.

Substitution

Additional years of professional planning experience beyond the minimum may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Assistant Planner, please click

PROBATIONARY PERIOD :

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's 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. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

If applicants do not list current and / or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week ).

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note :

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Associate Planner examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS :

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Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

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APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use any combination of education and / or experience as listed to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment) for information on accepted documentation.

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

Describe your experience developing transportation plans, programs, and / or policies.

Describe your experience conducting community engagement for transportation efforts and how that engagement led to successful outcomes.

Describe your experience with equity in process, application, and outcomes.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION : The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser : http : / / www.cityofsacramento.org / - / media / Corporate / Files / CMO / City-of-Sacramento-RGEAP-v810012020.pdf?la=en I understand and agree to the above instructions.

Select the one option that best describes your experience planning a project in any of the following disciplines : long range planning, current planning, environmental planning, design review / preservation, and other related urban planning disciplines.

Select the one option that best describes your experience preparing written reports and oral presentations to community organizations, technical advisory groups, elected officials, and hearing (regulatory) bodies, etc.

Select the one option that best describes your experience evaluating planning projects or plan elements.

Select the one option that best describes your experience identifying issues and solving problems in an urban planning environment.

Select the one option that best describes your experience conducting meetings with neighborhood groups, public agencies, and other stakeholder groups.

Required Question

Salary : $80,689 - $113,537