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Description
The City of Saratoga has an exciting opportunity to join our Community Development Department, Planning Division. This front-line team member in the City's Planning Division will provide a high level of customer service by effectively assisting the public and City staff in the Permit Center. The position will report to the Development Manager and work collaboratively with the Associate and Senior Planner team.
This entry-level position provides professional planning services for property owners, developers, contractors, and the general public; performs professional, technical, statistical, and analytical duties involving land use or planning studies for a variety of public or private development projects; reviews development and land use applications, and zoning and site plans; assists the public in person, via phone and other communication methods, answering questions and providing information regarding zoning, land use, development standards, approved development proposals; completes technical assessments; and related work.
Ideal Candidate
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, architecture, urban studies, or a related field and at least one (1) full year of technical experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License upon appointment required.
The ideal candidate will have technical experience suited to a small city, and the ability to work in a fast-paced public service center with tact, professionalism, and collaboration. The successful candidate should excel at managing multiple ongoing processes and requests, possess outstanding oral and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail, exhibit technical and administrative acumen at the assigned level, and have the ability to provide superior customer service. Adaptability and willingness to learn are essential, as the position may evolve based on department needs. Ability to develop strong working relationships and assist others to achieve their business goals is also essential.
Benefits
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Saratoga provides an excellent total compensation and benefits package along with a 9/80 Work Schedule: Nine-hour days Monday to Thursday; and an eight-hour day one Friday, off the next Friday.
The salary for this position will be set at a step between steps 1 and 5 based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
The annual salary range for Steps 1-5 is $50.88 - $61.84.
The City has a seven-step range, including multi-year steps 6 and 7. Advancement to steps 6 and 7 is after four (4) years of satisfactory service at Steps 5 and 6, respectively.
A summary of benefits may be obtained online.
Special Instructions
Interested candidates must submit a completed online application, resume, and cover letter. As part of your online application, provide adequate responses to the required supplemental questions. Incomplete applications and those that do not include a letter and supplemental question responses will not be considered.
Deadline to apply is Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm, but may close sooner if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.