Job Information
Job Category
Land Use
Company Name
City of Victorville
Position Level
Other
Job Description
THE POSITION: Under basic supervision, provides customer service for the Planning Department and communicates the policies, procedures, and standards of the Municipal Code and the development related departments to the general public, the development community, and external public agencies; completes reoccurring Current Planning tasks, including land use reviews, Municipal Code compliance, and entitlement processing; and performs related duties, as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:- Serve as the primary public contact for the Planning Department responsible for explaining policies and procedures to various individuals and organizations and responding to public inquiries.
- Research various City documents such as land use, zoning, entitlements, permits, and business licenses, as well as the review of specific regulations, requirements, and standards of applicable codes and public agencies.
- Review, approve, and regulate the issuance of minor permits and the establishment of new businesses within the City.
- Research land use and building issues and make accurate presentations of related documents, plans, maps, City policies and regulations to appropriate City staff.
- Assist in review of Planning Department applications, ensure all required materials and data are collected, and calculate associated fees.
- Provide technical assistance and support to the Planning Department and other development related department staff, as well as other City departments.
- Perform Current Planning tasks such as the preparation of staff reports for various entitlements (i.e. Site Plans, Conditional Use Permits, Tentative Maps, etc.) for public hearings; including associated tasks such as establishing deadlines, analytical review of data and applicable laws, presentations, etc.
- Safely operate a City vehicle for project site visits, inspections, and meetings.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned by the City Planner or Senior Planner.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field AND either: one year of experience in planning or a closely related field OR six months of professional municipal planning experience. License and Certification Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class “C” driver’s license upon hire and maintain throughout the length of employment with the City of Victorville.US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$7,251 - $8,814 (PER MONTH)
Other Benefits
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SALARY: Employees typically start at Step “1” of the salary range. Part-time employees do not receive benefits or merit increases and are hired at an hourly rate. VACATION: Paid vacation is based on years of City of Victorville service: 80 hours for 0-5 years; 120 hours for 6-10 years; 160 hours for 11-15 years; 200 hours for 16+ years effective July 1, 2015. SICK LEAVE: 96 hours of paid sick leave per year, including a sick leave pay back program upon resignation with five years of service. HOLIDAYS: 13 Holidays per year plus one floating holiday for eligible full-time employees. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: Available for full-time employees and their eligible dependents, with a fringe subsidy. DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457 PLAN: Available to interested employees. LIFE INSURANCE: City-paid Life insurance coverage for full-time employees equivalent to one time annual salary, plus additional AD&D coverage. Supplemental life, accidental/death, and dismemberment insurance available, paid for by the employee. RETIREMENT: For employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, Public Employee’s Retirement system contributions will be implemented according to Assembly Bill 340, Pension reform. Classic member’s formula: 2.5% @55/ New member’s formula: 2% @62. Effective July 1, 2015, employees pay CalPERS 8% employee contribution. The City does not participate in the Social Security program. Part-time employees are provided a supplemental retirement program under the deferred compensation program. The City is required to participate in the Medicare Program and contributes a matching 1.45% of salary. City pays medical retirement benefits based on years of service as follows: 25+ 100%, 20-24 75%, 15-19 50%, 8-14 25%. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY: Employee-paid benefit provides 60% of salary after seven-day waiting period, up to a maximum $1,600 weekly benefit. LONG-TERM DISABILITY: City-paid benefit provides 66-2/3% of salary after 90 days of disability for full-time employees, up to a maximum of $5,000 monthly. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Provided for all full-time employees and their eligible dependents.Job Start Date
02/06/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, California
92392
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
City of Victorville - Human Resources Department
Phone Number
(760) 955-5051
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/victorvilleca/jobs/4816688/assistant-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs