Assistant Planner

ASSISTANT (Non-Exempt) Assistant Planner Salary - $40.8830 - $54.7871 hourly ($85,036.64 - $ annually) Initial Screening:
December 1, 2025

M–Th 7am-6pm (4x10 work week)

Under general supervision, Assistant Planner performs professional level work in the field of urban planning and zoning administration which involves processing entitlement applications, assisting developers and the general public on planning related matters, and providing technical and responsible support to the Senior Planner or Planning Manager. Assignments are of moderate difficulty and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level management staff.

As assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, Assistant Planners may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Associate Planner.

Receives general supervision from a Senior Planner or higher level management staff, as assigned. May exercise close to general supervision or lead direction on a project basis over lesser-skilled professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical staff, as assigned.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Performs related duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in planning or a related field considered to be useful in City planning work, and a minimum of six (6) months of experience working for a public agency (may include internships). Bachelor's or Masters degree is highly desirable.

Or,

Equivalent to a High School Diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of professional planning experience for a public agency.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and be insurable to operate City vehicles. Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations including California development law, City planning and zoning codes, California Environmental Quality Act.
• Laws related to general plans, zoning, and land divisions.
• Personal computer operation including common office software applications, specifically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word and Excel.
• Digital graphic presentation applications (such as but not limited to Power Point, ARC GIS, etc.).
• Planning codes and standards governing zoning and building activities.
• Principles and practices of municipal planning and zoning administration.
• Research and investigation procedures.
• Statistical and research methods as applied to the collection, analysis and presentation of planning data.
• Subdivision Map Act.
• Techniques in the field of urban and regional planning.

• Communicate expectations to others and provide direction clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Plan and prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise reports with sound recommendations.
• Interpret appropriate State and local laws and ordinances, and apply them to specific cases and to the general public.
• Read building plans, site plans, building elevation plans and grading plans.
• Plan and prepare comprehensive, clear, and…