Assistant Planner

Interwest Consulting Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Matching 401K Plans

Wellness programs

Career Progression through paid training

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group is seeking an Assistant Planner in California, providing hands-on experience supporting local governments with planning projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 1-3 years of planning experience. Responsibilities include assisting planning departments and reviewing site plans. The position offers a salary range of $30.00 – $45.00 per hour and benefits including health, dental, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Experience working in California public agency planning departments is required.
• Commitment to great customer service is mandatory.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist city and county planning departments with current and long-range planning tasks.
• Review site plans, zoning requests, and administrative applications.
• Conduct research for comprehensive plan and code updates.

Skills

Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Curiosity and initiative

Team-oriented mindset

Proficiency in a second language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or a related field

1–3 years of experience in public or private sector planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

GIS or electronic permitting

Job description

Interwest is looking for an Assistant Planner who’s excited to learn, contribute, and grow alongside a team of experienced professionals shaping California communities every day.

At Interwest, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting local governments with a wide range of planning projects—from zoning and design review to comprehensive plan updates. You’ll be mentored by planners with decades of experience and supported by a company that believes your professional growth is key to our shared success. We are accepting applications for both full‑time and part‑time positions.

Assistant Planner duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist city and county planning departments with current and long‑range planning tasks
• Review site plans, zoning requests, and administrative applications
• Provide public counter services and respond to community inquiries
• Conduct research for comprehensive plan and code updates
• Prepare and present staff reports and recommendations to boards and commissions
• Build collaborative relationships with municipal staff and colleagues

Required qualifications and experience:

For any position at Interwest, a positive outlook and commitment to great customer service are mandatory. Experience working in California public agency planning departments is required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in public or private sector planning (internships count)
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine interest in community development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite; familiarity with GIS or electronic permitting is a plus
• A team‑oriented mindset and commitment to excellent customer service
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus

Salary Range:

$30.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

EEO Statement:

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.