Assistant Planner

Job Purpose/Summary

Under close supervision, to perform routine tasks and duties in assisting in developing long range land use plans, evaluating current land use requests, conducting various planning studies, and providing planning information to the public.

About the City of Banning:
The City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California. The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County. However, growth and development are occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population and raise income levels. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our proud history, creating a prosperous tomorrow, and in responding to the community's needs.

The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.

City Vision:
The City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens.

Core Values:

• Customer Service Excellence:
  We excel in what we do by staying responsive, flexible, patient, effective, and professional.
• Integrity:
  We are ethical, accountable and compliant with our responsibility to the public and community.
• Teamwork:
  We work together and maintain great communication and respect and foster a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to take pleasure in what we do.
• Yes Minded:
  We recognize diversity and maintain a positive attitude to do all we can to serve the community in the safest and most responsible manner.

• Leadership: Contributes to a positive work culture consistent with the City of Banning Leadership Philosophy, actively welcomes new approaches to public service and supports change and process improvements at all levels within the organization.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and individuals to who service is provided.

Essential Functions: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Under close supervision, this entry-level position in the professional Planner series assists in providing planning information to the public, developing long-range land use plans, and evaluating current land use requests.

Incumbents receive substantial training in the principles, methods, and procedures essential to professional planning work. Assignments are typically routine, less complex, and subject to detailed review, with oversight decreasing as experience is gained.

• Assists with training, work instructions, or project direction for new staff members.
• Take phone calls and inquiries from the public and other agencies; provides assistance to walk in customers at the counter.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Reviews development proposals, applications, and other requests made to the Planning Department for conformance with appropriate zoning regulations; prepares reports and make recommendations.
• Participate in receiving and processing site and design plans, rezoning permits, plan amendments, use permits, environmental clearances, and business licenses.
• Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, and the general public regarding planning procedures, requirements, and regulations.
• Reviews, investigates, and processes applications for subdivisions, housing projects, and commercial developments to ensure conformity with applicable laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Collects, analyzes, and presents data related to land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing, redevelopment, and community service needs.
• Prepares…