- Salary
- $107k – $130k/yr
- Location
- South Pasadena, CA, CA, US
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- Master
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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Associate Planner: $7,834.00 - $9,523.00 Monthly
Senior Planner: $8,908.00 - $10,827.00 Monthly
- Develops short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
- Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
- Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans, and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups, and interested persons.
- Responds to local citizens inquiring about local planning, zoning, building code enforcement, regulations, and ordinances.
- Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
- Conducts technical research studies and prepares statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and plans, projecting trends, monitoring socio-economic data, etc.
- Assist in the development and implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, facilities, solid waste or other plans and codes to meet the City's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements.
- Evaluates land use applications and site plans for compliance with applicable local, state or federal laws. Monitors assigned land use applications through the approval steps, and prepares reports and related data as required.
- Provides staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission, Design Review Board and other boards as needed and assigned.
- Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations on various land use proposals.
- Evaluates environmental information and prepares appropriate documents according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on behalf of the City as lead agency. Prepares responses on behalf of the City as a responsible agency.
- Coordinates and assists in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting City codes and master plans.
- May assist in designs for parks, streetscapes, landscapes, and other municipal projects.
- Updates a variety of maps. Prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings.
- Serves when assigned as a member of the planning task force composed of City, County or State groups in regional and sub-regional planning efforts.
- Prepares and writes grant application components relating to geographies, maps, plats, site plans or other planning processes. Assists in maintaining the City's planning and economic database.
- Develops short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
- Schedules and reviews interdepartmental planning, development and redevelopment projects and studies; conceptualizes innovative alternatives to long range planning, urban design or redevelopment issues; works directly with consultants and the public in implementing planning, urban design and/or redevelopment policy; assists with the coordination of economic development and business assistance activities.
- Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
- Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.
- Responds to local citizens inquiring about local planning, zoning, building code enforcement, regulations and ordinances.
- Staffs appointed advisory groups, committees and task forces; provides technical assistance or responds to information requests from other employees, the public and other agencies.
- Initiates contact with and confer with property owners, developers, business and civic leaders on current and future developments
- Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
- Develops and implements major planning, urban design and/or redevelopment studies and complex research projects; works on project teams in solving specific planning, urban design or redevelopment problems; oversees and participates in completing environmental studies.
- Independently manages complex planning, urban design or redevelopment projects and monitors project implementation for compliance with approved conditions. Develops Requests for Proposals, coordinates consultant selection processes and oversees the work of consultants.
- Coordinates or assists with the various phases of project development including evaluation of developer's proposals and urban design and plan review.
- Conducts technical research studies and prepares statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and plans, projecting trends, monitoring socio-economic data, etc.
- Provides direct research assistance to upper management in developing and adopting procedures, regulations and projects; independently conducts original research and interpretive work on special planning, urban design or redevelopment issues.
- Assists in the development and implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, facilities, solid waste or other plans and codes to meet the City's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements.
- Evaluates land use proposals and site plans for conformity to established plans and local, state or federal laws; evaluates proposals' development impact as they relate to the adopted plans of the City and makes recommendations.
- Facilitates the review of major development and land use projects and ensures timely completion of assigned projects.
- Monitors assigned land use applications through the approval steps, prepares reports and related data as required.
- Develops or directs the development of environmental studies in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Provides staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission, Design Review Board and other boards as needed and assigned.
- Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations on various land use proposals.
- Evaluates environmental information and prepares appropriate documents according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on behalf of the City as lead agency.
- Prepares responses on behalf of the City as a responsible agency.
- Coordinates and assists in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting City codes and master plans.
- Assists in the designs for parks, streetscapes, landscapes and other municipal projects.
- Updates a variety of maps & prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings.
- Serves when assigned as a member of the planning task force composed of City, County or State groups in regional and subregional planning efforts.
- Prepares and writes grant application components relating to geography, maps, plats, site plans, or other planning processes.
- Assists in maintaining the City's planning and economic database.
- Serves as acting department head in the department head's absence, as assigned.
Read architectural drawings and plans; communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with the general public, architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, and employees; establish effective working relationships; manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner; use a computer, motor vehicle, calculator, phone, copy and fax machine, and various graphic design tools and software.
Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
To be considered, please apply online under “Current Openings”. This recruitment may close, or be extended, at any time, without prior notice. Cover letter, resume and other attachments must be in PDF format. Only complete applications or applications that meet the minimum requirements may be considered. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and, level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete the remaining phases of the pre-employment process outlined in the conditional offer. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (626) 403-7239 or email [email protected]. The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.
FAIR CHANCE ACTThe City of South Pasadena is committed to providing fair opportunities to all applicants, including those with a criminal history. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of South Pasadena has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
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ABOUT THE CITY
The City of South Pasadena (population 26,047) is a charming community located only eight miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. South Pasadena is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, stunning homes, unique small businesses, top-quality schools and a strong commitment to community. South Pasadena is also a full-service city with its own fire, police and water departments.
Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides, South Pasadena’s unique character makes it one of California’s most desirable locations. The City has a rich history of intact late 19th and early 20th Century neighborhoods and residences, giving it a strong claim as one of the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. One of the first suburbs of Los Angeles, South Pasadena maintains small-town quality, with charming residential streetscapes, and a historic commercial core, making it one of Hollywood’s favorite suburban filming locations, featured in numerous television and big screen productions.
South Pasadena is frequently recognized as a family and environmentally friendly community. The City enjoys quiet, attractive, walkable neighborhoods and a low crime rate. There are numerous active community organizations in South Pasadena, including the Oneonta Club, WISPPA, South Pasadena Arts Council, AYSO, Little League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Women’s Club, Chamber of Commerce, South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, Holy Family Church, St. James Church, South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, Vecinos and many others. Boasting over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds and more than 21,000 trees, the City’s picturesque environment invites residents and visitors to enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. South Pasadena offers an 18 hole, Par-3 golf course, tennis, racquet and pickleball facilities, horse stables and a dog park all in its picturesque Arroyo Seco area.
Small, proud and independent, the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years.
NOTE: The provisions in this job flyer do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; and any provisions contained in this flyer may be modified or revoked without notice.
