Under direction of the Planning Director, the Associate Planner performs current and long-range planning functions; reviews and prepares staff reports for development projects; makes presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, and community groups; conducts research and keeps track of data; prepares general plan and development code amendments; and provides assistance to applicants, developers, consultants, the public, and outside agencies.

Functions include:

1. Processes all types of planning and zoning applications including Subdivision Maps, Annexations, Master Plan Amendments, and Development Code Amendments.

2. Interprets, explains, and enforces provisions of City Codes, applicable laws and regulations, and other polices and standards to applicants and the public.

3. Reviews building plans, construction plans, and business license applications for conformity to applicable planning and zoning regulations and issue approvals as appropriate.

4. Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission, City Council, and other agencies or community groups.

5. Prepares correspondence to applicants, developers, engineers, architects, and other professionals.

6. Creates and makes oral and graphic presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, and other agencies or community groups.

7. Makes field surveys and conducts inspections related to planning and zoning projects.

8. Prepares, updates, and implements long-range plans.

9. Prepares, analyzes, and presents recommendations for possible Development Code Amendments.

10. Prepares Ordinances and Resolutions as may be required.

11. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, urban studies, environmental sciences, public administration, geography, or a closely related field plus three (3) years of professional planning experience. May substitute five (5) years of progressive, professional experience directly related to planning disciplines and land development towards the education requirement.

Open until filled.