Urban Planning Assistant: Public Hearings & Projects

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sacramento, Planning Division, seeks an Assistant Planner to review development applications and support public hearings within the Central Area, including River District, Railyards, Downtown, and Midtown. The role involves responding to public inquiries, coordinating pre-application discussions, and assisting with policy development and environmental compliance.

The Assistant/Associate Planner duties cover data analysis, report preparation, and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in urban planning or related field.
• Experience: One year of professional planning.
• Substitution: Master’s degree or additional experience may substitute for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze proposed minor development projects for conformance with adopted City plans and standards.
• Review tentative subdivision and parcels maps, and recommend revisions to meet city requirements.
• Evaluate environmental effects of proposed projects and prepare environmental documents.
• Conduct onsite investigations of proposed development projects or community areas.
• Provide information to the public on City planning requirements and procedures.
• Prepare and present data in written, graphic, or oral form for officials and community groups.
• Coordinate activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Participate in special projects and perform related duties as assigned.
• Negotiate, prepare and manage consultant contracts.

Skills

Urban planning

Public policy

GIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning

Master's degree substitution allowed

Tools

GIS

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processors

Job description

City of Sacramento, Planning Division, seeks an Assistant Planner to review development applications and support public hearings within the Central Area, including River District, Railyards, Downtown, and Midtown. The role involves responding to public inquiries, coordinating pre-application discussions, and assisting with policy development and environmental compliance.

The Assistant/Associate Planner duties cover data analysis, report preparation, and cross-department coordination.