Growth-Oriented Assistant Planner - Public Sector Planning

Interwest Consulting Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group in Oakland, California, is seeking an Assistant Planner eager to learn and grow in a professional environment. This role involves supporting local governments with diverse planning projects, including zoning reviews and comprehensive plans, while gaining mentorship from seasoned planners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of planning experience. The position offers a salary range of $30.00 - $45.00 per hour and excellent benefits including health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Experience working in California public agency planning departments required.
• 1–3 years of experience in public or private sector planning.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist city and county planning departments with current and long‑range planning tasks.
• Review site plans, zoning requests, and administrative applications.
• Provide public counter services and respond to community inquiries.

Skills

Urban planning

Strong written communication skills

Customer service

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Interwest Consulting Group in Oakland, California, is seeking an Assistant Planner eager to learn and grow in a professional environment. This role involves supporting local governments with diverse planning projects, including zoning reviews and comprehensive plans, while gaining mentorship from seasoned planners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of planning experience. The position offers a salary range of $30.00 - $45.00 per hour and excellent benefits including health insurance and 401K matching.