Associate Planner

City of Cudahy (CA); Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cudahy (CA) seeks qualified candidates for Assistant Planner or Associate Planner to support current and advanced planning functions. The recruitment will be conducted concurrently, and the City anticipates filling one vacancy at either level depending on qualifications and experience.

Under general supervision, the role undertakes planning tasks, processes zoning code applications, prepares reports and recommendations, and provides information to applicants, developers, and the

Qualifications

• Under general supervision, performs journey level professional duties in support of the city’s current and advanced planning functions.
• Processes planning applications in accordance with zoning code; prepares reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Processes planning applications; prepares and presents reports and recommendations.
• Provides information and assistance to applicants, developers, consultants, the public, and outside agencies regarding city codes, policies, standards, and processes.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Job description

PLEASE NOTE:

The City of Cudahy is currently recruiting for both Assistant Planner and Associate Planner. The recruitments will be conducted concurrently, and qualified candidates from both recruitments may be considered as part of the same selection process. The City anticipates filling one vacancy at either the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:

The first review of applications is scheduled for September 23, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by this date for first consideration. The anticipated closing date is October 5, 2026; however, the City reserves the right to close or extend the recruitment based on the needs of the City.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey level professional duties and responsibilities in support of the city’s current and advanced planning functions, processes planning applications in accordance with the city’s zoning code, prepares and presentsreports and recommendations, providesinformationandassistancetoapplicants,developers, consultants, the general public, and outside agenciesandorganizationsregardingcitycodes, policies, standards, and processes related to planning matters, and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHINGCHARACTERISTICS:

This is the journey level professional class in the Planning Series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the entry level professional classification of assistant planner or, when filled from the outside, require prior professional planning work experience. Work involves more complex duties and increasing responsibility for the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning and zoning issues. Responsibilities include the preparation of specific reports and plans with opportunity for independent judgment in planning work details and making technical determinations. Incumbents may be assigned supervisory responsibility over assistant planners, planning technicians, and administrative support staff.

EXAMPLESOFESSENTIALDUTIES:

The duties and responsibilities listed below areint