Associate Planner: Long-Range & Current Planning

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twelve paid holidays

General leave with pay

Administrative leave with pay

Educational incentive plans

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

City of Huntington Beach seeks an Associate Planner in the Community Development Department to perform full planning duties, including research, reports, environmental studies, and coordination with multiple departments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in planning (master’s preferred), four years of experience, and a California Class C license; duties include intensive public interaction and presentations at meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field is required; master’s preferred.
• Four years of urban planning experience; lead role preferred.
• California Class C driver's license required at appointment and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a variety of planning projects.
• Researches and investigates designated aspects of the general plan and makes recommendations.
• Writes special project reports or assigned portions of the general plan.
• Prepares environmental impact studies related to public projects.
• Assists the public over the phone or at the counter.
• Coordinates review of projects with other departments and agencies.
• Interprets Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and related laws.

Skills

Research and analysis

Public speaking / presentations

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Master's degree in planning or related field preferred

Job description

City of Huntington Beach seeks an Associate Planner in the Community Development Department to perform full planning duties, including research, reports, environmental studies, and coordination with multiple departments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in planning (master’s preferred), four years of experience, and a California Class C license; duties include intensive public interaction and presentations at meetings.