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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Join a talented team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Expect to work on a variety of challenging projects, including development and long-range planning.
Opportunities to expand your skills and grow within our organization.
DESCRIPTION
The City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Department currently has two vacancies for an Assistant and Associate Planner. Under general supervision, these positions perform varied and responsible professional planning work; administer and perform work on relatively complex current and advance planning projects; and perform related duties as assigned.
These vacancies will be filled as an Assistant Planner ($81,085 - $121,628 annually) and Associate Planner ($96,549 - $144,825 annually).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant Planner:
Manage and process applications for development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals
Facilitate in-person and virtual permit submittals
Respond to phone and email inquiries
Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public regarding applications, City policies, codes, and other plans.
Prepare clear and concise technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Exercise sound independent judgement.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
Present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups
Associate Planner:
In addition to the responsibilities of the Assistant Planner position:
Plans, organizes and conducts research studies and prepares recommendations regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing and environmental needs, updates and analyzes demographic and other data required for the planning function, participates in the review, development or revision of the various of the General Plan, environmental impact reports, plans, ordinance and other policies and procedures.
Independently perform responsible and varied professional planning duties
Exercise independent judgment in selecting study approach and analytical techniques
Implement sound recommendations based on study results
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Subdivision Map Act
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of zoning and urban planning
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and present data
Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to work very effectively and collaboratively with people, internal and external customers, and stakeholders
A passion for City planning with demonstrated experience
A valid Class C California driver’s license
CORE COMPETENCIES
Effective Communicator
Strategic Thinker
Results Orientated
Customer Focused
Problem Solver and Decision Maker
Planner and Organizer
Technically Knowledgeable
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Assistant Planner:
Possess a minimum of at least one year of responsible technical and/or professional planning experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a closely related field.
Associate Planner:
Possess at least two years of professional planning experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a closely related field.
A Master’s degree in Planning or similar degree is highly desirable
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
While the position generally follows standard working hours, occasional evening or weekend work may be needed on rare occasion.
Benefits
The City of Thousand Oaks offers excellent benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(a), Retirement Health Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and more. Click here for more information.
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled. The first review date is Monday, May 19th, 2025. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please note, that the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
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