City of Oakland
Planner I
City of Oakland, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Planning & Building Department?The City of Oakland is looking for dedicated people to contribute to the success of our community. The Bureau of Planning is currently recruiting to fill several Planner I positions. This offers an exciting opportunity to participate in shaping the future of Oakland. The ideal candidates are highly motivated professionals with the ability to work effectively with City staff, appointed and elected officials, and a racially and culturally diverse community of public stakeholders.Oakland is a racially, ethnically, linguistically and economically diverse community, and the City of Oakland welcomes candidates with diverse and multicultural skill sets. The Bureau of Planning supports the mission of the City of Oakland to transform practices in City government to promote racial equity in government and the community we serve.The Planner I position is an entry level classification where staff receive training in and perform routine duties involving planning, zoning, subdivisions and permits.There are four different Planning Divisions that include: Development Planning, Zoning, Strategic, and Operations.We are looking for someone who is:Knowledgeable about principles, practices, and trends in municipal planning.Knowledgeable about theories, concepts, and principles of planning, zoning, subdivisions, urban design, and land use.Knowledgeable about CEQA and how it relates to entitlement review.Able to coordinate work with departments with differing objectives and roles.Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.Able to formulate independent judgment related to zoning entitlement review or policy work with backup, as needed.Able to communicate with the public on the phone, by email, and through community engagement meetings.Able to do research on best practices and formulate recommendations based on the research.What you will typically be responsible for (this may vary depending on the division):Planning and conducting research studies regarding land use, zoning, subdivisions, environmental impact, and urban design.Processing planning permits, environmental review applications, subdivision modifications, and plan check modifications/additions/alterations to structures.Assisting with preparing environmental impact studies, working with consultants in the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports.Developing studies, designs, and plans of current projects or specific phases of the General Plan.Processing Small Project Design Review applications, Zoning Clearances, Letters of Determination and plan check modifications/additions/alterations to structures.Conducting rezoning studies, including background research, site visits, review of regulations, survey maps, and public meetings.Participating in all work levels of routine planning studies, including outline of work methodologies, conclusions, and recommendations.Providing information and assistance on projects to developers, property owners, and the general public regarding laws, policies, regulations, standards, and planning procedures.Providing general information to the public via planner counter visits, virtual appointments, phone calls, and email correspondence.Responding to complaints from the public and developers.Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, geography, or a related field.Experience:
None required.License or Certificate / Other Requirements:Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.
Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost-effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required.
Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.How to Apply:Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
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Why join the City of Oakland Planning & Building Department?The City of Oakland is looking for dedicated people to contribute to the success of our community. The Bureau of Planning is currently recruiting to fill several Planner I positions. This offers an exciting opportunity to participate in shaping the future of Oakland. The ideal candidates are highly motivated professionals with the ability to work effectively with City staff, appointed and elected officials, and a racially and culturally diverse community of public stakeholders.Oakland is a racially, ethnically, linguistically and economically diverse community, and the City of Oakland welcomes candidates with diverse and multicultural skill sets. The Bureau of Planning supports the mission of the City of Oakland to transform practices in City government to promote racial equity in government and the community we serve.The Planner I position is an entry level classification where staff receive training in and perform routine duties involving planning, zoning, subdivisions and permits.There are four different Planning Divisions that include: Development Planning, Zoning, Strategic, and Operations.We are looking for someone who is:Knowledgeable about principles, practices, and trends in municipal planning.Knowledgeable about theories, concepts, and principles of planning, zoning, subdivisions, urban design, and land use.Knowledgeable about CEQA and how it relates to entitlement review.Able to coordinate work with departments with differing objectives and roles.Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.Able to formulate independent judgment related to zoning entitlement review or policy work with backup, as needed.Able to communicate with the public on the phone, by email, and through community engagement meetings.Able to do research on best practices and formulate recommendations based on the research.What you will typically be responsible for (this may vary depending on the division):Planning and conducting research studies regarding land use, zoning, subdivisions, environmental impact, and urban design.Processing planning permits, environmental review applications, subdivision modifications, and plan check modifications/additions/alterations to structures.Assisting with preparing environmental impact studies, working with consultants in the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports.Developing studies, designs, and plans of current projects or specific phases of the General Plan.Processing Small Project Design Review applications, Zoning Clearances, Letters of Determination and plan check modifications/additions/alterations to structures.Conducting rezoning studies, including background research, site visits, review of regulations, survey maps, and public meetings.Participating in all work levels of routine planning studies, including outline of work methodologies, conclusions, and recommendations.Providing information and assistance on projects to developers, property owners, and the general public regarding laws, policies, regulations, standards, and planning procedures.Providing general information to the public via planner counter visits, virtual appointments, phone calls, and email correspondence.Responding to complaints from the public and developers.Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, geography, or a related field.Experience:
None required.License or Certificate / Other Requirements:Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.
Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost-effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required.
Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.How to Apply:Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
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