Associate Planner

• Process a variety of land use applications including General Plan Amendments Final Development Plans Tentative Tract Maps Tentative Parcel Maps Conditional Use Permits Land Use Compliance Reviews Lot Line Adjustments and Lot Mergers; ensure compliance with City standards policies and codes.
• Respond to inquiries at the public counter by phone or electronic mail; provide professional planning guidance to counter and clerical staff in responding to questions or inquiries; prepare correspondence to applicants violators and other agencies regarding compliance.
• Interpret explain and apply applicable laws codes and regulations to the municipal planning process; interpret maps site and building plans and specifications and graphs and statistical data and draw logical conclusions.
• Provide information to the general public property owners and developers regarding land use laws regulations standards policies and procedures related to the submission of plans the processing of applications and the implementation of conditions.
• Research and respond to complaints of zoning code violations; perform site inspections as required provide support as needed to Code Enforcement and Building and Safety Division staff.
• Participate in a variety of special projects; conduct data analysis and research on planning and environmental issues; develop report of findings and alternatives.
• Conduct research studies related to land use zoning regulations urban design population trends transportation community and housing needs; prepare and/or review environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and make recommendations regarding land use for residential commercial industrial and community purposes.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of agenda items for the Planning Commission and City Council; attend and make presentations as required; prepare and present visual presentations as required; participate in community meetings regarding future development.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers other City employees and representatives of other agencies and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Research techniques and analysis methods related to social economic population and land use data and related trends.
• Site planning and architectural design.
• Site design terrain constraints utility capacity constraints and land use compatibility.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Modern office equipment including use of applicable computer applications.
• Land use physical design demographic environmental economic and social concepts as applied to municipal planning.
• Applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations including the City Municipal Code the California Environmental Quality Act and California laws relating to subdivisions annexations zoning and land use.

• Learn to perform professional planning duties related to urban planning and development; manage multiple projects and deadlines; solve complex planning issues.
• Interpret and apply City standards and regulations and related planning policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations related to planning and associated environmental issues.
• Prepare concise comprehensive and understandable written reports studies and other written materials.
• Prepare and present oral and visual presentations.
• Serve as an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
• Follow workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software including Tyler Energov and/or other specialized project tracking software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• On a continuous basis know and understand all aspects of the job; frequently analyze work papers reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and solve problems relative to operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; may intermittently walk or bend to observe field sites; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 20 pounds or less.
• Independently interpret and apply various codes rules regulations and policies to a variety of land use issues.
• Perform professional planning duties related to urban planning and development; manage multiple projects and deadlines; solve complex planning issues.

This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Physical and Mental Demands
The following outlines the typical physical and mental requirements necessary for an employee to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in carrying out these functions.

Physical Demands:
Work is conducted both in an office environment and in the field. The role requires sufficient mobility to move within a standard office setting operate typical office equipment and use a computer. Employees must have adequate vision to read printed materials and computer screens and sufficient hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person over the phone and in group discussions. Manual dexterity is required for entering accessing and retrieving data. The position may occasionally involve bending stooping kneeling reaching and pushing or pulling file drawers. Employees must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Required visual abilities include close vision color perception the ability to differentiate basic colors and shades depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a addition specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of the incumbents within the position.