Associate Planner

Overview

The City of Yucaipa is conducting a recruitment for an Associate Planner.

Apply immediately for initial consideration. Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of 02/23/2026. Please include a resume and a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with the application.

The Associate Planner performs technical and professional work in the field of land use and urban planning including current planning, advanced planning, and the implementation of the City’s General Plan and Development Code. The Associate Planner reviews and processes zoning and development applications and makes presentations to the Planning Commission. This is the journey level class in the Planner series and is distinguished from the Assistant level by the assignment of the full range of duties.

Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant level once the incumbent meets the qualification standards of the Associate level, demonstrates an ability to perform the full scope of the work, and meets performance expectations.

Receives direction and functional supervision from the Director of Community Development and supervisory staff; provides technical supervision to entry level planning staff.

• Process a variety of land use applications including General Plan Amendments, Final Development Plans, Tentative Tract Maps, Tentative Parcel Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Land Use Compliance Reviews, Lot Line Adjustments, and Lot Mergers; ensure compliance with City standards, policies and codes.
• Respond to inquiries at the public counter, by phone, or electronic mail; provide professional planning guidance to counter and clerical staff in responding to questions or inquiries; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance.
• Interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations to the municipal planning process; interpret maps, site and building plans and specifications, and graphs and statistical data and draw logical conclusions.
• Provide information to the general public, property owners, and developers regarding land use laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the submission of plans, the processing of applications and the implementation of conditions.
• Research and respond to complaints of zoning code violations; perform site inspections as required, provide support as needed to Code Enforcement and Building and Safety Division staff.
• Participate in a variety of special projects; conduct data analysis and research on planning and environmental issues; develop report of findings and alternatives.
• Conduct research studies related to land use, zoning regulations, urban design, population trends, transportation, community and housing needs; prepare and/or review environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and make recommendations regarding land use for residential, commercial, industrial and community purposes.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of agenda items for the Planning Commission and City Council; attend and make presentations as required; prepare and present visual presentations as required; participate in community meetings regarding future development.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and representatives of other agencies and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Research techniques and analysis methods related to social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends.
• Site planning and architectural design.
• Site design, terrain constraints, utility capacity constraints and land use compatibility.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Modern office equipment including use of applicable…