Junior/Assistant Planner

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative professional to join the Planning Division of the Community Development Department as a Junior or Assistant Planner. The qualifications of the finalist selected will determine whether the position is filled at the Junior or Assistant level.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level work in the field of current or advanced planning, zoning/land use, design, and environmental review.
• Regularly confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage electronic application intake, distribution, and monitoring of planning applications and other permits reviewed by the division via the City’s software programs.
• Review development proposals for conformance with appropriate regulations and consistency with established policies; process permit applications; issue zoning clearances; and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Assist other planning staff on complex development (current) or advance planning projects, reporting and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Junior Planner: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, housing, architecture, transportation planning, sustainability, or a closely related field. No experience necessary, though a master’s degree, and internship experience are highly desirable.
• Assistant Planner: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, housing, or a closely related field. One year of professional planning, housing, architecture, transportation, planning, land use, or closely related experience. A master’s degree in a directly related field may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Master’s degree in urban planning, housing, or a closely related field.
• Local government experience in California.
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) degree, certification, or professional experience.

Skills

• Work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Clear, strategic thinking with project management skills.
• Passionate about planning, striving to improve the Mountain View community and providing excellent customer service.
• Collaborative and responsive, both with co-workers and with stakeholders.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities in order to meet targeted deadlines.
• Reliable and flexible in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to master new technology in the department, and willing to assist others.
• Interested in public speaking and giving presentations.
• Enjoy analyzing and resolving complex challenges.
• Take initiative where they proactively address situations and exercise some independent judgment.

Benefits

The City of Mountain View offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the detailed job description provided.

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined based on the qualifications of the finalist selected. For more details, please refer to the detailed job description.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is determined based on the qualifications of the finalist selected. For more details, please refer to the detailed job description.