Job Information
Job Category
Land Use
Company Name
City of Piedmont - Piedmont, CA
Position Level
Other
Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future of our city? We're seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Planner to join our small dynamic planning team to work on both current planning and long-range planning projects. If you have professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities, we want to hear from you! The City is seeking to fill one vacant position at the Assistant or Associate level, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. For further details about the position's responsibilities and qualifications, please download our official job description.Required Skills / Experience / Education
Assistant and Associate Planner: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, architecture, business or public administration, transportation planning, traffic engineering, civil engineering, or a related field. Assistant Planner: One (1) year of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities, or transportation planning and traffic engineering. Associate Planner: Three (3) years of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities, or transportation planning and traffic engineering; or two (2) years of experience as Assistant Planner at the City of Piedmont. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. The City monitors DMV activity over the course of employment.US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
Yes
Salary Range
Assistant Planner: $7,209 - $8,761; Associate Planner: $7,776 - $9,450/month
Other Benefits
Additional 1% of salary for obtaining and maintaining American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credentials through the American Planning Association. • Auto Allowance: $200/per month • Medical, with a generous amount of the premium paid by the City. In lieu of medical coverage, the employee may elect to receive $500 in cash. • Delta Dental Premier, with orthodontia @ $5,000 lifetime maximum, premium paid in full by the City. • Vision, with the ability for an annual exam, premium paid in full by the City. • Employee Assistance Plan, with up to 10 counseling visits per person, per issue, per year. • Life insurance with a value of 2X your annual salary, and long-term disability @ 60%, premium paid in full by the City. • Retirement benefit depends upon membership date: Classic employee CalPERS 2% @ 60, employee share is 7%. New Members 2% @ 62, employee share is currently 7.75%. The City also participates in Social Security. • Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% with employer match. • Vacation: Accrue 11 days per year to start at the rate of 6.875 hours per month. • Personal Leave: In lieu of overtime, from 4 – 10 days of leave with pay each year. • Holidays: 13 paid days per calendar year. • Sick leave accrual @ 9.38 hours per month. • Flexible Spending Account (Section 125): Set aside pre-tax funds for dependent care and out-of-pocket medical expenses. • 457 Deferred Compensation, Roth and Commuter Benefits Program available on a voluntary basis. • Tuition reimbursement available. • Children of full-time City employees are eligible to attend school in the Piedmont Unified School District. Employees’ children are eligible to attend the Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) preschool program, Schoolmates programs and PRD run Summer Camps at no charge. Eligibility to attend these programs are based upon availability.Job Start Date
03/13/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Municipalty
Job Location
Location Address
120 Vista Avenue
Piedmont, California
94611
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Stacy Jennings
Phone Number
(510) 420-3047
Website
https://piedmont.casellehire.com/jobs/301622