Assistant Planner

Role: Assistant Planner

Location: Palmdale, CA, 93550

Duration: Contract (Long Term)

DESCRIPTION:

To perform professional level work in the field of current or advanced planning; conduct special projects and research as assigned; and prepare reports and recommendations relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the entry-level class in the professional planner series. Assistant Planners perform professional level planning assignments of a less complex nature in the fields of current and advanced planning. Incumbents in this class receive immediate general supervision from higher level professional Planners or designees; and are expected to demonstrate increased proficiency and to promote to the Associate Planner level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Gather and maintain demographic data and other related statistics.

· Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and trends.

· Compile information and make recommendations on special studies; prepare technical and complex reports.

· Deliver presentations to members of the Planning Commission, developers, community group members, and representatives of outside agencies.

· Review development proposals and other requests submitted to the Planning Department for conformance with appropriate regulations; and prepare reports and recommendations.

· Check commercial, industrial, and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance; and process permit applications.

· Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and members of the general public regarding City development policies and standards.

· Prepare staff reports, displays, diagrams, charts, graphs, maps, and photographs.

· Research and draft ordinances for review.

· Perform related work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

· Land use, general planning, and code enforcement.

· Research and investigation procedures.

· Basic methods and techniques used to prepare draft presentations and displays.

· Principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to business writing.

Ability to:

· Deliver public presentations and explain/interpret City practices and objectives.

· Demonstrate tact and diplomacy while interacting with members of the public.

· Prepare presentations, reports and displays in clear, concise, and understandable manner.

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

· Learn laws and regulations underlying general plans, zoning, and land divisions.

· Learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field.

OR

Experience:

Four years of professional level planning experience with an agency, company, or organization.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license by the time of appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending, and squatting.

Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional overtime; weekend work and travel are rare.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40