City of Rocklin, CA
Salary :
$78,130.00 - $123,487.00 Annually Location :
Rocklin City Hall, CA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00032 Department:
Community Development Division:
Planning Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Assistant Planner:
$78,130 - $106,483
Associate Planner:
$90,606 - $123,487
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Reviews commercial, industrial and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearance; reviews for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies. Inspects properties and structures for compliance with current City zoning codes and regulations; identifies corrective actions to be taken by owners; recommends improvement and rehabilitation programs; conducts follow-up inspections and rechecks as required. Serves as project manager for routine application projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review and making recommendations, ensuring plans and applications receive appropriate signatures, coordinating in-house review with contractors, administering contracts and giving approval for payment on projects. Processes permit applications and calculates appropriate fees. Compiles information for a variety of studies and reports; researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population and land use data and trends; develops recommendations and prepares written reports on various planning matters and elements of the City's General Plan. Assists with the implementation and administration of the City's General Plan and development regulations. Researches, collects, records, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes statistical and demographic information; prepares spreadsheets and establishes and maintains a comprehensive database. Assists in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission, City Council, various committees and advisory boards as directed; prepares research, reports, maps, and conducts briefings. Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards; provides and clarifies information relative to zoning, general plan compliance, signage, and other issues. Conducts studies and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues. Researches and drafts ordinances for review. Participates in coordinating City planning and development related activities with other City departments and with outside agencies. Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints concerning the City's planning function. Conducts field review as necessary to assess all pertinent issues of the assigned project. Maintains accurate records and files. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Assistant and Associate Planner Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework 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 an emphasis in city planning is highly desirable.
Assistant Planner No directly related professional experience is required, but related internship experience is desirable.
Associate Planner Two (2) years of professional experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities, equivalent to the Assistant Planner at the City of Rocklin.
License Requirement
A valid California Class C driver license or higher with a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must submit a complete application online and respond to supplemental questions. To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached. While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. This recruitment is open until filled. Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best-qualified candidates.
The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: 01
Do you have equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field? If yes, attach your transcripts or degree to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.
Yes No
02
Do you have two (2) years of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities, equivalent to the Assistant Planner at the City of Rocklin?
Yes No
Required Question
$78,130.00 - $123,487.00 Annually Location :
Rocklin City Hall, CA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00032 Department:
Community Development Division:
Planning Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Assistant Planner:
$78,130 - $106,483
Associate Planner:
$90,606 - $123,487
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Reviews commercial, industrial and residential development proposals, plans, and applications for issuance of zoning clearance; reviews for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies. Inspects properties and structures for compliance with current City zoning codes and regulations; identifies corrective actions to be taken by owners; recommends improvement and rehabilitation programs; conducts follow-up inspections and rechecks as required. Serves as project manager for routine application projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review and making recommendations, ensuring plans and applications receive appropriate signatures, coordinating in-house review with contractors, administering contracts and giving approval for payment on projects. Processes permit applications and calculates appropriate fees. Compiles information for a variety of studies and reports; researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population and land use data and trends; develops recommendations and prepares written reports on various planning matters and elements of the City's General Plan. Assists with the implementation and administration of the City's General Plan and development regulations. Researches, collects, records, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes statistical and demographic information; prepares spreadsheets and establishes and maintains a comprehensive database. Assists in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission, City Council, various committees and advisory boards as directed; prepares research, reports, maps, and conducts briefings. Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards; provides and clarifies information relative to zoning, general plan compliance, signage, and other issues. Conducts studies and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues. Researches and drafts ordinances for review. Participates in coordinating City planning and development related activities with other City departments and with outside agencies. Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints concerning the City's planning function. Conducts field review as necessary to assess all pertinent issues of the assigned project. Maintains accurate records and files. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Assistant and Associate Planner Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework 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 an emphasis in city planning is highly desirable.
Assistant Planner No directly related professional experience is required, but related internship experience is desirable.
Associate Planner Two (2) years of professional experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities, equivalent to the Assistant Planner at the City of Rocklin.
License Requirement
A valid California Class C driver license or higher with a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must submit a complete application online and respond to supplemental questions. To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached. While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. This recruitment is open until filled. Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best-qualified candidates.
The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: 01
Do you have equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field? If yes, attach your transcripts or degree to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.
Yes No
02
Do you have two (2) years of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities, equivalent to the Assistant Planner at the City of Rocklin?
Yes No
Required Question