Associate Planner (Planner) - Current Planning

City of Oxnard; California (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oxnard is seeking a full-time Associate Planner for its Community Development Department. This role involves urban development, community engagement, and project management in a collaborative environment. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Benefits

9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

CalPERS Retirement

1% contribution to deferred compensation

Educational incentive for qualifying Master’s degrees

Health, dental, life insurance

Vacation and sick leave accruals

12 paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional planning experience.
• California Class C Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing development proposals and processing applications.
• Managing small to mid-sized development projects.
• Preparing reports and presenting to boards and City Council.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Associate Planner (Planner) - Current Planning

Join to apply for the Associate Planner (Planner) - Current Planning role at City of Oxnard.

This range is provided by City of Oxnard. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$73,257.39/yr - $109,886.19/yr

• Enjoy work-life balance and meaningful work
• Receive a competitive salary plus generous benefits
• Experience career growth within the organization

About The City of Oxnard

The City of Oxnard offers diverse employment opportunities along the stunning coastline, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a respectful and creative workplace. For more information, visit oxnard.org.

About the Opportunity

We seek a full-time Associate Planner for our Community Development Department in Oxnard, California. This is an in-office role, working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

You will contribute to urban development, engage with community stakeholders, and support current planning projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing development proposals and processing applications
• Managing small to mid-sized development projects
• Ensuring compliance with zoning and land use policies
• Preparing reports and presenting to boards and City Council
• Performing plan reviews, issuing permits, and assisting customers
• Preparing environmental assessments per CEQA
• Responding to inquiries and conducting site visits
• Supporting planning projects and maintaining tracking systems
• Collaborating with community members, developers, and internal teams

For the full position description, click here.

About You

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Economics, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field, a California Class C Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record.

You should have at least 2 years of professional planning experience. Preferred skills include experience with public-facing planning counters, processing applications, and preparing reports. Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills are highly valued.

The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with excellent public speaking skills, good time management, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on community engagement and meaningful conversations, we want to hear from you.

About the Benefits

Salary: $73,257.39 - $109,886.19

Benefits include:

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• CalPERS Retirement (specifics depending on membership type)
• 1% contribution to deferred compensation
• Educational incentive for qualifying Master’s degrees
• Health, dental, life insurance
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• 12 paid holidays annually

If you share our values and possess the skills to succeed, apply today!