Junior Urban Planner: Development & Zoning Initiatives

City of Montebello; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montebello is seeking a Planner to perform professional urban planning work across development review, advanced planning, and environmental analysis. This role involves reviewing land use plans, environmental reports, and permit applications, and presenting findings to commissions.

Ideal candidates have a four-year degree in a related field, with a Master’s preferred, and at least one year of professional planning experience, plus a CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major in urban planning, geography, environmental studies, or related field.
• Master's degree in planning or related field highly desirable.
• One year of professional planning experience.
• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review land use and permit applications and environmental reports.
• Provide the public with information on land use and zoning codes, rules, and ordinances.
• Explain ordinances and planning policies to the public and make presentations to boards and commissions.
• Assist with applications and permit procedures; review plans and land use permits.
• Prepare staff reports for the Planning Commission.
• Study environmental constraints affecting potential land uses and prepare initial studies.

Skills

Spanish (fluency)

Public speaking

Written communication

Research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Master's degree in planning or related field (desirable)

Job description

The City of Montebello is seeking a Planner to perform professional urban planning work across development review, advanced planning, and environmental analysis. This role involves reviewing land use plans, environmental reports, and permit applications, and presenting findings to commissions.

Ideal candidates have a four-year degree in a related field, with a Master’s preferred, and at least one year of professional planning experience, plus a CA driver’s license.