ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

The City of Riverside is looking for a dynamic individual to fill one (1) vacancy in the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The Community & Economic Development Department seeks highly skilled planning professionals to contribute to the Advance Planning, Current Planning, Historic Preservation, and Public Information teams. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, challenging, rewarding, and fun. The City values innovation, initiative, customer service, collaboration, and community engagement. The ideal candidate has experience in case review and evaluation, working with applicants, writing staff reports, and providing the public with information. Assistant Planner ($5,553.00 - $7,444.00 Monthly) – This is the entry level professional classification in the Planning Series. Assistant Planner performs semi-professional level work in the field of urban planning. Typical work responsibilities include case writing, analysis, and public information, requiring the application of fundamental planning principles. Associate Planner ($6,652.00 - $8,915.00 Monthly) – This is the journeyman level professional class in the Planning Series. Associate Planner performs advanced, complex, and professional level work in the field of urban planning. The class is typically filled by advancement from Assistant Planner or, when filled from outside, requires prior professional planning work experience. The Associate Planner provides general guidance and direction to Assistant Planners, Planning Technicians, and other administrative support staff. Assistant Planner Provide customer service to the general public by providing information on Zoning and General Plan matters and development related case processing information. Perform office support relating to planning and permitting. Research, analyze and interpret social, economic, population and land use data and trends. Prepare written and graphic reports, for moderate to complex projects, and make recommendations on special studies pertaining to land use, zoning, housing, environmental and other planning matters. Research and draft ordinances for review with supervisor. Meet, communicate, and engage with property owners/applicants to answer questions related to their property and applications. Review re‑zoning, variances, conditional use permits, design review, and other similar planning related applications. Prepare reports on planning applications and make recommendations on development permits. Review building plans, parcel maps, and subdivision proposals for compliance with appropriate regulations. Conduct field evaluations and assessments and provide feedback and information clarification. Prepare legal notices for public hearings. Prepare, compile, organize, and present reports and recommendations, with supervisor input, to the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. Perform other duties as assigned. Associate Planner Provide customer service to the general public by providing information on Zoning and General Plan matters and development related case processing information. Perform office support tasks relating to planning and permitting. Research, analyze and interpret complex social, economic, population and land use data and trends. Research and prepare new policies and processes to implement as part of Planning applications. Prepare written and graphic reports, for complex projects, and make recommendation on special studies pertaining to land use, zoning, housing, environmental and other planning matters. Research and draft ordinances for review with supervisor. Meet, communicate, and engage with property owners/applicants to answer questions related to their property and applications. Review General Plan Amendments, Specific Plan Amendments, re‑zoning, variances, conditional use permits, design review, and other similar planning related applications. Prepare reports on complex planning applications and make recommendations on development permits. Prepare draft documents and required public notices, reports, and memos related to CEQA. Review building plans, parcel maps, and subdivision proposals for compliance with appropriate regulations. Conduct field evaluations and assessments and provide feedback and information clarification. Prepare legal notices to public hearings. Prepare, compile, organize, and present reports and recommendations for complex projects, with supervisor input, to the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and City Council. Provide general guidance, training, and direction for Assistant Planner, Planning Technicians, and other administrative planning support staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning or a related field. Experience: One year of experience in a professional planning environment. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning or a closely related field. Experience: Two years of experience in a professional planning environment. Highly Desired Qualifications Experience managing City/Municipal (Current, Advanced, Historic Preservation) projects. Working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act. Experience in conveying Historic Preservation related information to the public. Experience applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. 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