Assistant Planner

The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Planner. The Assistant Planner classification is the entry level position in the professional planning series. Since this is an entry level classification incumbents in the Assistant Planner position may only have limited work-related experience and are expected to carryout assignments with a greater degree of supervision.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime call back and standby assignments.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Under direct supervision Assistant Planners perform a broad range of professional planning and technical assignments supporting the development review long-range and special project programs for the City of Turlock. Essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides information to the public via telephone front counter assistance and/or email and Internet.
• Conducts research on projects concerning land use transportation zoning population and the economy.
• Assists in the compilation analysis and presentation of data.
• Assists in the drafting and administration of ordinances and policies related to the citys planning program.
• Prepares and presents reports to the Planning Commission and other governing bodies as needed.
• Presents and explains projects programs and planning related issues at public meetings.
• Prepares graphics charts and other illustrative materials.
• Works as part of a team assigned to various projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to:

• Review collect analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning.
• Understand governmental structures and current policy issues affecting the city.
• Prepare clear and concise verbal and written reports.
• Complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Use personal computers generally and word processing programs (MS Word) specifically.

• Principles and practices applying to city planning.
• Basic statistical measurements and methods of analysis.
• Engineering/architectural drawings and site plans.

Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the listed knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience working for a governmental or quasi governmental or private agency related to land use issues. A Maters Degree in Planning Public Administration or a related field may be substituted for some work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in City or Regional Planning Architecture Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering Public Administration Economics Geography or a related field or Completion of an accredited certificate program in land use planning approved by the City of Turlock may be substituted for the Bachelors Degree requirement.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATES

License:

Possession of an appropriate valid Class C California Drivers License at the time of appointment to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Requirements:

Vision adequate to operate vehicles and office equipment read instructions and follow directions; hearing adequate to converse on the telephone and in person; body mobility adequate to drive and perform required office duties including reaching and bending for files and related office items; use of hands and fingers adequate for operating vehicles writing typing computer copier and fax machine and related functions; ability to lift office files binders and small office equipment as needed.

Selection Process:

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock Application for Employment form supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree and/or
• Certificate of Completion for accredited program in land use.

• Attach a scanned copy in the Add Attachment option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to or
• Email a copy toor
• Hand deliver copies of your attachment to 156 S. Broadway Suite 235 Turlock CA

• Holidays:Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
• Vacation:Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
• Sick Leave:Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
• Retirement:Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan may be a classic member and may be enrolled in the Citys 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS final compensation may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or new members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS final compensation will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
• Deferred Compensation:The City will match employees contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employees base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
• Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care:Two (2) percent of the employees base payroll will be deposited in each individuals RHS Vantage Care account.
• Health:The City offers a generous health prescription vision and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Continuous Service Pay:
  Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
  Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
  Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
• Additional Benefits:
  Associate/Bachelor/Masters Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*
  Educational Reimbursement Program*
  Computer Loan Program*
  *Upon completion of probation.