Assistant Planner

About the role

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Planner. Applications will be accepted starting June 18, 2026, until July 19, 2026, at 11:59pm.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing development applications for compliance with zoning and land use regulations.
• Assisting with site plan, conditional use permit, variance, and subdivision reviews.
• Conducting research and preparing staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
• Responding to inquiries from residents, developers, businesses, and public agencies.
• Assisting with updates to the General Plan, zoning ordinance, and other planning documents.
• Supporting environmental review and policy planning initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in urban planning, city planning, geography, public administration, real estate and development, environmental studies, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant internship, professional experience or certifications in planning, real estate, economic development, land use, or related fields is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with specialization in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration or a related field.
• Knowledge: Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including knowledge of government organizations and operations.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of effective customer service and collaborative problem solving.
• Budget development processes and procedures.
• External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
• Environmental review policies.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Skills

• Applying logical thinking to solve problems and accomplish tasks.
• Analyzing, resolving, and/or making recommendations regarding a variety of administrative, financial, and operational issues.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, the public, and City and government officials in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Using a computer and appropriate computer applications to perform the essential and important functions of the job.
• Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, and telephone systems.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Preparing and delivering presentations.

Benefits

The City does not currently offer remote or hybrid work options. Work hours follow a full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Work hours and the overall schedule may be adjusted based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

Pay details are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

The City does not currently offer remote or hybrid work options. Work hours follow a full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Work hours and the overall schedule may be adjusted based on the operational needs of the department.