Assistant Planner

PLEASE NOTE: The City of Cudahy is currently recruiting for both Assistant Planner and Associate Planner
. The recruitments will be conducted concurrently, and qualified candidates from both recruitments may be considered as part of the same selection process. The City anticipates filling one vacancy at either the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner level
, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: The first review of applications is scheduled for September 23, 2026
. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by this date for first consideration. The anticipated closing date is October 5, 2026; however, the City reserves the right to close or extend the recruitment based on the needs of the City.

Under close supervision, performs a variety of entry level professional duties and responsibilities in support of the city’s current and advanced planning functions, processes planning applications in accordance with the city’s zoning code, prepares and presents reports and recommendations, 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 matters, and performs other related duties as required.

This is the entry level professional classification in the planning series. Positions in this class may be filled by advancement from the less skilled class of planning technician or from the outside. Typical work responsibilities include case writing, analysis, and public information, requiring the application of fundamental planning principles. Assignments are of moderate difficulty and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level management staff;

however, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with substantial independence. As assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, assistant planners may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of associate planner upon recommendation by the community development manager.

• Performs a variety of planning related functions, including advanced and current planning; administers and implements the zoning and Municipal Codes; reviews and processes various plans and applications for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Collects and evaluates information related to the application process and determines conformity with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; recommends approval or alternative approaches.
• Conducts project site checks and field inspections.
• Provides front counter and phone support.
• Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, the general public, other staff, and outside agencies regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to the submission of plans, the processing of applications, and implementation requirements.
• Investigates and responds to complaints of zoning code violations.
• Serves as project manager for use permits and other public hearing cases, including receiving and filing applications, analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, reviewing for completeness of the application, conferring with the developer or applicant for issues, preparing staff reports and conducting environmental assessments, and determining the overall content and format of reports.
• Administers the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, including overseeing consultant services, assisting Finance with submitting funding requests, and assisting parks and recreation with submitting…