Associate Planner: Lead Urban Planning & Zoning

City of Westminster; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Westminster is seeking qualified professionals for Assistant and Associate Planner roles within the Community Development Department in Westminster, California. Positions involve current and advanced planning tasks, development review, and public guidance on zoning and environmental matters.

Candidates should have a four-year degree in urban planning or related field and four years of experience. Both roles offer growth opportunities and a pathway to senior planning responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional urban planning and public administration; California Driver License or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review development and land use applications, zoning, site plans, and environmental documents; prepare written project analyses and staff reports.
• Provide professional advice to the public on planning, community development, zoning, permits, and environmental review; assist Planning Manager or Senior Planner.
• Advance planning work; conduct studies and present staff reports; support staff meetings and project assignments.
• Coordinate with other departments; administer the City's Municipal Code and applicable state laws related to planning, zoning, subdivisions and environmental requirements.
• May administer current or advanced planning activities and lead project priorities and staff training.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

Environmental review

GIS

Public administration

Data analysis

Technical writing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or closely related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

City of Westminster is seeking qualified professionals for Assistant and Associate Planner roles within the Community Development Department in Westminster, California. Positions involve current and advanced planning tasks, development review, and public guidance on zoning and environmental matters.

Candidates should have a four-year degree in urban planning or related field and four years of experience. Both roles offer growth opportunities and a pathway to senior planning responsibilities.