Associate Planner (Part Time)

About the Role

• Conduct research studies, prepare reports, and develop visual aids for planning proposals. • Review development proposals for compliance, communicate with stakeholders, and recommend approvals or alternatives. • Evaluate permits such as conditional uses, variances, lot adjustments, and sign permits, providing recommendations. • Present findings to the Planning Commission and City Council and respond to public inquiries. • Perform plan checks, coordinate with inspectors and professionals, and conduct field inspections for compliance. • Draft analytical reports, correspondence, and revisions to ordinances and planning policies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸research studies
• ▸report writing
• ▸permit evaluation
• ▸plan checks
• ▸field inspections
• ▸policy drafting

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field. • Minimum four years of professional planning experience, preferably in the public sector. • Knowledge of federal, state, and local planning laws, including the Subdivision Map Act and CEQA. • Familiarity with city planning principles, zoning implementation, and General Plan amendments. • Experience with subdivision planning, project management, and land‑use analysis. • Ability to interpret engineering and architectural plans, maps, and statistical data. • Proficient in researching, analyzing, and presenting planning data and visual displays. • Strong written and oral communication skills for reports and public presentations.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸4+ years
• ▸planning laws
• ▸zoning
• ▸project management
• ▸communication

Benefits

• Competitive salary. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) retirement plan. • Employee stock purchase plan. • Employee discount program. • Generous employee referral program. • Opportunities for career growth and development.

Work Environment

Hybrid