City of Chula Vista
Position Summary
To perform professional routine planning work on various projects; assist in the planning, organizing and conducting of research studies regarding land use, zoning, community design, and environmental issues; may participate in the review, development and/or revision of the various elements of the General Plan, Environmental Impact Reports, ordinances and other policies and procedures; and to perform other duties as assigned.
This is the entry‑level class in the Planner series. Positions in this class typically have limited work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Assistant Planner is distinguished from the Associate Planner level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Associate level. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Essential Functions
Assist in routine planning work on various projects including the review of General Plan issues, environmental issues, site development, subdivision issues and similar land use issues.
Research, review, and analyze information and data for the preparation of comprehensive planning reports on both current and long‑range issues.
Prepare documents for the issuance of minor variances, conditional use permits, and design review.
Conduct research studies regarding land use, zoning, community design, and environmental issues, which may include the preparation of reports and recommendations.
Provide support at the public counter; review development proposals for conformance with city zoning; communicate with and assist developers, property owners, and the public regarding laws, policies, regulations, standards and procedures with respect to the submission of plans and processing of applications; implement requirements; identify problems and assess alternatives for projects.
Assist in developing plans, ordinances, and programs necessary to implement the adopted General Plan.
Assist in performing environmental reviews of development projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); assist in implementing environmental mitigation monitoring and the city MSCP subarea plan.
Provide written and oral information to the public on routine planning issues; attend meetings during the normal workday, evenings and occasionally on weekends to provide support and make simple presentations to various committees, commissions, professional and community groups.
Draft, update and file land use maps, official zoning maps and other maps, charts and research materials; prepare written staff reports on routine development applications.
Maintain well‑organized case files and related public records; build and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service and perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: one year of responsible city or regional planning work and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in planning, architecture, environmental studies, natural resources management or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of : principles of urban planning and land development methods and procedures; state planning and zoning laws and regulations affecting planning, including the California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, and other governmental environmental policies, rules and regulations; trends and statistics related to public planning; engineering drawings, topographic mapping and both architectural presentation and design; research methods as applied to collection, tabulation and analysis of statistics affecting public planning; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
Ability to : learn to collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning, zoning and/or environmental policies and issues; learn and interpret laws, ordinances, general plan elements, environmental impact statements, and other documents related to community planning and land use; learn to interpret maps; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; attend off‑site meetings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach while retrieving and/or returning files; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, computer, and use a keyboard to communicate through written means, review information and enter/retrieve data; see and read characters on computer screen. Lift lightweight, carry, load, transport materials and equipment for off‑site meetings. Drive a motorized vehicle, walk on uneven surfaces, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb up or down slopes while conducting field inspections. See in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed primarily indoors in a carpeted and air‑conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level. Some movement is required from office to office and there is exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices, meeting, or performing field inspections. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in‑person and telephone inquiries. Occasional community and public meetings in evenings and weekends.
Recruitment Recruitment No. 25443911. To be considered, applicants must submit an online City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. Note that the examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended. All notices will be sent via e‑mail.
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This is the entry‑level class in the Planner series. Positions in this class typically have limited work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Assistant Planner is distinguished from the Associate Planner level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Associate level. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Essential Functions
Assist in routine planning work on various projects including the review of General Plan issues, environmental issues, site development, subdivision issues and similar land use issues.
Research, review, and analyze information and data for the preparation of comprehensive planning reports on both current and long‑range issues.
Prepare documents for the issuance of minor variances, conditional use permits, and design review.
Conduct research studies regarding land use, zoning, community design, and environmental issues, which may include the preparation of reports and recommendations.
Provide support at the public counter; review development proposals for conformance with city zoning; communicate with and assist developers, property owners, and the public regarding laws, policies, regulations, standards and procedures with respect to the submission of plans and processing of applications; implement requirements; identify problems and assess alternatives for projects.
Assist in developing plans, ordinances, and programs necessary to implement the adopted General Plan.
Assist in performing environmental reviews of development projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); assist in implementing environmental mitigation monitoring and the city MSCP subarea plan.
Provide written and oral information to the public on routine planning issues; attend meetings during the normal workday, evenings and occasionally on weekends to provide support and make simple presentations to various committees, commissions, professional and community groups.
Draft, update and file land use maps, official zoning maps and other maps, charts and research materials; prepare written staff reports on routine development applications.
Maintain well‑organized case files and related public records; build and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service and perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: one year of responsible city or regional planning work and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in planning, architecture, environmental studies, natural resources management or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of : principles of urban planning and land development methods and procedures; state planning and zoning laws and regulations affecting planning, including the California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, and other governmental environmental policies, rules and regulations; trends and statistics related to public planning; engineering drawings, topographic mapping and both architectural presentation and design; research methods as applied to collection, tabulation and analysis of statistics affecting public planning; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
Ability to : learn to collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning, zoning and/or environmental policies and issues; learn and interpret laws, ordinances, general plan elements, environmental impact statements, and other documents related to community planning and land use; learn to interpret maps; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; attend off‑site meetings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach while retrieving and/or returning files; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, computer, and use a keyboard to communicate through written means, review information and enter/retrieve data; see and read characters on computer screen. Lift lightweight, carry, load, transport materials and equipment for off‑site meetings. Drive a motorized vehicle, walk on uneven surfaces, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb up or down slopes while conducting field inspections. See in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed primarily indoors in a carpeted and air‑conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level. Some movement is required from office to office and there is exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices, meeting, or performing field inspections. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in‑person and telephone inquiries. Occasional community and public meetings in evenings and weekends.
Recruitment Recruitment No. 25443911. To be considered, applicants must submit an online City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. Note that the examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended. All notices will be sent via e‑mail.
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