Associate Planner

City of Lancaster / Lancaster, CA
Posted on: May 22, 2018
Application Deadline: 

Job Description

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluates rezoning, variances, conditional use permits, subdivisions, design reviews, residential development plans, state and local ordinances, local coastal programs, and regulations
• Prepares various comprehensive reports, Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals for studies and reviews, various planning matters, environmental requirements and regulations, and ordinances
• Presents planning objectives and policies to Planning Commission and City Council, various organizations, agencies and public groups
• Manages contracts with outside consultants and agencies responsible for the review and enforcement of regulations
• Advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, property owners, applicants, and the general public regarding city development policies and standards related to the environment, zoning, planning, and development actions
• Analyzes and interprets social, economic, population and land use data and trends
• Processes development applications, conditional use permits, zone text, and map amendments
• Responds to inquiries for information from the public both in-person, on the telephone, and through email
• Processes permit applications, zone text, and map amendments
• Performs site plan and design reviews for development proposals
• Perform related duties as required

Required Experience / Skills / Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Collaboration – Engaging others for input, contribution

Core Competencies:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Collaboration – Engaging others for input, contribution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Environmental Studies or a related field; Two (2) years’ experience involving professional public planning and zoning work. Possession of a master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of required experience
•  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city’s driving policy

Application Instructions

Please submit your application at http://www.cityoflancasterca.org/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/2559/1988.

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