Public-Facing Planning & Zoning Assistant

Town of Danville; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Danville seeks a planning paraprofessional to assist the public on zoning, environmental requirements, and planning processes. You will review development applications, prepare technical analyses, and support professional staff.

Work is split between in‑office and field duties with occasional travel. Under the Chief of Planning, you will provide staff support to the Planning Division and boards, update public information, and help maintain permitting systems and forms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a planning-related field and at least one year of planning experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of zoning, environmental review, and associated processes.

Responsibilities

• Review building permits for zoning compliance as primary reviewer.
• Serve as Planner on Duty, handling inquiries from the public, developers and contractors.
• Process administrative planning applications (sign, tree removal, land use, variances, etc.).
• Provide staff support to Planning Division, Planning Commission, and boards.
• Update planning-related webpages, forms, and documentation; manage records.
• Maintain online permitting system accuracy and workflows.
• Support ordinance revisions, General Plan updates and pre-submittal coordination.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Reading site plans

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in city planning, public administration, political science, geography, urban and regional studies, or related field

1+ year planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS (intermediate)

Permitting systems

Job description

Town of Danville seeks a planning paraprofessional to assist the public on zoning, environmental requirements, and planning processes. You will review development applications, prepare technical analyses, and support professional staff.

Work is split between in‑office and field duties with occasional travel. Under the Chief of Planning, you will provide staff support to the Planning Division and boards, update public information, and help maintain permitting systems and forms.