Planning Technician

Overview

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Planning Technician to fill one (1) vacancy in the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Planning Technician performs general entry level technical and paraprofessional work in the field of urban planning and zoning administration. This position will primarily be assigned to the public information counter.

• Provide customer service to the general public by providing basic information on zoning, General Plan, and development related case processing and engage with supervisor as needed.
• Assist in research, analysis and interpretation of social, economic, population, and land use data and trends.
• Assist, support, and provide technical expertise in preparing written reports on various planning and environmental matters.
• Compile, organize, and present basic information and make recommendations on limited-scope special studies.
• Provide research and technical assistance in drafting ordinances, studies and reports for discussion and evaluation.
• Review basic planning applications that could include, but not be limited to, rezoning, variances, design review.
• Meet, communicate, and engage with property owners/applicants to answer questions related to their property and applications.
• Assist with preparing legal notices for public hearings.
• Complete basic plan checks for conformance with appropriate regulations and conditions of approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Equivalent of two (2) years of college (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or a related field considered to be useful in City Planning work. A Bachelor’s Degree is desirable.

Experience: No experience required; however, the completion of a planning related student internship is highly desirable.

• Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field.
• Experience working for a local government agency (internship included).
• Experience in customer service.

• Completed Employment Application
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

Application Instructions: For directions on attaching a document to an online application, or general information on completing your online application, refer to the Application Guide.

Important: Scheduling assessments may require self-scheduling after selection. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral assessments. Those who successfully complete the process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. If selected for a Safety Sensitive position, submit authorization forms to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States requires one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at .
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.