County of Riverside
Assistant/Associate Planner
County of Riverside, Los Angeles, California, United States,
A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.The Riverside County's TLMA Planning Department has multiple opportunities for an Assistant/Associate Planner, that will be located in Riverside. This position is akin to the Assistant/Associate Planner level with most cities, and will be responsible for performing all aspects of project management, technical analysis, and public presentations primarily related to the current development projects, housing programs, community plans, and other various County ordinances. Differences between the Assistant and Associate positions are primarily related to the complexity of assigned tasks, and the degree of autonomy afforded in their completion.The incumbent will participate in implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the Planning Department; participate in zoning administration and application to a variety of projects, including providing technical assistance to the public by phone, email and at the public counter; attend meetings of the Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisors as required; make presentations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as required; coordinate environmental review for assigned projects; establish good working relationships and work cooperatively with all County departments; and other duties as assigned.Competitive candidates will possess knowledge of land use planning, principles, methods and procedures applicable to land use planning activities; the physical, social, environmental and economic implications of land use planning; local, State and Federal legislation governing land use development and planning activities; ability to work in a team environment; proficient with MS Office programs; strong writing skills; ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned work independently; conduct research, collect and analyze data, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach logical conclusions and formulate consistent recommendations; compose well written and thorough project reports and recommendations; provide oral presentations to community groups and government bodies; work effectively with the general public, community, government board and commissions; interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to planning projects and cases.The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is contingent upon the candidate's experience, qualifications, and educational attainment.ASSISTANT PLANNER
• Conduct less complicated studies necessary to meet urban/regional planning objectives for social, physical, environmental, economic, and/or governmental resources, by researching, compiling, synthesizing, analyzing, and interpreting information and data.• Contact other parties to discuss/review various technical or legal aspects of projects or programs to define problems and alternative solutions.• Accompany staff to property sites and surrounding areas to gather facts and conduct investigations of proposed project sites.• Prepare written reports on less complex matters, used to communicate information, findings and recommendations.• Make oral presentations as requested to governmental administrative and hearing bodies to explain and clarify planning reports and recommendations.ASSOCIATE PLANNER
• Conduct studies necessary to meet urban/regional planning objectives for social, physical, environmental, economic, and/or governmental resources.• Contact other parties to discuss review of various technical or legal aspects of projects or programs.• Make field trips to property sites and surrounding areas to gather facts and conduct investigations of proposed project sites.• Prepare written reports used to communicate information, findings and recommendations.• Make oral presentations to public groups and governmental bodies to explain and clarify planning reports and recommendations.ASSISTANT PLANNER
$33.22 - $46.29 Hourly$69,104.88 - $96,272.80 AnnuallyOPTION I
Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in urban/regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, architecture, environmental science, geography (with related course concentration), landscape architecture, or a closely related field.OPTION II
Certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).OPTION III
Experience : Two years as a Land Use Technician I/II with Riverside County, of which at least one year must have been at the Land Use Technician II level.ASSOCIATE PLANNER
$37.99 - $53.15 Hourly$79,011.09 - $110,550.96 AnnuallyOPTION I
One year of experience at the level of Assistant Planner with Riverside County.OPTION II
Education : Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in urban/regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, architecture, environmental science, geography (with related course concentration), landscape architecture, or a closely related field.Experience : Three years of professional environmental planning, land use planning and/or transportation planning experience.OPTION III
Certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge Skills and Abilities : An understanding of the organizational structure and jurisdiction of governmental agencies involved in the planning process.Desired Qualifications:
• Strong writing skill• Knowledge of State laws, guidelines, and local ordinances pertaining to planning and development.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.• Working understanding of thematic mapping tools such as ArcGIS.• Certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of employment.Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.What’s Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
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• Conduct less complicated studies necessary to meet urban/regional planning objectives for social, physical, environmental, economic, and/or governmental resources, by researching, compiling, synthesizing, analyzing, and interpreting information and data.• Contact other parties to discuss/review various technical or legal aspects of projects or programs to define problems and alternative solutions.• Accompany staff to property sites and surrounding areas to gather facts and conduct investigations of proposed project sites.• Prepare written reports on less complex matters, used to communicate information, findings and recommendations.• Make oral presentations as requested to governmental administrative and hearing bodies to explain and clarify planning reports and recommendations.ASSOCIATE PLANNER
• Conduct studies necessary to meet urban/regional planning objectives for social, physical, environmental, economic, and/or governmental resources.• Contact other parties to discuss review of various technical or legal aspects of projects or programs.• Make field trips to property sites and surrounding areas to gather facts and conduct investigations of proposed project sites.• Prepare written reports used to communicate information, findings and recommendations.• Make oral presentations to public groups and governmental bodies to explain and clarify planning reports and recommendations.ASSISTANT PLANNER
$33.22 - $46.29 Hourly$69,104.88 - $96,272.80 AnnuallyOPTION I
Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in urban/regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, architecture, environmental science, geography (with related course concentration), landscape architecture, or a closely related field.OPTION II
Certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).OPTION III
Experience : Two years as a Land Use Technician I/II with Riverside County, of which at least one year must have been at the Land Use Technician II level.ASSOCIATE PLANNER
$37.99 - $53.15 Hourly$79,011.09 - $110,550.96 AnnuallyOPTION I
One year of experience at the level of Assistant Planner with Riverside County.OPTION II
Education : Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in urban/regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, architecture, environmental science, geography (with related course concentration), landscape architecture, or a closely related field.Experience : Three years of professional environmental planning, land use planning and/or transportation planning experience.OPTION III
Certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge Skills and Abilities : An understanding of the organizational structure and jurisdiction of governmental agencies involved in the planning process.Desired Qualifications:
• Strong writing skill• Knowledge of State laws, guidelines, and local ordinances pertaining to planning and development.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.• Working understanding of thematic mapping tools such as ArcGIS.• Certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of employment.Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.What’s Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
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