Associate Planner – Urban & Tribal Development

Agua Caliente Casinos; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in Palm Springs, CA, seeks an Associate Planner to perform professional and advanced planning tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include processing development applications, preparing reports, and providing research and analysis to support planning decisions.

The role may involve board staff support and project direction as needed. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning or related field and has 2–4 years of planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience with a planning consulting firm or local/regional government.
• Familiarity with urban planning principles, state/federal planning laws, zoning and land division codes.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and oral presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for new developments, site plans, and special use permits.
• Prepare written documents on planning matters including permits and reports.
• Conduct research, data collection and analysis; review applications; draft reports and ordinances.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems, manage assigned projects, and communicate effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Oral presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, environmental planning/studies, geography, natural resources, or related field

Job description

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in Palm Springs, CA, seeks an Associate Planner to perform professional and advanced planning tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include processing development applications, preparing reports, and providing research and analysis to support planning decisions.

The role may involve board staff support and project direction as needed. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning or related field and has 2–4 years of planning