Associate Planner
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Job Summary
Position Information
This recruitment is to fillonevacancy within the Public Works - Engineering Division and create an eligibility list.
Salary placement upon hire:Employees may expect to be placed on the salary range between steps A - G
Union:This position iscovered by the United Public Employees of California (UPEC) labor group. Associate Planners are exempt from overtime.Job Description
DEFINITION
Under direction provides professional planning services to City staff developers contractors and the general public; performs professional technical statistical and analytical duties involving land use or other planning studies for a variety of public or private development projects; reviews development and land use applications as well as zoning and site plans; assists the public at the front counter; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives directionfrom assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Planner series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Planner by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Planner in that the latterperforms the more complex work assigned to the series such as managing planning projects.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Provides information and assistance at the public counter over the telephone and via e-mail to the public developers property owners contractors other departments and outside agencies regarding laws policies regulations standards and procedures with respect to the submission of plans processing of applications and implementation requirements.
- Reviews routine to complex proposals plans and applications for subdivision housing commercial and industrial developments variances use permits and business licenses; determines compliance with appropriate codes ordinances standards laws rules regulations and policies; recommends approval and issues permits or identifies problems and assesses alternatives; ensures submitted plans comply with zoning ordinances and the General Plan.
- Manages entitlement projects for commercial industrial and residential properties zoning clearances California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental studies and documents for projects; ensures applicants understand the planning process; meets multiple deadlines to ensure projects are completed in a timely fashion.
- Compiles information for a variety of studies and reports; researches analyzes and interprets social economic population and land use data and trends; assists in reviewing environmental impact reports; develops recommendations and prepares written reports on various planning matters; participates in the implementation and administration of the Citys General Plan and development regulations.
- Schedules coordinates and participates in project meetings for planning entitlement projects with applicants developers and property owners for project updates; meets and discusses projects with other department/divisions; schedules and coordinates other meetings as required.
- Coordinates the preparation of meeting agendas for various commissions boards and community groups; reviews draft materials and prepares comments; organizes conferences and work sessions and ensures timely notification of appropriate parties.
- Assigns and routes plan checks as well as structural grading and landscape plans to staff; reviews plan checks for conformity and maintains logs of plan checks processed by the department.
- Develops and maintains a statistical reporting system; compiles analyzes and interprets data to define environmental conditions social economic and housing trends community needs and zoning challenges.
- Prepares and presents staff reports for the City Council Planning Commission Climate Action Commission and various other committees and advisory boards as directed; conducts briefings and meetings for elected and appointed bodies; prepares and updates maps graphs charts and other visual aids to illustrate planning studies.
- Coordinates reviews and administers contracts for planning and environmental consulting services.
- Attends meetings conferences workshops and training sessions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of urban planning.
- Provides technical direction and training to consultants and other planning and technical staff as needed.
- Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; and to operate a motor vehicle. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend stoop kneel reach push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
Environmental CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Modern principles and practices of technical and legal issues of urban and regional planning zoning urban economics demographics the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and environmental planning and program management.
- Principles practices theories and trends of municipal land use and regional planning zoning and environmental review.
- Geographic socio-economic transportation political and other elements related to urban planning.
- Comprehensive plans and current planning and development processes.
- Site planning and architectural design principles.
- General concepts of architecture landscaping grading drainage and traffic and transportation engineering as they relate to the process of urban planning.
- Operational characteristics services and activities of a comprehensive environmental planning program.
- Project management and contract administration principles and techniques.
- Researching and reporting methods techniques and procedures.
- Recent developments current literature and sources of information related to planning zoning and environmental review.
- Practices of researching planning and land use issues evaluating alternatives making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
- Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to planning work.
- Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
- Applicable federal state and local laws rules regulations ordinances and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- City and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff.
- The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Understand interpret and apply all pertinent laws codes regulations policies and procedures and standards relevant to work performed.
- Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies community groups various business professional and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals.
- Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
- Interpret planning and zoning programs for the general public; identify and respond to issues and concerns of the public City Council and other boards and commissions.
- Assess monitor and report environmental impact on various City programs and services.
- Analyze site design terrain constraints land use compatibility utilities and other urban services.
- Research planning and zoning issues evaluate alternatives make sound recommendations and prepare and present effective staff and technical reports.
- Read and interpret plans and specifications and make effective site visits.
- Prepare clear and effective reports correspondence and other written material.
- Make accurate arithmetic statistical and planning computations.
- Coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and agencies as required.
- Direct the work of contract consultants.
- Prepare and present clear concise and logical written and oral reports correspondence policies procedures and other written materials.
- Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
- Establish and maintain accurate databases records and files.
- Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
- Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
- Effectively use computer systems software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
- Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning architecture environmental design public administration or a related field.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Driver License to be maintained throughout employment.
Additional Information
The City of Chico is looking for individuals who are results-oriented possess great attitudes demonstrate creativity and innovation work efficiently show a record of success and have a PASSION for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.
APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE THROUGH THENEOGOV/ SYSTEM.
If this is the first time you are applying using the online job application you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established you can build your application which can be saved and used to apply for other City of Chico employment opportunities.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received by the City of Chico Human Resources Office.
Degree Licenses Certifications and/or Equivalencies: Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification. If this position requires a typing certificate: typing certificates must have been issued within one year and the net speed must match the minimum requirement listed in the job description. For standardization net speed will be calculated by subtracting the number of errors from the gross WPM. Internet generated typing certifications arenotaccepted. Equivalency for experience and/or education listed within a job description may be established pursuant to the City-wide Classification Plan and through coordination with Human Resources. Candidates seeking an equivalency must contact Human Resources at for instructions on submitting an equivalency request. Being minimally qualified for a position does not guarantee a candidate progression through the full recruitment process.
Travel and Recruitment Related Expenses:The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for any travel or expenses in connection with applying for employment unless authorized by the City Manager.
Pre-Employment Processing:Applicants may be required to pass fingerprinting and a medical examination as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam psychological exam and a drug and alcohol screening depending on the position. E-verify is used to determine candidate eligibility to work in the United States.
The City of Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. Women minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Chico will consider individuals with disabilities based on their qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying and will provide reasonable accommodation in the application and/or testing process. If you require accommodation in the application and/or testing process please notify the Human Resources Office within seven (7) days of the need for accommodation so appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance regarding City of Chico employment opportunities please contact the Human Resources Department at or.
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Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
