Assistant Planner

This recruitment is open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on 08/25/2023. This recruitment may close at any time. Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process.

Have you ever thought about a career in Urban Planning?

• Are you interested in improving the built environment and taking a part in making important land use decisions?
• Do you enjoy helping the public understand complex rules and regulations?
• Do you have interests in building design, land development, and City zoning standards?
• Do you have excellent project management and writing skills

Then we may have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Details:

• Regular full-time position, alternative 9/80 work schedule with Monday or Friday off
• Salary range $34.45 to $44.09 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below) 
  • This position will receive a four percent (4%) cost of living increase effective April 2024. The new salary range effective April 2024, will be $35.82 - $45.85 hourly
• To view the full job description, click on the link:

Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, geography, public administration, environmental science or a related field.

Experience: One year of planning experience is desirable.

Job Description URL: 

https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/396/636478224204970000

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on different projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and be self-motivated.
• Ability to conduct public counter operations and provide code interpretations.
• Excellent writing skills, a highly articulate oral communicative style, and the ability to clearly explain complex issues to a wide variety of constituents.
• Ability to produce professional quality comprehensive staff reports and related documents.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced municipal environment.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.simivalley.org/careers