PLANNING AIDE/ASSISTANT PLANNER/ASSOCIATE PLANNER

About the role

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on March 3, 2026, and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a variety of planning projects
• Researches and investigates designated aspects of the general plan, special projects or code amendments and makes recommendations based on findings
• Researches, collects and analyzes data
• Writes special project reports or assigned portions of the general plan
• Prepares environmental impact studies related to public projects including the research and analysis of pertinent information
• Assists the public over the phone or at the counter
• Responds to incoming correspondence and assists individuals in completing various applications
• Performs routine plan checks at the counter as they relate to zoning and subdivision requirements
• Performs plan checks, including occasional field checks, in order to ensure that plans meet zoning and ordinance requirements before submission to the City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, and/or other boards or appropriate committees
• Covers site, parking, and landscape plans as may be required and follows up on conditions of approval; checks preliminary subdivision maps
• Processes planning entitlement applications to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council such as but not limited to Conditional Use Permits, variances and zoning text amendments
• Reports to work as scheduled and works various hours, including nights and weekends as deemed necessary by manager/supervisor, to conform with changing priorities and meet deadlines
• Serves as staff liaison to various committees/boards
• Reviews written work of other staff planners
• Provides guidance to junior level staff

Requirements

• A typical combination includes: Planning Aide - A bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. One (1) year's experience performing professional or paraprofessional planning work or the completion of a six to nine-month internship performing duties related to urban planning.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field preferred.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years' urban planning or directly related experience performing professional planning work.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field preferred.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of progressively responsible urban planning or directly related experience performing professional planning work; preferably including one (1) year in a lead role.

Qualifications

• A typical combination includes: Planning Aide - A bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. One (1) year's experience performing professional or paraprofessional planning work or the completion of a six to nine-month internship performing duties related to urban planning.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field preferred.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years' urban planning or directly related experience performing professional planning work.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field preferred.
• Absent a master's degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of progressively responsible urban planning or directly related experience performing professional planning work; preferably including one (1) year in a lead role.

Skills

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional with a solid foundation in planning and zoning regulations. They thrive in a public-facing environment, providing direct assistance at the Permit Center counter by answering zoning and land use inquiries, guiding applicants through submittal requirements, and ensuring a smooth permit intake process. They are motivated to learn and strengthen their skills, and gain much experience in an energetic and productive setting.

Benefits

Salary Range: Planning Aide - $60,777.60 - $85,508.80 Annually
Assistant Planner - $75,649.60 - $106,433.60 Annually
Associate Planner - $90,480.00 - $127,316.80 Annually

Pay

$60,777.60 - $85,508.80 Annually for Planning Aide
$75,649.60 - $106,433.60 Annually for Assistant Planner
$90,480.00 - $127,316.80 Annually for Associate Planner

Schedule

Not specified