Assistant Planner (Long Range)

Job Description

The Community Development Department is hiring an Assistant Planner in the Long Range Planning Division. Long Range Planning provides oversight, analysis, and the implementation of the goals of the City’s General Plan to ensure consistency with the objectives of the City Council, the community, and economic trends as the community matures.

The ideal candidate will preferably have a Master’s degree in urban planning or closely related field. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) are desired, but not required.  Position requires knowledge in both current and long range planning with experience preparing or coordinating the preparation of documents in compliance with CEQA. Applicants must have experience applying urban design principles and/or architectural design guidelines when reviewing projects.  The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team.  A strong candidate will be technologically savvy with excellent time management and organizational skills; exceptional written and verbal communication is a must along with the ability to coordinate with regional and state planning agencies.  It is essential that the successful candidate is able to research, analyze, interpret and present data to Planning Commission and City Council as needed.