Planning Technician

Planning Technician

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.

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.

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

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self‑schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self‑scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job‑related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection 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. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request 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.

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

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