Assistant Planner

$74,018 - $93,935/Yr

City Of Paso Robles - Paso Robles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Paso Robles, CA

251-500 employees

About the position

The Assistant Planner position at the City of Paso Robles is a full-time role within the Community Development Department, focusing on the day-to-day operations of the Planning Division. The role involves preparing current and long-range planning projects, conducting data collection and evaluation, interpreting planning regulations, and engaging in planning research. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide front counter planning information to the public with a focus on excellent customer service.
• Respond to general inquiries and public agency requests regarding planning regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and conduct research studies; maintain, update, and analyze demographic and other data required for community planning.
• Assist with the City's community programs related to community development; support housing-related research, grant management, and tracking.
• Perform technical review of planning applications; collect and evaluate information related to the planning application process.
• Conduct project site checks and field inspections.
• Prepare staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, environmental notices, plan approvals, and file closeouts upon project completion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures for maintaining property, administrative, and infrastructure data records.
• Research, compile, and analyze information for drafting and reviewing City ordinances.
• Attend and present information to the Planning Commission, Development Review Committee, City Council, and resident groups.
• Review building and sign permits for development code compliance.
• Conduct building and site plan review for residential, commercial, and industrial development.
• Process and plan-check permits for zoning clearance and business licenses.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in city, urban, or environmental planning, architecture, or a related field.
• One year of responsible experience in a related field, including experience as a student intern for a local government planning agency.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License and satisfactory driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GIS concepts and computer graphics.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vacation: Accrual of 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service
• Sick Leave: Accrual of 96 hours per year
• Holidays: 14 paid days per year
• Life Insurance: Employee only coverage of $75,000 paid for by the City
• Education Reimbursement: Reimbursement up to $3,000 per fiscal year for educational costs directly related to occupational field or for promotion within City service