ASSISTANT PLANNER
SALARY: $4667.93 to $6568.25 monthly (26 pay periods annually)
FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications until 5 pm on, March 6, 2019
IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Assistant Planner in the Development Services Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm.
The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
DEFINITION
To perform professional planning duties in current and/or long range planning; to review plans and explain planning policy and regulations to the public; and to provide technical support to management staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the professional planning series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Associate Planner. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional planning work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Review development proposals and applications for conformance to City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; serve as primary point of contact to developers and property owners in meeting these standards; process appeals to department determinations.
- Review current and/or long range planning projects for consistency with City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; provide information to applicants and developers for plan modifications to meet compliance requirements; and recommend improvements to project design.
- Respond to inquiries at the public counter, by phone, mail, or electronic mail; provide professional planning guidance in responding to questions or inquiries; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance.
- Prepare initial studies and environmental documents related to development plans/applications, including conformance to local, State and Federal regulations and laws and City General Plan requirements; prepare written reports with recommendations and make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Committee and other bodies, as appropriate.
- Prepare and provide environmental analysis for projects to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and laws; prepare environmental impact reports, negative declarations and notice of exemptions, as appropriate.
- Review, investigate and enforce zoning and sign regulations; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance issues.
- Perform plan check reviews of commercial, industrial, public, quasi-public and residential development plans for conformance with project standards and project approval; perform site reviews as needed; issue administrative permits and coordinate planning activities with other agencies, departments and divisions.
- Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, etc.; negotiate and develop contracts and development agreements regarding City development policies and standards.
- Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends, including recording and summarizing statistical and demographic information in a sophisticated database.
- Make presentations to a variety of groups and other jurisdictions interested in/affected by City planning and development policies; respond to inquiries and provide information about current and/or long range planning procedures and processes.
- Update policies and procedures; analyze and make recommendations regarding long range, comprehensive planning policy documents, including the City’s General Plan; research planning information and concepts, land use and related legal issues related to long range planning and policy issues.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; assist planning staff in responding to non-routine or unusual circumstances/inquiries.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
- Research techniques and analysis methods related to social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends.
- Site planning and architectural design.
- Site design, terrain constraints, utility capacity constraints and land use compatibility.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California land use and planning law.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
- English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Principles and practices of work safety.
Ability to:
- Perform professional planning duties related to urban planning and development; manage the less complex planning projects; problem solve the more routine planning issues.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; frequently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; may intermittently walk or bend to observe field sites; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
- Interpret and apply City standards and regulations and related planning policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations related to planning and associated environmental issues.
- Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
- Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity, including use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping, internet and visual presentation programs.
- Prepare concise, comprehensive and understandable written reports, studies, and other written materials.
- Prepare and present oral and visual presentations to a variety of internal and external customers.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
- No professional experience is required; one year of technical planning experience is desired.
Training:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in planning, environmental studies or a closely related field.
License or Certificate
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
- Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
- Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
- How many years as an Assistant Planner do you have?
- 0-6 months
- 6 months – 1 year
- 1-2 Years
- 2+ Years
- Why are you interested in becoming an Assistant Planner? How have you prepared for the position and what makes you the most qualified candidate?
- What is your philosophy on customer service and provide an example of something you do in your current job to provide excellent customer service.
- The Permit Center can become very busy and you will have competing tasks, please describe how you handle a busy environment and competing demands.
- Occasionally an upset customer will visit the Permit Center, how would you handle a situation with an upset customer? Please describe a situation in which you‘ve handled a difficult customer in your past work experience.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
assistant planner
SALARY: $4667.93 to $6568.25 monthly (26 pay periods annually)
FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications until 5 pm on, March 6, 2019
IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Assistant Planner in the Development Services Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm.
The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
DEFINITION
To perform professional planning duties in current and/or long range planning; to review plans and explain planning policy and regulations to the public; and to provide technical support to management staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the professional planning series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Associate Planner. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional planning work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Review development proposals and applications for conformance to City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; serve as primary point of contact to developers and property owners in meeting these standards; process appeals to department determinations.
- Review current and/or long range planning projects for consistency with City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; provide information to applicants and developers for plan modifications to meet compliance requirements; and recommend improvements to project design.
- Respond to inquiries at the public counter, by phone, mail, or electronic mail; provide professional planning guidance in responding to questions or inquiries; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance.
- Prepare initial studies and environmental documents related to development plans/applications, including conformance to local, State and Federal regulations and laws and City General Plan requirements; prepare written reports with recommendations and make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Committee and other bodies, as appropriate.
- Prepare and provide environmental analysis for projects to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and laws; prepare environmental impact reports, negative declarations and notice of exemptions, as appropriate.
- Review, investigate and enforce zoning and sign regulations; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance issues.
- Perform plan check reviews of commercial, industrial, public, quasi-public and residential development plans for conformance with project standards and project approval; perform site reviews as needed; issue administrative permits and coordinate planning activities with other agencies, departments and divisions.
- Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, etc.; negotiate and develop contracts and development agreements regarding City development policies and standards.
- Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends, including recording and summarizing statistical and demographic information in a sophisticated database.
- Make presentations to a variety of groups and other jurisdictions interested in/affected by City planning and development policies; respond to inquiries and provide information about current and/or long range planning procedures and processes.
- Update policies and procedures; analyze and make recommendations regarding long range, comprehensive planning policy documents, including the City’s General Plan; research planning information and concepts, land use and related legal issues related to long range planning and policy issues.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; assist planning staff in responding to non-routine or unusual circumstances/inquiries.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
- Research techniques and analysis methods related to social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends.
- Site planning and architectural design.
- Site design, terrain constraints, utility capacity constraints and land use compatibility.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California land use and planning law.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
- English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Principles and practices of work safety.
Ability to:
- Perform professional planning duties related to urban planning and development; manage the less complex planning projects; problem solve the more routine planning issues.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; frequently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; may intermittently walk or bend to observe field sites; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
- Interpret and apply City standards and regulations and related planning policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations related to planning and associated environmental issues.
- Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
- Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity, including use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping, internet and visual presentation programs.
- Prepare concise, comprehensive and understandable written reports, studies, and other written materials.
- Prepare and present oral and visual presentations to a variety of internal and external customers.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
- No professional experience is required; one year of technical planning experience is desired.
Training:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in planning, environmental studies or a closely related field.
License or Certificate
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
- Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
- Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
- How many years as an Assistant Planner do you have?
- 0-6 months
- 6 months – 1 year
- 1-2 Years
- 2+ Years
- Why are you interested in becoming an Assistant Planner? How have you prepared for the position and what makes you the most qualified candidate?
- What is your philosophy on customer service and provide an example of something you do in your current job to provide excellent customer service.
- The Permit Center can become very busy and you will have competing tasks, please describe how you handle a busy environment and competing demands.
- Occasionally an upset customer will visit the Permit Center, how would you handle a situation with an upset customer? Please describe a situation in which you‘ve handled a difficult customer in your past work experience.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.