Assistant Planner
DescriptionThe City of South Lake Tahoe is currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to join the Development Services Department.
Applications will be accepted until filled.
The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:
Eligibility for a 5% pay increase after 6 months of employment and additional 5% increases every 12 months thereafter, up to step 5 Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Deferred Compensation with matching contribution at completion of probation Education Incentive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement Bilingual Incentive Pay 88 Hours of Vacation Time 12 days of Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement Professional Association Memberships Professional Development Opportunities Training Program Memberships CalPERS Pension City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programOverview:
Under general supervision or direction of the Planning Manager, Assistant Planner performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities in support of the City's current and advanced planning functions including research and analysis for residential and commercial development projects, environmental review and preparation of environmental documents, and research and preparation of general plan amendments and zoning ordinance amendments for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council; and provides information and assistance to applicants, developers, consultants, the general public, and outside agencies and organizations regarding City codes, policies, standards, and processes related to planning related matters.
Examples of Duties Plans, organizes, and conducts research studies; maintains, updates, and analyzes demographic and other data required for community planning; prepares reports and analysis regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, community needs, housing, and environmental issues.
Recommends the use of land for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses; participates in the review, development, revision, and maintenance of general plan elements, plans, zoning ordinances, and other policies and procedures.
Reviews and processes various plans and applications for subdivision and commercial developments; collects and evaluates information related to the application process and determines conformity with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; recommends approval, or alternative approaches; conducts project site checks and field inspections.
Coordinates and assists in the management of the development review process; communicates and coordinates with other City departments, developers, and outside agencies throughout the development process to create the best possible development.
Plan checks building and engineering plans for adherence to approved projects.
Prepares final resolutions, ordinances, environmental notices, plan approvals, and file cleanup after project completion; monitors conditions of approval after project completion for compliance.
Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, the public, other departments, and outside agencies regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and implementation requirements; investigates and responds to complaints of zoning code violations.
Performs a wide range of duties in support of the Planning Commission as well as the City Council and other boards and commissions; coordinates preparation of meeting agendas for various commissions, boards, and community groups including reviewing draft materials and preparing comments; organizes meetings and work sessions; prepares public hearing notices ensuring timely notification of appropriate parties; prepares and presents staff reports and other presentations for the City Council, Planning Commission, and other commissions, boards, and community groups.
Coordinates the setup and maintenance of zoning and development modules in the project tracking system.
Typical QualificationsKnowledge of:
Principles and practices of planning.
Research and investigation procedures.
Drafting and graphic presentations.
Statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the collection, analysis and presentation of data for municipal planning studies.
Methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.
Ability to:
Perform professional level planning duties in the development, implementation, and modification of City plans and regulations.
Apply policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the municipal planning process.
Prepare accurate maps, plans, charts and tables.
Interpret maps, site and building plans and specifications, graphs and statistical data.
Interpret, analyze, apply, implement, and explain pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including City codes and departmental policies and administrative directives; learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Develop recommendations regarding the use of property.
Analyze projects and potential projects for consistency with planning regulations, general planning principles, and architectural quality.
Present technical data in verbal, written, graphic, and map form to City management staff and variety of boards and commissions.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, council members, committee and commission members, and the general public.
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Two years of responsible work experience.
Some professional planning experience is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver's license.
To see the full job description, please click here.
Recommended Skills Administration Agenda Development Architecture Maintenance Presentations Technical Data Management Systems Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applications will be accepted until filled.
The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:
Eligibility for a 5% pay increase after 6 months of employment and additional 5% increases every 12 months thereafter, up to step 5 Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Deferred Compensation with matching contribution at completion of probation Education Incentive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement Bilingual Incentive Pay 88 Hours of Vacation Time 12 days of Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement Professional Association Memberships Professional Development Opportunities Training Program Memberships CalPERS Pension City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programOverview:
Under general supervision or direction of the Planning Manager, Assistant Planner performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities in support of the City's current and advanced planning functions including research and analysis for residential and commercial development projects, environmental review and preparation of environmental documents, and research and preparation of general plan amendments and zoning ordinance amendments for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council; and provides information and assistance to applicants, developers, consultants, the general public, and outside agencies and organizations regarding City codes, policies, standards, and processes related to planning related matters.
Examples of Duties Plans, organizes, and conducts research studies; maintains, updates, and analyzes demographic and other data required for community planning; prepares reports and analysis regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, community needs, housing, and environmental issues.
Recommends the use of land for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses; participates in the review, development, revision, and maintenance of general plan elements, plans, zoning ordinances, and other policies and procedures.
Reviews and processes various plans and applications for subdivision and commercial developments; collects and evaluates information related to the application process and determines conformity with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; recommends approval, or alternative approaches; conducts project site checks and field inspections.
Coordinates and assists in the management of the development review process; communicates and coordinates with other City departments, developers, and outside agencies throughout the development process to create the best possible development.
Plan checks building and engineering plans for adherence to approved projects.
Prepares final resolutions, ordinances, environmental notices, plan approvals, and file cleanup after project completion; monitors conditions of approval after project completion for compliance.
Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, the public, other departments, and outside agencies regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and implementation requirements; investigates and responds to complaints of zoning code violations.
Performs a wide range of duties in support of the Planning Commission as well as the City Council and other boards and commissions; coordinates preparation of meeting agendas for various commissions, boards, and community groups including reviewing draft materials and preparing comments; organizes meetings and work sessions; prepares public hearing notices ensuring timely notification of appropriate parties; prepares and presents staff reports and other presentations for the City Council, Planning Commission, and other commissions, boards, and community groups.
Coordinates the setup and maintenance of zoning and development modules in the project tracking system.
Typical QualificationsKnowledge of:
Principles and practices of planning.
Research and investigation procedures.
Drafting and graphic presentations.
Statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the collection, analysis and presentation of data for municipal planning studies.
Methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.
Ability to:
Perform professional level planning duties in the development, implementation, and modification of City plans and regulations.
Apply policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the municipal planning process.
Prepare accurate maps, plans, charts and tables.
Interpret maps, site and building plans and specifications, graphs and statistical data.
Interpret, analyze, apply, implement, and explain pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including City codes and departmental policies and administrative directives; learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Develop recommendations regarding the use of property.
Analyze projects and potential projects for consistency with planning regulations, general planning principles, and architectural quality.
Present technical data in verbal, written, graphic, and map form to City management staff and variety of boards and commissions.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, council members, committee and commission members, and the general public.
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Two years of responsible work experience.
Some professional planning experience is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver's license.
To see the full job description, please click here.
Recommended Skills Administration Agenda Development Architecture Maintenance Presentations Technical Data Management Systems Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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