Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Ventura
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Email
Phone
805-654-7853
Fax
805-648-4467
The City of Ventura’s Community Development Planning Division is looking for an Assistant Planner to join the team! We are seeking candidates who can immediately build rapport with the public, communicating their passion and interest in the community. This new team member will utilize their problem-solving skills to gather relevant information, solving practical problems that address citizen inquiries and concerns.
The Community Development Planning Division is responsible for approving development applications, creating regulatory programs/policies/ordinances, while engaging with the public and stakeholders in community development for the City. The Planning Division works collaboratively with applicants, developers, neighbors, and community partners to ensure a sustainable future for the City of Ventura.
Reporting to the Principal Planner, the Assistant Planner will work as a member of a fast-paced team of 11 Planning staff. The Assistant Planner is responsible for professional planning work involving land use planning, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, public policy and ordinance development, economic development, green technology in economic development, CDBG/HOME program implementation or related areas.
If you have the desire to join a passionate team of planning professionals, this position may be for you! If through education, training and/or experience, you:
- work independently or in a team environment,
- work on several projects or issues simultaneously, using diplomacy and tact to clearly communicate rules and procedures,
- engage your knowledge of principle and practices of research and data collection,
- pay attention to details while keeping the BIG picture in mind
….then you are an ideal candidate for this position.
The City of Ventura offers the ability to develop your planning skills to move you to the next step in your career. Join our team as we align our workforce to better serve our community together – they’re counting on us!
Currently, there are three Assistant/Associate Planner full-time positions available. Positions are flexibly staffed and can be filled at either level depending on qualifications.
Community Development Department information can be found at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/226/Community-Development .
Qualifications
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in City Planning, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Economics or closely related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in the following areas: land use planning, economic development, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, general plan policy and ordinance development, green technology in economic development, or CDBG/HOME programs.
One year of responsible professional planning experience or project management experience required.
License: Possession of a valid class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Certificate: Possession of AICP certification is desirable.
To Apply
This recruitment is open until Monday, January 3, 2022.
To be considered for this career opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply! EEO/ADA
The Community Development Planning Division is responsible for approving development applications, creating regulatory programs/policies/ordinances, while engaging with the public and stakeholders in community development for the City. The Planning Division works collaboratively with applicants, developers, neighbors, and community partners to ensure a sustainable future for the City of Ventura.
Reporting to the Principal Planner, the Assistant Planner will work as a member of a fast-paced team of 11 Planning staff. The Assistant Planner is responsible for professional planning work involving land use planning, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, public policy and ordinance development, economic development, green technology in economic development, CDBG/HOME program implementation or related areas.
If you have the desire to join a passionate team of planning professionals, this position may be for you! If through education, training and/or experience, you:
- work independently or in a team environment,
- work on several projects or issues simultaneously, using diplomacy and tact to clearly communicate rules and procedures,
- engage your knowledge of principle and practices of research and data collection,
- pay attention to details while keeping the BIG picture in mind
….then you are an ideal candidate for this position.
The City of Ventura offers the ability to develop your planning skills to move you to the next step in your career. Join our team as we align our workforce to better serve our community together – they’re counting on us!
Currently, there are three Assistant/Associate Planner full-time positions available. Positions are flexibly staffed and can be filled at either level depending on qualifications.
Community Development Department information can be found at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/226/Community-Development .
Qualifications
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in City Planning, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Economics or closely related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in the following areas: land use planning, economic development, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, general plan policy and ordinance development, green technology in economic development, or CDBG/HOME programs.
One year of responsible professional planning experience or project management experience required.
License: Possession of a valid class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Certificate: Possession of AICP certification is desirable.
To Apply
This recruitment is open until Monday, January 3, 2022.
To be considered for this career opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply! EEO/ADA