Associate Planner

American Planning Association - Wisconsin Chapter; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rosemead is seeking an Associate Planner to provide professional planning services, reviewing site plans for compliance with state, federal, and City regulations. You will assist the public and developers on planning, zoning, and permit reviews, and prepare staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council.

The role involves updating the General Plan, researching socio-economic and land use trends, and presenting findings to the public and city decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional planning services for the City; reviews and analyzes site plans for compliance with regulations.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public and developers on planning, zoning, and permit review.
• Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Inspects properties for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Develops recommendations and reports to summarize development issues.

Job description

Associate Planner

The City of Rosemead

Rosemead, CA United States

Salary Range: $6,944 to $9,061 monthly

Experience Level: Mid I (1-4 years)

Job Description

• Provides professional planning services for the City; accepts permit applications, and provides review and analysis of residential, commercial and industrial site plans for compliance with state and federal regulations, development regulations, and City codes, policies and procedures.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public and developers in matters relating to planning, zoning and permit review, and other City standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority.
• Reviews and evaluates development plans, proposals, designs, applications, occupancy permits, technical documents and special permits; verifies compliance with regional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects properties and structures under construction for compliance with codes and regulations; identifies, documents, and communicates deficiencies, and identifies corrective actions.
• Maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of planning regulations and guidelines published by the City and state and federal agencies.
• Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Prepares and updates elements of the City's General Plan.
• Conducts thorough and accurate research.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population, census, and land use data and trends.
• Prepares thorough and accurate written reports on such trends; implements and explains to the public the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Reviews development and redevelopment proposals and works with developers to reach agreements on acceptable development plans.
• Explains required changes to applicants so that submittals will meet development review requirements.
• Provides useful and helpful information to developers and others regarding local, state, and federal planning and development requirements so that questions and concerns are effectively resolved.
• Understands and is able to apply sound planning and design principles in the analysis of applications and development projects.
• Designs graphic formats to effectively present planning concepts and proposals for public evaluation.
• Organizes, prepares, and processes written reports and documents such as environmental impact reports for complex planning projects and makes oral presentations before the Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings as required;
• Checks and reviews business license applications and assures compliance with land use and zoning regulations;
• Provides the applicant information on land use and zoning regulations in a complete and timely manner;
• Provides technical assistance to professional and clerical planning staff.
• Develops recommendations and reports to summarize development issues; prepares reports on land use applications and planning activities; writes zoning violation letters and coordinates violation abatement actions.
• Interprets and explains City codes, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; inspects work sites as needed; coordinates services with other Departments.
• Reviews and processes a variety of applications and permits; issues special permits and notices within scope of authority; creates correspondence and reports, and coordinates with customers as needed.
• Develops recommendations and staff reports to summarize development projects for the Planning Commission and City Council.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; performs related duties as required or assigned.