City of Commerce, CA
Salary:
$45.05 - $54.76 Hourly Location :
Commerce, CA Job Type:
PART-TIME Job Number:
2025-0915 Department:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING Opening Date:
09/15/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION Under general supervision, provides journey level professional urban planning work in support of planning activities including planning research and land use planning studies and preparation of complex technical reports; and assists developers and the public in understanding and applying planning and zoning regulations and City guidelines to development projects, technical issues and land use plans.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Provides professional planning services to achieve structured and organized growth and development in the City in compliance with all regulatory requirements; assists to administer the General Plan update; ensures project plans, policies and procedures are in conformance to City General Plan, and in compliance with local, State and federal codes and regulations. Reviews plans and technical documents for compliance with City regulations and ordinances; produces professional quality staff reports, presentations and recommendations on planning issues; prepares environmental impact assessments according to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) standards; prepare andanalyzeplanningstudiesandcommunicatefindingsofthesestudiesinanunderstandablemanner. Reviews and evaluates development proposals, development designs, applications, planning and zoning changes, variance requests, technical documents and special permits for compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements; reviews development plans with residents, developers and builders; develops recommendations, and summarizes all issues for the Planning Commission. Make recommendations on development permits, special use permits, variance, conditional use permits, tentative tract maps, residential planned development permits, as well as other zoning applications. Answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies in matters relating to planning, zoning and permit review, and other City standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority. Manages special projects as assigned; researches planning issues and regulations, and provides data and analysis on land use and planning issues as requested. Participates in meetings with government officials and community groups; coordinates with various regional government organizations, community groups, and State and federal agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on regional planning and zoning issues. Meet withandadvisedevelopersregardingdevelopmentapplicationsandprocesses;explainpurpose,regulations,anddirectiveofaccepteddevelopmentpractices. RepresentthePlanningDivisionatpublicmeetings,andpresentplanningandzoningmatterstoPlanningCommission,CityCouncil,andcitizencommitteesasrequired. Conducts field inspections and investigates complaints concerning property maintenance, zoning issues and health and safety violations; performs field surveys to identify problems and ensure conformance to project conditions and development standards. May assist in developing goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, engineering, architecture or a closely related field. AND Three (3) years of municipal, urban or regional planning experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Sick Leave Vacation Leave The City shall match employee deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period Part-time employees are not eligible for CalPERS Retirement Benefits
$45.05 - $54.76 Hourly Location :
Commerce, CA Job Type:
PART-TIME Job Number:
2025-0915 Department:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING Opening Date:
09/15/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION Under general supervision, provides journey level professional urban planning work in support of planning activities including planning research and land use planning studies and preparation of complex technical reports; and assists developers and the public in understanding and applying planning and zoning regulations and City guidelines to development projects, technical issues and land use plans.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Provides professional planning services to achieve structured and organized growth and development in the City in compliance with all regulatory requirements; assists to administer the General Plan update; ensures project plans, policies and procedures are in conformance to City General Plan, and in compliance with local, State and federal codes and regulations. Reviews plans and technical documents for compliance with City regulations and ordinances; produces professional quality staff reports, presentations and recommendations on planning issues; prepares environmental impact assessments according to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) standards; prepare andanalyzeplanningstudiesandcommunicatefindingsofthesestudiesinanunderstandablemanner. Reviews and evaluates development proposals, development designs, applications, planning and zoning changes, variance requests, technical documents and special permits for compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements; reviews development plans with residents, developers and builders; develops recommendations, and summarizes all issues for the Planning Commission. Make recommendations on development permits, special use permits, variance, conditional use permits, tentative tract maps, residential planned development permits, as well as other zoning applications. Answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies in matters relating to planning, zoning and permit review, and other City standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority. Manages special projects as assigned; researches planning issues and regulations, and provides data and analysis on land use and planning issues as requested. Participates in meetings with government officials and community groups; coordinates with various regional government organizations, community groups, and State and federal agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on regional planning and zoning issues. Meet withandadvisedevelopersregardingdevelopmentapplicationsandprocesses;explainpurpose,regulations,anddirectiveofaccepteddevelopmentpractices. RepresentthePlanningDivisionatpublicmeetings,andpresentplanningandzoningmatterstoPlanningCommission,CityCouncil,andcitizencommitteesasrequired. Conducts field inspections and investigates complaints concerning property maintenance, zoning issues and health and safety violations; performs field surveys to identify problems and ensure conformance to project conditions and development standards. May assist in developing goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, engineering, architecture or a closely related field. AND Three (3) years of municipal, urban or regional planning experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Sick Leave Vacation Leave The City shall match employee deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period Part-time employees are not eligible for CalPERS Retirement Benefits