• Job Description

  Req#: 5023871
  POSITION
  The Community Development Department is strongly oriented towards quality customer service and is looking to fill the position of Associate Planner with a candidate that is highly motivated and has excellent interpersonal skills. The Associate Planner serves as the intermediate level in the professional series of urban planning job classifications.
  
  
  The City is only accepting online applications for this recruitment. As such, you must complete and submit an online application and completely answer all supplemental questions to be considered for this position.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  The Associate Planner, under general/limited supervision of the City Planner, serves to provide information and assistance to developers, the business community, and the public on planning, zoning, and development related matters. The Associate Planner also prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council, provides staff assistance to the City Planner on both current and advanced planning projects, and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required by the field of urban planning.
  The Associate Planner confers with and provides consultative advice to architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards; Reviews development proposals and applications for compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance and consistency with the General Plan; Performs field surveys to identify problems and ensure conformance with project conditions and development standards; Prepares CEQA documentation to evaluate environmental impacts; Reviews, assigns and processes land use entitlements, including site plan reviews, conditional use permits, variances, subdivisions, General Plan amendments, and zoning code amendments; Interprets and applies land use, environmental quality, subdivision, and general planning laws and regulations to ensure compliance of City commercial, industrial and residential development projects with the Zoning Code.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  Any combination of education, training and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for successful job performance. A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
  
  
  Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, architecture, geography, and/or other related field.
  Experience: Two years of full-time experience in urban planning, including design, site plan preparation/review, and code interpretation/application.
  
  
  Special Requirements:
  
  • Valid California Class C driver's license
  • Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
    
    
  Knowledge
  • Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices
  • In-depth knowledge of one or more planning specialization, such as economic development, transportation planning, environmental planning, affordable housing, urban design, economic development
  • Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection
  • Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS
    
    
  Skills
  • Oral communication and interpersonal skills to present research findings to various boards and committees
  • Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined practical problems
  • Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
  • Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
  • Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind
    
    
  The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.
  SELECTION PROCESS
  Following a review of all applicants, the best-qualified candidates will be scheduled for further assessment procedures. Those applicants who successfully complete the evaluation process will be further considered.
  Initial appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a City paid physical examination, drug screening, background check and verification of U.S. Citizenship or right to work in the United States. This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a probationary period before being promoted to regular status.
  
  
  NOTICES
  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens. Under the California Government Code, Chapter 8 of Division 4 of Title 1, Section 3100 and the City of Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 2.34, all City employees are designated as official disaster workers in the event of a declared disaster. In a declared disaster City employees may be required to report to work at times other than their regularly scheduled shifts and work extensive overtime during the emergency period. Selected candidate will be designated as a Disaster Services Worker and will be required to submit to an Oath of Office.
  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  The City of Bell Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
  
  If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at (562) 806-7717 at least 5 days in advance of testing date.
  
  Please contact NEOGOV applicant support at (855) 524-5627 for any technical issues when creating an account or submitting an application. Applicant Support Hours: Monday through Friday 6am - 5pm PST.
  
  The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive Listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

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