Assistant Planner
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Job Summary
Who We Are
TheCity of Beverly Hillshas a longstanding reputation for providing superior customer service to residents businesses and visitors. This characteristic combined with outstanding staff in all departments has been a hallmark of success for this highperformance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1000 fulltime and parttime employees) provides the highest quality safety services recreational municipal services and physical environment.
What We Do
The Community Development Department guides the planning development and preservation of the City of Beverly Hills. The department is composed of six divisions (Administration Community Preservation Community Filming and Event Permits Development Services Planning and Rent Stabilization) and provides staff support to three commissions (Architectural and Design Review Cultural Heritage and Planning). Community Development is responsible for the review and processing of all private development projects to ensure compliance with the General Plan Zoning Ordinance and Building Code including planning entitlements zoning and plan review permits and inspections. The department preserves the communitys character and high quality of life through the code enforcement and historic preservation programs and administration of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
Who We Are Looking For
The Community Development Department is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Planner. The incumbent of this position will perform entrylevel current and/or long range planning. The work involves implementing the Citys Municipal Code the Citys General Plan and State Law in the analysis of land use decisions.
Detailed Job Description
Assistant Planner Job Description
Selection ProcessCandidates must meet the minimum qualificationsasoutlinedin thejob bulletinat the time of submissionunless specified otherwise.
When an application is being reviewedonly informationincluded in theEducation WorkExperience Certificates and Licenses and Skillssections of the application will be consideredtodeterminewhether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
Rsumsand cover letters are notreviewed orconsidered when screening for minimum qualifications.
Rsums and cover letters are not accepted in lieu ofa complete job application.
Required supplemental attachmentsi.e.diplomasdegreescertificationsor transcripts etc.must be included as part of the original applicationand may not be emailed separately unless explicitlystatedotherwiseor approved to besubmittedseparately.
Applications must have clearconciseand complete informationregardingtheir qualifications for the position including detailed responses to all supplemental questions if applicable.
Incomplete applicationswill not be considered or reviewed.
If you have problems creating a user account or submitting your onlineapplication please review theonlineapplicantguide or contact NEOGOV applicant support directly at 855.524.5627 (Pleasenote: Applicant Supporthours are Monday through Friday 8am 5pm Pacific Time and depending on call volume may be an automated voicemail system or live support).
Theutilizationof Artificial Intelligence (A.I. during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.
The selection process may include any combination of the following:- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Multiple Choice Examination
- Practical Examination/Writing Project
- Virtual Oral Interview(s)
Eligibility List
The candidates whopass theselection processwill earn placement on an eligibility list. The eligibility listmay be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification as defined bythe durationofthe listat the time the list isestablished. The eligibility listestablishedfor this recruitment may also be used to fill a lowerlevel position.
Proof of Education
If educational units a degree transcripts or certificate isupload a copy of anylicense(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources.Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
NOTE: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempteddeception on the application may result in disqualificationor disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Conviction HistoryAs a finalist for a job youwill be contacted to schedule a fingerprintingappointmentand your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used todeterminewhether the nature of your conviction (or arrest in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties andresponsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automaticallyprecludeyou froma job with theCity.
The City of Beverly Hillswill consider qualified applicants with a criminal historypursuant tothe California Fair Chance Act. You do not need todiscloseyour criminal history orparticipatein a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offerand running a background check ifthe City of Beverly Hillsis concerned about conviction that isdirectly relatedto the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting .
EEO StatementThe City of Beverly Hillsis an equal opportunity employerandiscommitted to providing an inclusive and accessible work environmentwithout regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry disability genetic information veteran statusdrivers license statusor any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.If you require a reasonable accommodation toassistwith the applicationexaminationor interview process please contact our Human Resources department at.Please note that this request must be made at leastthree businessdaysprior to any test or interview in the selection process.
The City of Beverly Hills is compliant with SB1100whichamends Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibitingemployers from requiring a drivers license incertainjob postings.
Disaster Service Workers
All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section. Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Workerrelated training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.NOTE:The provisions of this announcementdo not constitutean expressed or impliedcontractand any provisions contained in this announcement may bemodifiedor revoked without notice.
Major Duties
- Checks simple commercial industrial and residential development plans and provides advice regarding zone requirements at the public counter and on the telephone.
- Reviews less complex zoning variance permit applications and development proposals for compliance with City codes; works with developers to bring any plans info compliance with zoning and all other laws.
- Confers with and advises architects builders attorneys contractors engineers and the general public regarding City development policies and standards.
- Responds to or notifies applicants regarding information requested status of application explanation of the application process and ordinance criteria.
- Processes less complex permits for planning applications (variances conditional use permits rezoning requests etc. including issuance of public notice preparation of staff reports inspection of sites and analysis and preparation of recommendations to the Planning Commission.
- Analyzes less complex proposals for potential aesthetic and environmental impacts and compliance with appropriate regulations; may prepare and present reports of recommendations to relative Commissions.
- Evaluates and prepares graphic displays and/or photographs project sites.
- Processes public convenience or necessary applications for liquor licenses including holding the public hearing.
- May prepare written reports and present oral reports on projects to Planning Commission Architectural Commission and Design Review Commission.
- Compiles information and makes recommendations on special studies and prepares planning reports.
- May assist in the preparation of zoning code and General Plan amendment studies.
- May research and draft ordinances for review.
- May research analyze and interpret social economic population and landuse data and trends.
- Monitors projects in adjacent jurisdictions and provide updates to Planning Commission and City Council.
- Analyzes develops and prepares studies regarding environmental impacts when required for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
These qualifications are typically required. A combination of education experience knowledge skills and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.
- A Bachelors degree from and accredited college or university with major course work in planning architecture economics geography public policy or a related field.
- Minimum one year of professional experience in a planning organization.
- Minimum six months Internship experience may be considered (as part of professional experience).
- Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban planning site planning and architectural design.
- Current literature information sources and research techniques in the field of urban planning.
- Technical drawings graphics and computer generated visual materials.
- Building and engineering practices.
- Applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Photography and graphics.
- Public speaking conducting meetings and recording notes.
- Use or be trained to use several specialized planning tools such as word processing spread sheet GIS Power Point and data base applications.
- Collect analyze and interpret basic data pertaining to planning and zoning projects.
- Respect for members of the public and ability to implement a high level of customer service to a diverse population.
- Explain code requirements and procedures to the public.
- Work effectively with people.
- Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Employment Type
Full-Time
