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Assistant Planner (Current & Historic Preservation Planning)
City of West Hollywood / West Hollywood, CA
Posted on: July 27, 2018
Application Deadline:
Job Description
Apply your urban planning skills to the City of West Hollywood’s Current and Historic Preservation Planning Division. As the first point of contact and ‘face’ of the department, the primary responsibility of the Assistant Planner is providing planning counter services. The Assistant Planner manages planning cases, monitors projects under construction and may assist staff in completing various advance planning projects. Some key responsibilities include: direct interaction and communication with customers to disseminate information; conduct research and provide a response on all types of planning applications such as counter-level approvals, applications for new construction and regulation of historic resources.
The ideal candidate will have effective communication and high-level customer service skills and experience interpreting, processing and applying zoning ordinances. This position requires demonstrated experience in guiding the public through various requirements, ordinances and laws, including monitoring and assisting in overseeing active planning projects. Demonstrated track record providing current or recent planning and zoning services in a public counter is essential for success in this position.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field; and, one to two years of progressively responsible experience; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Licenses and Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification (desirable). Master’s degree preferred.
Application Instructions
Deadline to submit application: Friday, August 17, 2018 at 5:00pm
Apply at: https://www.weho.org/community/employment-298
Job Flyer: https://www.weho.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=36888
