Assistant Planner

Job Purpose Under close supervision, to perform routine tasks and duties in assisting in developing long‑range land‑use plans, evaluating current land‑use requests, conducting various planning studies, and providing planning information to the public. Responsibilities Assists with training, work instructions, or project direction for new staff members. Take phone calls and inquiries from the public and other agencies; provides assistance to walk in customers at the counter. Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Reviews development proposals, applications, and other requests made to the Planning Department for conformance with appropriate zoning regulations; prepares reports and make recommendations. Participate in receiving and processing site and design plans, rezoning permits, plan amendments, use permits, environmental clearances, and business licenses. Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, and the general public regarding planning procedures, requirements, and regulations. Reviews, investigates, and processes applications for subdivisions, housing projects, and commercial developments to ensure conformity with applicable laws, policies, regulations, and procedures. Collects, analyzes, and presents data related to land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing, redevelopment, and community service needs. Prepares written and oral reports for the City Council, Planning Commission, Community Development Director, and other committees or commissions. Assists with the review, development, and revision of plans, ordinances, and environmental impact reports. Conducts field surveys, site inspections, and investigations as needed. Compiles and interprets data related to environmental, social, economic, housing, community, and demographic trends. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Essential Functions Under close supervision, this entry‑level position in the professional Planner series assists in providing planning information to the public, developing long‑range land‑use plans, and evaluating current land‑use requests. Incumbents receive substantial training in the principles, methods, and procedures essential to professional planning work. Assignments are typically routine, less complex, and subject to detailed review, with oversight decreasing as experience is gained. Knowledge of Basic purposes and functions of a planning department or transportation planning. Basic research methods and elements of report writing; statistical methods and their uses. Applicable city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Knowledge of municipal planning trends and concepts. Knowledge of statistical analysis and mathematical concepts related to planning. Knowledge of terminology, symbols, methods and techniques used in planning and map drafting. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability To Read, understand, interpret, and apply relevant City, County, State and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, policies and procedures and other operational guidelines and directives. Effectively assess and prioritize a variety of assignments simultaneously. Work within deadlines to complete projects and assignments. Analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive reports. Communicate clearly and concisely. Gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, vendors, contractors, visitors, the general public, and others having business with the City of Banning. Work independently and as a team member. Typical Qualifications Minimum qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree preferably with major coursework in Urban Planning or Public Administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university. License And Certification Requirements Valid Class C California Driver License Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check is required. Physical Demand The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this classification, an incumbent is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and to sit and reach with hands and arms. Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting or standing; walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, and bending; inputting data into a computer terminal; exposure to computer glare, vibrations, and pitch; lifting, carrying, and regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds in weight; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and have mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The regular work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, flexible start time, but may include some weekends for special events. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. Work is primarily performed in an office which is busy, oriented to public service and subject to occasional work interruptions. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field. Occasional attendance at meetings before or after regular work hours is required. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Banning is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr