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Associate Planner
City of Santa Ana / Santa Ana, CA
Posted on: August 21, 2018
Application Deadline:
Job Description
In assigned program or project, performs complex professional planning duties as follows: conducts research, analyzes data, makes recommendations, and prepares comprehensive reports regarding land use, zoning, and other related planning and development issues. Acts as the lead for a team of professional planners assigned to major planning and/or complex development review projects. Reviews plans with property owners, civic leaders and policy review boards; performs site inspections; attends offsite meetings. Makes presentations to community groups, Zoning Administrator, Historic Resources Commission and Planning Commission. Trains professional and technical staff. Performs other related functions as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Three years of progressively responsible professional planning experience in municipal or regional planning administration. Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, environmental studies, public administration or a related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: the provisions, scope and purpose of State planning laws and related municipal ordinances; California Environmental Quality Act; California Subdivision Map Act; principles and practices of municipal planning; research methods and sources of statistical data.
Ability to: interpret laws and ordinances, apply them to specific cases, make sound recommendations and prepare comprehensive reports; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; perform as lead for a team of professional planners on assigned projects and/or provide effective lead supervision of planning counter operations; train professional and technical staff; utilize principles of Total Quality Service in day-to-day operations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, developers, community groups, public officials, regulatory agencies, other city employees and the general public in a culturally diverse community.
SPECIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and retain a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License as a condition of employment.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desirable.
Experience in urban design and historic preservation is desirable, but not required.
Application Instructions
All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form and a Supplemental Application Form (SAF) online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application and SAF. To apply, click on the “Apply” link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide.
Applications and SAFs will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:
Oral Interview Examination: (Weight of 100%) which will evaluate the candidates’ experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. Candidates need a minimum passing score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. A short writing exercise to assess candidates’ writing ability may precede the oral interview and will be scored as part of the oral interview process.
The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.
