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Job Title: Assistant Planner
Department: Community Development (Planning)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Benefitted
Salary Range: $7,622.00 - $9,215.00 monthly
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you a planning professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for an Assistant Planner to join our Community Development Department in our mission of serving the Community. The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications and work experience.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Community Development Department includes a planning division, a building division, and a code enforcement division. It is comprised of eight full-time City staff and several contractors to support the department's operations.
To learn more about the Community Development Department, you are invited to visit their website at https://www.cityofpacifica.org/departments/community-development
THE POSITION
The current opening is for a full-time Assistant Planner position and is under the direction of the Deputy Director of Community Development. The Assistant Planner will provide a wide variety of assistance in support of the Community Development Department.
Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate will possess strong analytical and writing skills, can handle a diverse and often heavy workload, will have familiarity with information technology tools for planning such as geographic information systems (GIS) and the Microsoft Office suite, and be comfortable working and presenting to large audiences in person and in online meetings.
Under direction, the Assistant Planner position is responsible to perform complex advance and current planning projects, including:
- Provide general assistance and advice to developers and the public on current planning and zoning matters, both orally and in writing.
- Process development permit and subdivision applications for hearing in accordance with State law.
- Prepare and present reports for Planning Commission and City Council action on current and advance planning projects.
- Prepare periodic major and minor revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan and Local Coastal Land Use Plan.
- Formulate, prepare and present ordinances, projects and studies addressing special planning problems and issues related, for example, to Community Development funding, redevelopment, commercial development, provision for low- and moderate-income housing, or coastal access.
- Periodically work with community groups and committees on special projects in conjunction with Zoning Ordinance and General Plan revisions.
- Apply accepted principles and standards of planning in a creative manner and with initiative.
- Work evenings and weekends as necessary to meet deadlines or attend public meetings.
- May be asked to represent City at regional meetings related to Community Development.
Please refer to job description for additional details. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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 the position. Job description is currently under review.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Training
Bachelor's or advanced degree in planning or related field.
Experience
One year of municipal or comparable planning experience. Architecture or design review and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) experience desired.
License
Must have ability to obtain, if necessary, a California driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of State and local laws related to current and advanced planning, including CEQA, the Subdivision Map Act, Planning and Zoning Law and the California Coastal Act.
- Ability to analyze and interpret regional data within the local setting.
- Ability to organize and coordinate complex zoning and planning projects and to prepare sound recommendations.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely, to perform basic statistical and mathematical procedures, and to prepare graphic materials in the form of maps, charts, matrices, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively at public meetings, with the general public, and with staff of other City divisions, departments and governmental agencies.
- Ability to qualify for and obtain a California driver's license and to drive to project sites.
- Ability to organize and complete assigned workload in an office or remote work environment desired.
Typical work schedule:
This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Fridays 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. In this position you will enjoy attending some evening committee, commission, and community meetings after regular business hours.
Benefits
The City's comprehensive benefits package includes:
ASSISTANT PLANNER - BARGAINING UNIT: Misc Teamster 856
Holidays: Thirteen (13) days per year.
Vacation: From 11 to 27 days per year, depending on length of service.
Sick leave: Accrual is one day per month, with no limit on accrual.
Retirement: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%.
Insurance: The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions. Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.
The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.
The City pays premiums for:
- Life insurance premium.
- Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury).
Deferred Compensation Plan: Employees may participate in a pre-tax retirement savings plan.
Union Membership: Positions are represented by Teamsters. Please refer to MOU for further benefit information.
ASSOCIATE & SENIOR PLANNER - Bargaining Unit: Management Unit, Teamsters Local 350
Benefits. The City of Pacifica provides a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the following:
Retirement
The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Insurance
The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions.
Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.
The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.
The City pays premiums for:
- Life insurance premium in the amount of two (2) times annual salary up to $200,000
- Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury)
Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance: City provides paid long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.
Deferred Compensation
May participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan with one of three offered plans.
Vacation
Accrual begins at ten (10) days annually and increases based upon years of service.
Sick Leave
Twelve (12) days per calendar year
Administrative Leave
72 hours per fiscal year
Holidays
Thirteen (13) holidays (includes two floating holidays pro-rated based upon hire date) per year
Union and Probation
Position is a member of Teamsters Local 350 and serves a twelve (12) month probationary period.
For additional information please view our Employee Information page at http://www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/asd/hr/employee_information/default.asp
Special Instructions
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpp.org. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica.
Examination and Selection Process
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process which may include panel interviews and a skills assessment. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.
Background Check and Pre-Employment Requirements
Following the identification of a finalist, the selected candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive background check conducted by the City of Pacifica. This process includes, but is not limited to, a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint scan. For positions within the Police Department, additional pre-employment requirements include an extensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions - including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, and termination - are based on individual qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs. We strive to create an inclusive and respectful environment where all employees and community members feel valued and supported.