Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

Monthly salary: $6,104 - $7,964 plus an excellent benefits package. This recruitment is to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligibility list to be used for future vacancies. Filing deadline: Continuous. First review: November 3rd, 2026. This recruitment may close with or without notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. Required application materials: Completed City of Rosemead application and resume are required. Failure to include a resume with your completed application, may be subject to disqualification from the recruitment and selection process.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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; accepts permit 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.
• Interprets and explains City codes, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications guidelines: To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities; and enable the individual to successfully perform the job functions of the position. A typical combination includes the following: Education, training, and experience guidelines: Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field and at least three-months experience in a local government planning position or one-year of experience planning and/or technical work, conducting planning studies, and assisting with project review is required. Local government experience is desirable. Knowledge of: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. City General Plan, zoning codes, and land use regulations. Principles of land use planning. City, county, state and Federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to community 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. Skill in: Following verbal and written instructions and procedures. Understanding and interpreting land use and zoning enforcement regulations, and state and Federal laws. Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects. Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, developers, contractors, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies. Effective verbal and written communication. License and certification requirements: Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Important Notice

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 be submitted 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" is not 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 applicant's 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 Worker. In 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.

Benefits

The City of Rosemead offers an extensive and excellent benefits package which includes: 2%@55 formula for classic California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) members, 2%@62 formula for "new" CalPERS members; Employees hired after December 1, 2021, receive up to $1,800 per month to use towards the City's medical, dental, and vision health premiums. Employee who opt-out, receive $500 per month. 4/10 work schedule; Section 125; 457 plan; Generous paid leave time; Life insurance; Disability insurance; Wellness program; Bilingual pay; Employee assistance program; Computer purchase program; Progressive and team oriented work environment; and Work-life balance. The City also participates in the Social Security retirement system. New members under the Public Employment Retirement Law (PERL) hired as of 1/1/13 will have a mandatory CalPERS contribution established by PERL. Effective January 1, 2013, Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) prohibited employers from paying any portion of a "new member's" member contribution rate. All new members must pay 50% of total normal cost as employee contribution rate. By January 1, 2018, all "classic members" will be required to contribute their full share up to 7% of the employee contribution of the CalPERS rate. To view the benefit summary, please click here (Download PDF reader).