Assistant Planner

THE POSITION:

This position performs professional planning duties related to current and/or long-range planning, including neighborhood planning, demographic or housing analysis, code amendments and land use studies; reviews plans and explains policies and regulations to the public; and provides technical support to management staff.

You are:

The ideal candidate is an individual who values customer service and has an interest in both current and advanced planning. The ideal candidate will bring collaborative, team-centered qualities to the Department; be self-motivated, detail oriented, and self-assured with the ability to exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgment.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of planning and zoning functions and California State laws, CEQA, architectural and site design review;
• Excellent writing skills, a highly articulate oral communicative style, and the ability to clearly explain complex issues to a wide variety of constituents;
• Effective presentation skills;
• Strong work ethic and be self-motivated;
• Excellent time management and problem solving skills;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing their work effectively; and
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/5176395