Assistant Planner

$70,296 - $85,440/Yr

City Of South Pasadena - Mission, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Mission, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Assistant Planner position at the City of South Pasadena involves providing current and advanced planning assistance under the direction of the Community Development Director. This entry-level role requires independent judgment on complex planning issues and involves responsibilities in developing short and long-range plans, preparing data studies, and providing technical advice to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing short and long-range plans.
• Gathers, interprets, and prepares data studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Provides technical and professional advice.
• Makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
• Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans, and related planning programs to various stakeholders.
• Provides staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission, Design Review Board, and other boards as needed.
• Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations on various land use proposals.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in planning or a related field.
• Entry-level qualifications in professional planning.