Assistant Planner

Job Title

This recruitment may close before the noted deadline ****applications will be limited to the first 100 applicants***. To perform technical duties in support of the planning division; to provide planning information to the public regarding zoning and permitted uses, application procedures, and planning commission and city council actions; to maintain official assessor's map books; to assist in the preparation of precise and technical documents and visual aids; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential functions: 1. Answers questions and provides information to the public; interprets permit data and explains requirements, regulations and procedures; assists with inquiries pertaining to planning division operations and procedures. 2. Receives and processes a variety of development applications; evaluates completeness and accuracy; collects and distributes planning fees; routes applications to appropriate staff. 3. Enters applications into computerized system; retrieves data to provide status of applications to applicants; updates data; prepares reports as required. 4. Researches, collects, compiles, records and summarizes technical data; evaluates applications to ensure compliance with division regulations and standards; maintains planning files and records. 5. Receives and processes a variety of plot plans and certificates of occupancy for completeness; within established guidelines, approves various permit applications and issues required permits. 6. Prepares a variety of statistical and technical reports; explains recommendations. 7. Prepares and updates zoning, general plans and existing land use maps using technical drafting equipment and computer programs. 8. Prepares a variety of materials for use in planning commission and/or city council meetings; verifies accuracy of information presented; prepares and presents oral and visual media at commissions and community groups. 9. Assists planners in reviewing plans to determine compliance with laws, codes and ordinances; assists in the preparation of reports and other materials; conducts site surveys and investigations related to projects, zoning or specific requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and training guidelines. Minimum requirements as a condition of hire: Experience: Two years of planning or development program technical support experience. Training: Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field. Licenses and certifications Possession of a state of California driver's license. Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of an urban planning program. Basic urban planning concepts, processes and terminology. Basic zoning and land use concepts and terminology. Principles and practices of drafting and mechanical drawing. Basic report writing, research and data compilation methods. Methods and techniques of drafting and mapping. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Mathematical principles. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations. Ability to: Perform technical duties in support of planning division operations and activities. Perform general drafting and mapping work using appropriate equipment. Learn pertinent laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to planning activities. Assist in the review of plans and specifications. Evaluate and process permit applications. Explain planning and zoning programs to the general public. Compile technical and statistical information and prepare basic reports. Read and understand maps, site plans, zoning codes and related information. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

Application procedure: A city application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at All other employment inquiries can be directed to the city of Rialto, human resources department. 246 s. willow, rialto, ca 92376. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Selection process: Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The city may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting. Veterans preference credit eligibility: Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (government code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time city appointment. A copy of your valid dd214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for veterans preference credit. For more information, please see the city's veteran's preference policy. (download pdf reader) e-verify: The city of Rialto is an e-verify employer. E-verify is an internet based system operated by the department of homeland security (dhs) in partnership with the social security administration (ssa) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the united states.