Planner, Government, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Review and process ministerial and discretionary entitlement applications
• Review development projects for compliance with zoning ordinances, State regulations including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and land use policies
• Prepare and work with CEQA consultants in preparation of minor environmental assessments on projects submitted for City approval
• Act as project manager, coordinating and/or negotiating with other individuals, groups, divisions, departments, and agencies in the processing of development projects
• Prepare staff reports and make public presentations before appointed boards, commissions, committees, community groups, and the City Council
• Perform plan review, issue permits and assist developers, engineers, architects and other customers at the planning counter
• Respond to public inquiries at the planning counter, via email or phone
• Process zoning clearances, home occupations and temporary use permits

Planner

This classification is distinguished from the Planner, Assistant in that it performs advanced review and analysis of projects involving a wide range of planning and zoning areas and makes recommendations and decisions about complex issues.

Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field.

The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Performs research, review and analysis of proposed development projects to determine impact and compliance with applicable City policies, standards and code; interprets development standards and zoning to make determinations and/or recommendations.
• Monitors development project life cycle; makes assessments and formulates foundation and reasoning for recommendations; prepares staff reports detailing project research and conditions; prepares reports for leadership, Planning Commission and/or City Council.
• Provides planning assistance to representatives of the community, entitlement/real estate businesses, land developers and staff on all types of land use projects; facilitates meetings with committees and boards; assesses projects and determines issues; determines course of issue resolution; participates in discussion, makes recommendations and delivers presentations.
• Reviews construction plans and calculates appropriate fees; performs plan check reviews; provides support in application review, determining approval and processing permits.
• Provides special project support and technical expertise; assists in administering project tracking system and supporting maintenance and upgrades; serves as staff liaison for special committees by preparing and posting agenda and minutes, preparing reports and recommendations for approval.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture or related field

• Two (2) years of planning experience

• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.
• Complete and submit responses to the…