Assistant Campus Planner

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 68,500 - 121,900; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is looking for a professional to support routine studies and long-range planning as a planning analyst. This role involves analyses related to capital and environmental projects, requiring strong city planning knowledge and communication skills.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ideally have an advanced degree in architecture or city planning. The position offers a salary range from $68,500 to $121,900 annually, with an expected pay scale up to $95,000.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Understanding of University of California Guidelines and Policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for professional analytical work in support of routine studies.
• Assists in the project planning process related to capital projects.
• Participates in collaborative building and program planning processes.

Skills

Knowledge/skill in basic city planning

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Thorough working knowledge/skill in city planning

Experience with Windows-based productivity software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Advanced degree in Architecture or Planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Information

Under general supervision of the Director of Campus Planning, the incumbent is responsible for professional analytical work in support of routine studies and long-range planning. Performs analyses in support of planning studies, such as collection, organization, analysis, and presentation of data. Assists higher-level planners or the Director in the project planning process related to potential capital projects, physical planning, and environmental planning. Works on routine capital projects and environmental analyses. Participates in collaborative building and program planning that involves committees and workshops. Assesses existing planning-related processes and practices and makes recommendations for improvement. Responsible for the development of planning analyses related to the campus’s physical and capital development, along with the preparation of simple program and project documents and funding proposals.

Full salary range: $68,500.00 – $121,900.00 annually. Expected pay scale up to $95,000.00 annually. Salary determination considers education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization (no visa sponsorship available). University employees must comply with all applicable University policies.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning, or another planning or environmental related field.

Experience Requirements

• 2–4 years of related experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge/skill in basic city planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or other planning-related fields.
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Thorough working knowledge/skill in city planning, architecture, or other planning-related fields.
• Experience with Windows-based productivity software, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the organization, including its architectural history, short- and long-range development plans, infrastructure, and current, ongoing, and proposed design and construction.
• Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Knowledge of University of California Guidelines and Policies for planning, capital programs, and major system-wide initiatives such as sustainable practices, carbon neutrality, zero waste, and accessibility.

General Job Description

• Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments, projects, or tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Uses planning concepts and professional knowledge of planning theory and practice to work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Assists higher-level planners in conducting planning studies and surveys.
• Under general supervision of the Director of Campus Planning, the incumbent is responsible for professional analytical work in support of routine studies and long-range planning; performs analyses, organizes data, and presents findings to support planning studies. Assists in the planning process for capital projects, physical planning, and environmental analysis. Participates in collaborative building and program planning that involves committees and workshops. Assesses existing planning-related processes and practices and makes recommendations for improvement. Prepares simple program and project documents and funding proposals.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.