Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Half Moon Bay
Job Open until Filled
Assistant Planner
Come develop your career with the City of Half Moon Bay
Closing Date: April 18, 2022 (5 p.m.)
Monthly Salary Range: $7,243 - $8,804
The City of Half Moon Bay is recruiting for an Assistant Planner with at least one year of work experience in a city or county planning department (internship experience may be considered) to join our Community Development Department. Under direct supervision, the Assistant Planner:
Assistant Planner is a flexibly staff class in the Planner classification series. Promotion to the Associate Planner classification series may occur once the employee has met and demonstrated the required competency level and minimum requirements of the higher-level classification and in accordance with the City policy and procedures related to flexible staffing.
Your Impact
As an Assistant Planner, you will play an important role in helping:
You will be responsible for:
Ideal Candidate
Candidates who are successful in this position demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and customer service, and enjoy working with diverse people and community groups; possess excellent communication (verbal and written), decision-making and conflict resolution skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment; can work effectively with moderate degree of independence; seek to develop in the practice of planning within the California Coastal Zone, are self-assured with the ability to exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgment; are highly motivated and can tactfully and effectively interact with the public, especially when communicating municipal codes, ordinances and laws.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that will likely produce the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the positions is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying is:
How to Apply
To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit a complete online application, and answers to the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental questionnaire will be rejected. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualification will be invited to interview.
For more information or to apply, click here.
The City of Half Moon Bay is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Come develop your career with the City of Half Moon Bay
Closing Date: April 18, 2022 (5 p.m.)
Monthly Salary Range: $7,243 - $8,804
The City of Half Moon Bay is recruiting for an Assistant Planner with at least one year of work experience in a city or county planning department (internship experience may be considered) to join our Community Development Department. Under direct supervision, the Assistant Planner:
- Performs a variety of entry level routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work for the City’s current planning programs related to development, code enforcement, compliance and implementation of related municipal plans and policies within the context of the California Coastal Zone.
- Conducts technical reviews of development and land use applications and zoning matters; prepares staff reports for plan review and site development; assists with preparing and reviewing City Ordinances, and other related work as required.
- Serves as the first point of contact for residents and customers at the permit counter; assesses customer needs in person, by phone or email to determine the best course of action to resolve questions and issues related to permitting process requirements, fees, permit status, municipal codes, ordinances, the City’s General Plan and certified Local Coastal Program, and laws.
Assistant Planner is a flexibly staff class in the Planner classification series. Promotion to the Associate Planner classification series may occur once the employee has met and demonstrated the required competency level and minimum requirements of the higher-level classification and in accordance with the City policy and procedures related to flexible staffing.
Your Impact
As an Assistant Planner, you will play an important role in helping:
- Maintain the safety and aesthetics of our community
- Conserve and enhance the City’s environmental resources and scenic beauty
- Preserve Half Moon Bay's historic resources and small-town heritage
- Manage the community’s growth, incorporate community values and standards
- Enforce the policies and regulations related to land use and development
You will be responsible for:
- Performing technical review and monitoring land use and development applications, including following up on building permits, plan checks and listing fees.
- Preparing staff reports for routine land use and development plan permits.
- Providing technical advice to other departments, the public, contractors and other professionals, including explaining City ordinances, regulations, resolutions and planning and zoning policies.
- Coordinating project review with in-house departments and outside agencies ensuring that plans and applications receive appropriate approvals.
- Presenting projects with recommended actions to various committees, the Planning Commission and City Council.
- Researching, compiling and analyzing information for drafting and reviewing City ordinances.
Ideal Candidate
Candidates who are successful in this position demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and customer service, and enjoy working with diverse people and community groups; possess excellent communication (verbal and written), decision-making and conflict resolution skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment; can work effectively with moderate degree of independence; seek to develop in the practice of planning within the California Coastal Zone, are self-assured with the ability to exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgment; are highly motivated and can tactfully and effectively interact with the public, especially when communicating municipal codes, ordinances and laws.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that will likely produce the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the positions is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying is:
- Education: Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in city or regional planning, urban planning, architecture, urban design, or a closely related field.
- Experience: Equivalent of one year experience in a city or county planning department; and/or additional education, such as demonstrated with completion of a master’s degree or certification with CNU or other relevant professional organizations, may qualify for the required experience.)
- Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
How to Apply
To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit a complete online application, and answers to the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental questionnaire will be rejected. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualification will be invited to interview.
For more information or to apply, click here.
The City of Half Moon Bay is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.