City of Mission Viejo, CA
Assistant Planner/Associate Planner
City of Mission Viejo, CA, Mission Viejo, California, us, 92690
Salary:
$34.82 - $46.66 Hourly Location :
City Hall - 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2526-07 Department:
Community Development Division:
Planning and Building Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/29/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Description City of Mission Viejo Invites Applications for
ASSISTANT PLANNER
$34.82 - $46.66 per hour
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
$36.19 - $55.05 per hour
Up to 2% COLA effective November 25, 2025 APPLY BY: 3:00 P.M., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
SEARCH SCHEDULE:
Online applications must be completed & submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the filing deadline. NeoGov will reject all applications started prior to 3:00 p.m., but not submitted by 3:00 p.m. No exceptions will be made to the closing deadline. Please plan accordingly.
The first round of Zoom interviews is scheduled for October 9, 2025. Only one date will be available for an applicant to attend. The City will not accommodate applicant scheduling requests for alternate dates. It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly when you apply.
THE POSITION:
The City of Mission Viejo is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as our next Planner. Under the direction of the Planning & Economic Development Manager or Senior Planner, this position plays a key role in performing a variety of professional and technical routine to complex activities in the field of current and advance planning, including review of development and land use applications, zoning, site plan and environmental review. The position will complete technical assessments, prepare written project analyses and provide professional advice and assistance to the public on planning, community development, zoning, permits and environmental review. Experience will be gained with serving as a project manager for development applications and assisting with preparation of City Ordinances. This is an opportunity to dig into complex projects, work with great people, and see your efforts take shape in the neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces around you.
Currently, there is one (1) full-time vacancy primarily scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the City. The Assistant Planner classification is a FLSA non-exempt position and is entitled to overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Associate Planner classification is exempt from the FLSA and is not entitled to overtime. The eligibility list established for this position may be used to fill future full-time, part-time or temporary Assistant Planner or Associate Planner vacancies.
Appointment of an applicant to fill the one (1) vacancy may be made from either the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner classifications and the selection will be based on the applicant that most closely meets the education & experience levels of the classifications and best suits the needs of the City of Mission Viejo.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties Your contributions
Assistant Planner is the entry-level class in the professional planning series. Initially, under direct supervision, the incumbent learns the more routine planning, redevelopment, zoning and related functions encountered by the City. Responsibilities include providing a range of routine customer service to the public at the front counter and on the telephone regarding policies and procedures, ongoing projects, zoning regulations, permit requirements and related building and development issues. Incumbents may advance to the higher-level Associate Planner classification after gaining the knowledge, skills and experience that meet the qualifications and by demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the work of the higher-level class.
Associate Planner is the journey-level class in the professional planning series. Incumbents are assigned the full range of routine and complex planning, redevelopment, zoning and related functions encountered by the City. Responsibilities include providing customer services to the public at the front counter and on the telephone regarding policies and procedures, ongoing projects, zoning regulations, permit requirements and related building and development issues. This class requires the frequent use of independent judgment as well as a knowledge of departmental and City activities.
Applicants are encouraged to review the entire Assistant Planner and Associate Planner job descriptions by visiting the City's website at https://cityofmissionviejo.org.
YOUR TEAM:
The Community Development Department has a FY 25-26 Department operating budget of $4.1 million and consists of 8 full-time staff, contract Building Services staff, and consultant staff for the City's CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation programs. The members of the Mission Viejo Community Development Department are committed to promoting public health, safety and general welfare by preserving or enhancing the high quality of life in Mission Viejo.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have considerable experience conducting complex research projects, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing effective staff reports. Will demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous deadlines and is detail-oriented and accurate in their work. Will be a proactive thinker with a positive, solution-oriented attitude. Will be a flexible self-starter who is enthusiastic, open to new ideas, and works independently with minimal supervision. Will demonstrate successful work performance which includes long-and-short range planning and environmental review. Will demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with knowledge of writing and standard format for reports and correspondence. Will have the ability to receive feedback and adjust. Will maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with all levels of staff, elected officials, community partners, and the public.
Experience and Training and License/Certificate QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant and Associate Planner: equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field.
Possession of a Master's degree in either city planning or public administration with emphasis in city planning is highly desirable and may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience listed below.
Assistant Planner: one (1) year of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities.
Associate Planner: three (3) years of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
A driver's license is not required, but the employee must be able to arrange for reliable and timely transportation to offsite facilities and vendors to complete essential functions. Benefits Overview The following description is a general overview of the benefits provided to City of Mission Viejo benefit eligible employees. For specific details, please review the Human Resources Policies, Management and Budget Policies, Administrative Regulations, and official plan documents, or contact the Human Resources office at 949.470.3060.
Employees of the City are currently covered under the (CalPERS). While the City does not participate in the Social Security System, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare insurance coverage.
Retirement
Employees Hired On or After January 1, 2013, Who Are CalPERS Members -
A CalPERS member hired by the City of Mission Viejo within less than a six (6) month break in CalPERS covered service, will participate in the 2% at 60 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. Employees are required to contribute the full 7% member contribution, plus an additional 1.5% towards the employer rate.
A CalPERS member hired by the City of Mission Viejo with a six (6) month or more break in CalPERS covered service, will participate in the 2% at 62 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. The employee pays the full member contribution, which is variable. The contribution rate for new members is 50% of the normal cost rate which is subject to change. The current member contribution is 7.5%. Employees also contribute 1.5% towards the employer rate.
Employees Hired On or After January 1, 2013, Who Are Not CalPERS Members -
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will participate in the 2% at 62 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. The employee pays the full member contribution, which is variable. The contribution rate for new members is 50% of the normal cost rate which is subject to change. The current member contribution is 7.5%. Employees also contribute 1.5% towards the employer rate.
Employer's Contribution Rate -
Beginning July 1, 2025, the employer's normal cost contribution rate is 11.96%, which reflects the employee pick-up of 1.5% of the employer rate. Retiree Benefits
Employees Hired On or After December 2, 2006 -
The City's Retiree Health Savings Plan is a defined contribution health reimbursement plan, which is intended to help employees offset post-retirement healthcare costs by allowing employees to contribute pre-tax dollars from their current wages with an additional contribution from the City, into an account that can be accessed upon retirement. To be eligible for the full benefits of the RHS Plan, an employee must reach age 55 with a total of 15 years of service with the City of Mission Viejo.
The RHS Plan requires mandatory contributions from both the employee and the City. Contributions to the RHS Plan will commence for an employee beginning with the first pay period that occurs after the eligible employee's completion of one year of service with the City. Eligible employees will be required to contribute 1.5% of their salary. Deductions will be pre-tax and will be taken from each paycheck.
Starting the same date, the City contribution will be $100 per month ($50 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time employees, $75 per month ($37.50 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time equivalents of .750 to .999, and $50 per month ($25 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time equivalents of .500 to .749, after the completion of the waiting period. This program is administered by MissionSquare.
Payday The City issues paychecks on a biweekly basis (), every other Friday. Benefits are deducted from paychecks twice a month.
Holidays The City observes ten (10) paid holidays, including a Winter Closure at City Hall and the Corporation Yard between December 26th and December 31st. Effective July 2025, employees also have two (2) floating holidays per year, which is credited annually on January 1st (on the employee's hire date in the first year) and cannot be carried-over.
Comprehensive Annual Leave Provides employees with paid time off for rest and relaxation, personal or family illness, bereavement, and personal business. For non-exempt classifications, 19 days annual accrual during the first year, increasing to 30 days beginning in year ten, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions. For exempt classifications, 24 days annual accrual during the first year, increasing to 35 days beginning in year ten, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions.
Jury Duty Leave Employees are granted up to 30 paid days for jury service.
Cafeteria Plan The City offers a "cafeteria style" flexible benefits plan, with a provided by the City for all regular and probationary full-time and part-time employees. The benefits plan is covered under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code allowing employees to pay monthly benefit premiums on a pre-tax basis. Benefit coverage begins the first day of the month following thirty-days (30) of continuous regular employment.
Medical Insurance The City contracts with to employees, plus their qualified dependents. Employees are required to participate in the City group medical plan.
Dental Insurance The City contracts with Delta dental for dental coverage for employees, plus their qualified dependents. There is a choice among two plans, Delta PPO and Delta Care PMI.
Vision The City contracts with Vision Service Plan (VSP) for vision coverage for employees, plus their qualified dependents.
Life Insurance The City contracts with Voya to provide term life insurance for employees in an amount equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $400,000. The City pays the full cost of the monthly premium. If you need more than the Basic Life insurance the City provides, you may purchase additional coverage by enrolling in the Supplemental Term Life (STL) and AD&D insurance programs.
Short and Long Term Disability The City contracts with Voya to provide both short and long-term disability insurance coverage to the employee, in a benefit amount up to 66% of the employee's salary. The City pays the full cost of the monthly premium.
Flexible Spending Account You can set up one Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care expenses and another to pay for the cost of caring for your dependents while you are at work. The Health Care Spending Account is a tax-free way to pay any qualified out-of-pocket expenses associated with medical, dental, and vision care for yourself and any family members who are legal dependents. You may contribute up to the IRS allowed maximum, pre-tax, annually to this account. The Dependent Care Spending Account allows you to pay for child or elder care expenses on a tax-free basis. You may contribute up to the IRS allowed maximum annually towards this account. Both types of accounts are administered through
Employee Assistance Program The City contracts with CONCERN to provide short term counseling benefits, as well as life management services and referrals, to employees, their dependents, and any other members within their household. The City pays the full cost of the monthly premium.
Deferred Compensation A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available through Voya. The City matches contributions up to $150 per month.
College Savings Plan The City offers payroll deductions to a qualified 529 plan. This voluntary managed by ScholarShare, is a flexible college savings program that helps make saving for a child's higher education easier.
Wellness Program The City offers free membership, with some restrictions, to the City's Recreation and Tennis Centers for employees and their resident family members.
Tuition Reimbursement Once probation has been successfully completed, the City offers tuition reimbursement to employees for qualified classes and/or programs up to $1,250 per fiscal year, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions. Pre-approval by the employee's supervisor and the City Manager is required.
Technology Loan Program Once probation has been successfully completed, an interest-free technology loan is available to employees in an amount up to $3,500, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions.
Flexible Workplace Program The Flexible Workplace Program allows an employee to enter into an agreement to schedule portions of their work week away from their regular worksite. Participating employees will work a full workday, but program participation allows times and number of hours in the office to be scheduled differently between individual days of the week. The City Manager must approve all Flexible Workplace Program applications. Program participation is a benefit and not an entitlement and is approved on a case-by-case basis. 01
The first round of interviews will be scheduled for October 9, 2025. Only one date will be available for an applicant to attend. The City will not accommodate applicant scheduling requests for alternative dates and it is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. Further, if you are invited to an interview, you will receive an email from the City of Mission Viejo with instructions to self-schedule yourself for an interview time for October 9, 2025. Failure to self-schedule an interview on time and/or to show up for the interview on time is an automatic fail for this recruitment. Do you understand and acknowledge these instructions?
Yes No
02
Describe your background, training and work experience as it relates to the position of Assistant Planner/Associate Planner. 03
Describe, in detail, your experience providing customer service and assisting customers at a public counter. 04
Describe your experience/knowledge in both current and advanced planning. 05
What are your long-term career goals, and how does this role fit into your overall career plan? Required Question
$34.82 - $46.66 Hourly Location :
City Hall - 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2526-07 Department:
Community Development Division:
Planning and Building Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/29/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Description City of Mission Viejo Invites Applications for
ASSISTANT PLANNER
$34.82 - $46.66 per hour
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
$36.19 - $55.05 per hour
Up to 2% COLA effective November 25, 2025 APPLY BY: 3:00 P.M., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
SEARCH SCHEDULE:
Online applications must be completed & submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the filing deadline. NeoGov will reject all applications started prior to 3:00 p.m., but not submitted by 3:00 p.m. No exceptions will be made to the closing deadline. Please plan accordingly.
The first round of Zoom interviews is scheduled for October 9, 2025. Only one date will be available for an applicant to attend. The City will not accommodate applicant scheduling requests for alternate dates. It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly when you apply.
THE POSITION:
The City of Mission Viejo is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as our next Planner. Under the direction of the Planning & Economic Development Manager or Senior Planner, this position plays a key role in performing a variety of professional and technical routine to complex activities in the field of current and advance planning, including review of development and land use applications, zoning, site plan and environmental review. The position will complete technical assessments, prepare written project analyses and provide professional advice and assistance to the public on planning, community development, zoning, permits and environmental review. Experience will be gained with serving as a project manager for development applications and assisting with preparation of City Ordinances. This is an opportunity to dig into complex projects, work with great people, and see your efforts take shape in the neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces around you.
Currently, there is one (1) full-time vacancy primarily scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the City. The Assistant Planner classification is a FLSA non-exempt position and is entitled to overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Associate Planner classification is exempt from the FLSA and is not entitled to overtime. The eligibility list established for this position may be used to fill future full-time, part-time or temporary Assistant Planner or Associate Planner vacancies.
Appointment of an applicant to fill the one (1) vacancy may be made from either the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner classifications and the selection will be based on the applicant that most closely meets the education & experience levels of the classifications and best suits the needs of the City of Mission Viejo.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties Your contributions
Assistant Planner is the entry-level class in the professional planning series. Initially, under direct supervision, the incumbent learns the more routine planning, redevelopment, zoning and related functions encountered by the City. Responsibilities include providing a range of routine customer service to the public at the front counter and on the telephone regarding policies and procedures, ongoing projects, zoning regulations, permit requirements and related building and development issues. Incumbents may advance to the higher-level Associate Planner classification after gaining the knowledge, skills and experience that meet the qualifications and by demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the work of the higher-level class.
Associate Planner is the journey-level class in the professional planning series. Incumbents are assigned the full range of routine and complex planning, redevelopment, zoning and related functions encountered by the City. Responsibilities include providing customer services to the public at the front counter and on the telephone regarding policies and procedures, ongoing projects, zoning regulations, permit requirements and related building and development issues. This class requires the frequent use of independent judgment as well as a knowledge of departmental and City activities.
Applicants are encouraged to review the entire Assistant Planner and Associate Planner job descriptions by visiting the City's website at https://cityofmissionviejo.org.
YOUR TEAM:
The Community Development Department has a FY 25-26 Department operating budget of $4.1 million and consists of 8 full-time staff, contract Building Services staff, and consultant staff for the City's CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation programs. The members of the Mission Viejo Community Development Department are committed to promoting public health, safety and general welfare by preserving or enhancing the high quality of life in Mission Viejo.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have considerable experience conducting complex research projects, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing effective staff reports. Will demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous deadlines and is detail-oriented and accurate in their work. Will be a proactive thinker with a positive, solution-oriented attitude. Will be a flexible self-starter who is enthusiastic, open to new ideas, and works independently with minimal supervision. Will demonstrate successful work performance which includes long-and-short range planning and environmental review. Will demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with knowledge of writing and standard format for reports and correspondence. Will have the ability to receive feedback and adjust. Will maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with all levels of staff, elected officials, community partners, and the public.
Experience and Training and License/Certificate QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant and Associate Planner: equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field.
Possession of a Master's degree in either city planning or public administration with emphasis in city planning is highly desirable and may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience listed below.
Assistant Planner: one (1) year of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities.
Associate Planner: three (3) years of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
A driver's license is not required, but the employee must be able to arrange for reliable and timely transportation to offsite facilities and vendors to complete essential functions. Benefits Overview The following description is a general overview of the benefits provided to City of Mission Viejo benefit eligible employees. For specific details, please review the Human Resources Policies, Management and Budget Policies, Administrative Regulations, and official plan documents, or contact the Human Resources office at 949.470.3060.
Employees of the City are currently covered under the (CalPERS). While the City does not participate in the Social Security System, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare insurance coverage.
Retirement
Employees Hired On or After January 1, 2013, Who Are CalPERS Members -
A CalPERS member hired by the City of Mission Viejo within less than a six (6) month break in CalPERS covered service, will participate in the 2% at 60 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. Employees are required to contribute the full 7% member contribution, plus an additional 1.5% towards the employer rate.
A CalPERS member hired by the City of Mission Viejo with a six (6) month or more break in CalPERS covered service, will participate in the 2% at 62 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. The employee pays the full member contribution, which is variable. The contribution rate for new members is 50% of the normal cost rate which is subject to change. The current member contribution is 7.5%. Employees also contribute 1.5% towards the employer rate.
Employees Hired On or After January 1, 2013, Who Are Not CalPERS Members -
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will participate in the 2% at 62 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. The employee pays the full member contribution, which is variable. The contribution rate for new members is 50% of the normal cost rate which is subject to change. The current member contribution is 7.5%. Employees also contribute 1.5% towards the employer rate.
Employer's Contribution Rate -
Beginning July 1, 2025, the employer's normal cost contribution rate is 11.96%, which reflects the employee pick-up of 1.5% of the employer rate. Retiree Benefits
Employees Hired On or After December 2, 2006 -
The City's Retiree Health Savings Plan is a defined contribution health reimbursement plan, which is intended to help employees offset post-retirement healthcare costs by allowing employees to contribute pre-tax dollars from their current wages with an additional contribution from the City, into an account that can be accessed upon retirement. To be eligible for the full benefits of the RHS Plan, an employee must reach age 55 with a total of 15 years of service with the City of Mission Viejo.
The RHS Plan requires mandatory contributions from both the employee and the City. Contributions to the RHS Plan will commence for an employee beginning with the first pay period that occurs after the eligible employee's completion of one year of service with the City. Eligible employees will be required to contribute 1.5% of their salary. Deductions will be pre-tax and will be taken from each paycheck.
Starting the same date, the City contribution will be $100 per month ($50 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time employees, $75 per month ($37.50 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time equivalents of .750 to .999, and $50 per month ($25 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time equivalents of .500 to .749, after the completion of the waiting period. This program is administered by MissionSquare.
Payday The City issues paychecks on a biweekly basis (), every other Friday. Benefits are deducted from paychecks twice a month.
Holidays The City observes ten (10) paid holidays, including a Winter Closure at City Hall and the Corporation Yard between December 26th and December 31st. Effective July 2025, employees also have two (2) floating holidays per year, which is credited annually on January 1st (on the employee's hire date in the first year) and cannot be carried-over.
Comprehensive Annual Leave Provides employees with paid time off for rest and relaxation, personal or family illness, bereavement, and personal business. For non-exempt classifications, 19 days annual accrual during the first year, increasing to 30 days beginning in year ten, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions. For exempt classifications, 24 days annual accrual during the first year, increasing to 35 days beginning in year ten, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions.
Jury Duty Leave Employees are granted up to 30 paid days for jury service.
Cafeteria Plan The City offers a "cafeteria style" flexible benefits plan, with a provided by the City for all regular and probationary full-time and part-time employees. The benefits plan is covered under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code allowing employees to pay monthly benefit premiums on a pre-tax basis. Benefit coverage begins the first day of the month following thirty-days (30) of continuous regular employment.
Medical Insurance The City contracts with to employees, plus their qualified dependents. Employees are required to participate in the City group medical plan.
Dental Insurance The City contracts with Delta dental for dental coverage for employees, plus their qualified dependents. There is a choice among two plans, Delta PPO and Delta Care PMI.
Vision The City contracts with Vision Service Plan (VSP) for vision coverage for employees, plus their qualified dependents.
Life Insurance The City contracts with Voya to provide term life insurance for employees in an amount equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $400,000. The City pays the full cost of the monthly premium. If you need more than the Basic Life insurance the City provides, you may purchase additional coverage by enrolling in the Supplemental Term Life (STL) and AD&D insurance programs.
Short and Long Term Disability The City contracts with Voya to provide both short and long-term disability insurance coverage to the employee, in a benefit amount up to 66% of the employee's salary. The City pays the full cost of the monthly premium.
Flexible Spending Account You can set up one Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care expenses and another to pay for the cost of caring for your dependents while you are at work. The Health Care Spending Account is a tax-free way to pay any qualified out-of-pocket expenses associated with medical, dental, and vision care for yourself and any family members who are legal dependents. You may contribute up to the IRS allowed maximum, pre-tax, annually to this account. The Dependent Care Spending Account allows you to pay for child or elder care expenses on a tax-free basis. You may contribute up to the IRS allowed maximum annually towards this account. Both types of accounts are administered through
Employee Assistance Program The City contracts with CONCERN to provide short term counseling benefits, as well as life management services and referrals, to employees, their dependents, and any other members within their household. The City pays the full cost of the monthly premium.
Deferred Compensation A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available through Voya. The City matches contributions up to $150 per month.
College Savings Plan The City offers payroll deductions to a qualified 529 plan. This voluntary managed by ScholarShare, is a flexible college savings program that helps make saving for a child's higher education easier.
Wellness Program The City offers free membership, with some restrictions, to the City's Recreation and Tennis Centers for employees and their resident family members.
Tuition Reimbursement Once probation has been successfully completed, the City offers tuition reimbursement to employees for qualified classes and/or programs up to $1,250 per fiscal year, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions. Pre-approval by the employee's supervisor and the City Manager is required.
Technology Loan Program Once probation has been successfully completed, an interest-free technology loan is available to employees in an amount up to $3,500, prorated based on the full-time equivalent for all part-time positions.
Flexible Workplace Program The Flexible Workplace Program allows an employee to enter into an agreement to schedule portions of their work week away from their regular worksite. Participating employees will work a full workday, but program participation allows times and number of hours in the office to be scheduled differently between individual days of the week. The City Manager must approve all Flexible Workplace Program applications. Program participation is a benefit and not an entitlement and is approved on a case-by-case basis. 01
The first round of interviews will be scheduled for October 9, 2025. Only one date will be available for an applicant to attend. The City will not accommodate applicant scheduling requests for alternative dates and it is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. Further, if you are invited to an interview, you will receive an email from the City of Mission Viejo with instructions to self-schedule yourself for an interview time for October 9, 2025. Failure to self-schedule an interview on time and/or to show up for the interview on time is an automatic fail for this recruitment. Do you understand and acknowledge these instructions?
Yes No
02
Describe your background, training and work experience as it relates to the position of Assistant Planner/Associate Planner. 03
Describe, in detail, your experience providing customer service and assisting customers at a public counter. 04
Describe your experience/knowledge in both current and advanced planning. 05
What are your long-term career goals, and how does this role fit into your overall career plan? Required Question