City Planning Associate — Entitlements & GIS

City of El Monte; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Monte seeks an entry‑level planner to provide professional planning services to staff, property owners, developers, and the public. You will assist with land use studies, entitlements, zoning, and compliance with the General Plan and CEQA.

Under supervision, you will learn to prepare staff reports, coordinate meetings, review development plans, and conduct site visits. Qualifications include a bachelor’s in urban planning or related field and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; field: urban planning, geography, architecture, or related.
• Experience with land use, zoning, CEQA understanding.
• Ability to read plans and maps; knowledge of GIS.
• Knowledge of CEQA, zoning codes, General Plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist public counter and respond to planning inquiries.
• Manage entitlement projects and ensure deadlines.
• Review landscape and irrigation plans for compliance.
• Prepare staff reports for Planning Commission.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections.

Skills

GIS software

Urban planning knowledge

Data analysis

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

City of El Monte seeks an entry‑level planner to provide professional planning services to staff, property owners, developers, and the public. You will assist with land use studies, entitlements, zoning, and compliance with the General Plan and CEQA.

Under supervision, you will learn to prepare staff reports, coordinate meetings, review development plans, and conduct site visits. Qualifications include a bachelor’s in urban planning or related field and strong communication skills.