Assistant Planner ($5,184.00 -$6,949.00 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. Assignments are of moderate difficulty and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level management staff; however, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with substantial independence.

Associate Planner ($6,210.00 – $8,322.00 Monthly) This is the journey level professional class in the Planning Series.  Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the entry level professional classification of Assistant Planner or, when filled from the outside, require prior professional planning work experience. Work involves complex duties with increasing responsibility related to urban planning issues as professional knowledge and skills improve. The Associate Planner provides general guidance and direction to Assistant Planners, Planning Technicians and other administrative support staff.

Assistant Planner

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 buildings 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
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 buildings 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