Associate Planner

Job Description:

Associate Planner

Description

Description

Under general direction, is responsible for performing advanced and specialized planning work involving compiling, researching, analyzing, and evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation and land use trends; and performs other related work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and performs assignments pertaining to urban planning; Investigates requests for zoning modifications, zoning changes, subdivisions, general plan amendments, annexations, Conditional use permits, and other land use entitlements involving difficult or complex planning problems; Coordinates subdivision projects; Prepares all forms of environmental analysis; Uses GIS software for supportive analysis;

Prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council pertaining to land use planning and zoning; Performs background work for special planning studies.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or closely related field; AND
• Two (2) years of professional planning experience preferably at the local government level; OR
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

May 6, 2025 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 4/18/2025 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$82,721.60 - $100,572.16 Annually