Unclassified - Sacramento, CA
posted 2 months ago
Under the direction of the Planning and Land Use Manager, the Assistant Planner will support a variety of assignments involving research, policy and data analysis, and contributions to planning guidance and technical advisories across a wide spectrum of topics that affect planning and climate in California. The Assistant Planner will work with other state agencies, local governments, and public stakeholders on research, programs, and policies across the areas of land use, housing, climate resiliency and adaptation, conservation, open space planning, equitable and inclusive communities, environmental justice, and transportation. This position is crucial in ensuring that planning efforts align with California's priorities and address pressing climate and planning issues. The Assistant Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical guidelines and advisories for the interpretation and implementation of California state laws. This includes reviewing and analyzing proposed housing, land use, transportation, and conservation bills, as well as providing technical assistance to local governments and other stakeholders. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Assistant Planner will work closely with research institutes and other state agencies to develop effective data strategies and policies that achieve California's goals. Additionally, the position involves conducting interagency coordination and collaboration to review data, plans, policies, and strategies of other agencies, engaging them to review GO-LUCI's plans and documents, and soliciting input from local government and a variety of stakeholders for the guidelines, technical advisories, and strategic plans created by GO-LUCI.