(Community & Economic Development) Assistant Planner

Community Development & Economic Development

Assistant Planner 

Open until Filled - Full Time / Permanent Position with Full Benefits

Wage: $6,347. to $7,709 per month

The City of Capitola Community Development Department is recruiting to fill an Assitant Planner position.

The Assistant Planner performs activities related to review and processing development applications, including the preparation of written and oral reports and recommendations to the Architectural and Site Review Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. The Assistant Planner performs site design reviews, interacts with applicants and the public, and coordinates review by other departments and agencies. Under direction, the Assistant Planner also researches, prepares and carries out comprehensive, professional activities related to special studies and area plans, zoning ordinance/map amendments, elements of the General Plan and Local Coastal Program, environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), affordable housing programs, code enforcement, historical preservation activities, general research, analysis, data gathering, and performs other related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of urban planning.
• Environmental analysis procedures under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Sources of information related to urban growth and development.
• Laws, codes and ordinances governing general plans, environmental matters, zoning and land   use.
• The community, its history and the desires of the citizenry concerning the appearance and environment of the city.
• Office practices, methods and equipment, including using a computer for word processing and spreadsheets.
• Methods of statistical collection and tabulation and research.

Ability to:

• Interpret planning and zoning programs for the public. Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
• Apply land use regulations to development proposals. Identify, coordinate and assist in resolving divergent interests in land use policy.
• Work cooperatively with the Community Development Director, City Manager, City policy making bodies, other departments and agencies and the general public.
• Understand design concepts, techniques and methods.
• Adjust standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and comply with regulatory changes as appropriate.
• Participate in the establishment of section, division, and/or department goals, objectives and methods for evaluating achievement and performance levels.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Follow written and oral directions.
• Work independently, as well as in a team context. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of community organizations, private landowners, state, federal, and local agencies and associations, City staff, the general public and other stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with any required licenses or certificates is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

            1. Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, environmental studies, geography, or a related degree; and

            2. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California class C driver’s license and a safe driving record.

For more detailed information for this position, please refer to the job description on the City’s website.

To Apply please fill out an our City of Capitola Job Application located on this Career Page under WEB LINKS 

• Please attach Supplemental Questions and any other application materials to the job application. Resumes can not be used in place of the Job Application. 

City Benefits

• Benefits: Retirement: CalPERS; 2.5%@55 for classic CalPERS members, 2%@62 formula for new CalPERS Members.  Medical:  contribution by the City to your health, dental and vision care; life insurance; a 457B plan, and Employee Assistance Programs.  Other benefits also include vacation, sick leave, and holidays, and more.

Reasonable Accommodations for disabled applicants will be made.  If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the examination or application process, please provide the City of Capitola with advanced notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request.

• The City of Capitola encourages workplace diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Capitola is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.