Job Information
Job Category
Environmental, Land Use, Rural Planning
Company Name
City of Vista
Position Level
Other
Job Description
The Associate Planner performs a wide range of advanced professional level planning tasks; serves as a lead planner onspecific projects as well as instructing and reviewing the work of assigned staff. Incumbents in this position perform themore complex professional level and technical duties of the Planning Division. Examples of Essential Functions Positions in this class are at the advanced journey-professional level in the planning series. Incumbents perform the morecomplex professional-level and technical duties of the Planning Division, including development of proposed codes. Someassignments are large, long-term projects which require research skills and organizational abilities to complete. Positions inthis class have considerable independence in selecting work methods from a variety of standard methods or procedures.Instructions given by the supervisor generally do not provide all of the information needed to complete the assignment.Incumbents are expected to resolve most problems confronted through the application of judgment and precedent,referring to the supervisor those which involve the establishment of new procedures or which involve solutions which areinconsistent with departmental procedures and policies.Required Skills / Experience / Education
Minimum Qualifications KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, concepts and practices of urban planning and land use; Subdivision regulations, development standards and zoning regulations; The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); General building practices as they relate to plan review; Advanced research methods as applied to the collection, tabulation and analysis of statistics affecting planning; Computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; Modern office equipment and procedures; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Basic math; Accurate record keeping methods; Engineering drawing or graphic illustration; and Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. ABILITY TO: Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with state, federal and municipal planning laws, and departmentpolicies and procedures; Collect, tabulate and compute planning statistics; Organize and conduct complex planning research studies; Prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations; Interpret site plans, maps, plot plans, street measurements and related documents; Understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision; Operate a calculator quickly and accurately; Operate a computer and use related software applications; Maintain accurate records; establish record keeping systems; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; Understand and carry-out oral and written instructions; and Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.A typical qualifying background is a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture or closely related field, andadvanced journey level professional experience performing planning duties.US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$84,900 - $103,200 Annually
Job Start Date
04/24/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
200 Civic Center Dr
Vista, California
92084
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Erica Valdovino-Smith
Phone Number
(760) 643-5381
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vista/jobs/4884856/associate-planner