Associate Planner: Urban Development & Policy

City of Oceanside; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oceanside is seeking an Associate Planner to support long-range planning and current development reviews in the Development Services Department. The role involves evaluating proposals, preparing technical reports, conducting research, and coordinating with staff and outside consultants on zoning and land use issues.

Three years of professional planning experience are required, with a Bachelor's degree in planning or geography. A Master’s degree and AICP are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography or related field.
• Three years of professional planning experience; substitution rules apply.
• Master’s degree in planning is desirable; AICP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in long-range planning and current development review.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with staff, consultants and committees.
• Process use permits, development plans and coastal permits.

Skills

Modern planning principles

Zoning knowledge

Research methods

Documentation

Communication

Public liaison

Analytical thinking

Site design basics

Statistics

Software literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or geography

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

GIS

Computer skills

Job description

The City of Oceanside is seeking an Associate Planner to support long-range planning and current development reviews in the Development Services Department. The role involves evaluating proposals, preparing technical reports, conducting research, and coordinating with staff and outside consultants on zoning and land use issues.

Three years of professional planning experience are required, with a Bachelor's degree in planning or geography. A Master’s degree and AICP are desirable.