JOB DESCRIPTION

Apply by 5:00pm Monday, October 27, 2025 to be considered for this position. Please visit City of Camarillo's website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/camarillo.

ABOUT THE CITY

Nestled in the heart of Ventura County, just minutes from California's scenic coastline, Camarillo offers a unique blend of small-town charm, a vibrant community spirit, and an exceptional quality of life as a forward-thinking and innovative local government, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding service while fostering a dynamic, empowered workforce that reflects the high standard to the community we serve.

Discover more about us and our organizational culture here

THE POSITION

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Planner position is a proactive individual eager to make a meaningful impact within the organization. They should possess a strong work ethic and work well in a team environment. An open-minded attitude toward learning and a willingness to receive feedback is essential, along with the ability to view situations from different perspectives.

Strong customer service and diplomatic skills are required for interactions with the public and staff. One year of responsible professional or paraprofessional urban or regional planning and zoning experience is highly desirable but any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

This role involves a variety of professional responsibilities supporting the City's planning functions. Candidates at this level are not expected to have the same depth of knowledge or skill as those in the Associate Planner position and will exercise less independent judgment regarding work procedures and methods.

This position performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities in support of the City's current and advance planning functions including research and analysis for commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional development projects, environmental review and preparation of environmental documents, and research and preparation of general plan amendments and zoning ordinance amendments for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council; and provides information and assistance to applicants, developers, consultants, the general public, and outside agencies and organizations regarding City codes, policies, standards, and processes related to planning related matters.

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Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in a related field.

BENEFITS

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