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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Opportunities to expand your skills and grow within our organization.
Collaborate with a variety of agencies and professional disciplines.
Enjoy a newly remodeled, modern office space designed for collaboration and productivity. Position equipped with a City-issued laptop, sit/stand desk, and other modern workplace tools.
Opportunity for hybrid flexibility: potential for one day per week telework after six months of employment.
DESCRIPTION
The City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Department is excited to announce a rewarding career opportunity for a motivated Associate Planner to join our dynamic team! If you are results-oriented, bring a positive attitude, thrive on creativity, and are passionate about making a difference through public service, this is the place for you. .
As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the community’s future by managing a variety of current and long-range planning projects. Working under general supervision, you will:
Conduct professional Planning work involving land use, zoning, and community development.
Review, analyze, and process development applications of moderate to complex scope.
Prepare and present staff reports, plans, and recommendations to decision-making bodies.
Collaborate with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to promote thoughtful growth.
Contribute to long-range plans and projects that align with the City’s General Plan and vision.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Attend and present information to City Council, Planning Commission, Administrative Hearing Officer, and community meetings as assigned.
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 performs responsible and varied professional planning duties.
Provide sound recommendations based on detailed analysis and project evaluation.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Subdivision Map Act.
A valid Class C California driver’s license.
A passion for City planning with demonstrated experience.
Ability to work very effectively and collaboratively with people, internal and external customers, and stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, present data, and apply and explain related laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of zoning and urban planning.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Effective Communicator
Strategic Thinker
Results Orientated
Customer Focused
Problem Solver and Decision Maker
Planner and Organizer
Technically Knowledgeable
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Possess at least two years of professional planning experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning or a closely related field.
A Master’s degree in Planning or a similar degree is highly desirable
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
While the position generally follows standard working hours, after-hour Planning Commission and City Council meetings are required, and on rare occasions, weekend work may be needed to meet project deadlines.
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
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: The first review date is Thursday, September 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.
FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled.
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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