Assistant Planner

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry-level of the professional Planner series; working under close supervision incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of professional and technical level duties including gathering analyzing and reporting on planning data; assignments will require knowledge of planning concepts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides beginning and intermediate-level planning services for the City; acceptspermit applications and provides review of residential commercial and industrial site plans for compliance with state and Federal regulations and City codes policies and procedures.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public and developers in matters relating to planning zoning and permit review and other City standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority.
• Reviews and evaluates development plans proposals designs applications occupancy permits technical documents and special permits; verifies compliance with regional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects properties and structures under construction for compliance with codes and regulations; identifies documents and communicates deficiencies and identifies corrective actions.
• Develops recommendations and reports to summarize development issues; prepares reports on land use applications and planning activities; writes zoning violation letters and coordinates violation abatement actions.
• InterpretsandexplainsCitycodespoliciesproceduresrulesandregulations;inspects work sites as needed; coordinates services with other Departments.
• Reviews and processes a variety of applications and permits; issues special permits and notices within scope of authority; creates correspondence and reports and coordinates with customers as needed.
• Develops recommendations and staff reports to summarize development projects for the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues client records and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines:

• Cityorganization operations policies and procedures.
• City General Plan zoning codes and land use regulations.
• Principles of land use planning.
• CitycountystateandFederallawscodesandregulationspertainingtocommunity planning including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software including GIS software applications used in planning mapping and statistical analysis.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.

• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Understandingandinterpretinglanduseandzoningenforcementregulationsandstate and Federal laws.
• Checkingdesignsdetailsestimatesplansandspecificationsofplanningprojects. Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks projects and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workerselected officials developers contractors and representatives from other local state and Federal agencies.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office environment; may include site inspections on private property during all phases on construction. May be required to travel to various sites locations and/or events. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications must besubmitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating See Resume isnot an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a panel interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicants responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race religion sex (including gender gender identity gender expression and pregnancy) national origin ancestry disability medical condition genetic characteristics or information marital status age sexual orientation (including homosexuality bisexuality or heterosexuality) military and veteran status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed in writing at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER:
City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster the event of a declared emergency City employees shall initially remain at work or if recalled shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

PROVISIONS:
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.