Assistant Planner/Associate Planner

Description

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THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for one Assistant Planner / Associate Planner position, as collaborative members of the City's Planning and Development Services department.

The department can choose to fill this vacancy at either the Assistant or Associate level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.

The successful Assistant / Associate Planner candidate will be a team player and possess the ability to think outside the box.

They will be solutions oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively, including public speaking and presentation skills.

Transparent and frequent communication with community members is essential.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Planning and Development Services Department is organized across four divisions : Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, Administration, and Code Enforcement.

The Planning Division is responsible for implementing the General Plan, Specific Plans and Zoning Code of the City of Vallejo.

They provide preliminary review, processing, plan checking and permitting for new construction, additions, renovations, alterations and collaboratively work with applicants and the community, ensuring the best possible outcome for every project.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento.

It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage.

Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades.

Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

SALARY

Assistant Planner : $33.40 - $40.60 Hourly $2,672.66 - $3,248.63 Bi-Weekly $5,790.76 - $7,038.70 Monthly $69,489.06 - $84,464.43 Annual

Associate Planner : $36.91 - $44.87 Hourly $2,953.38 - $3,589.84 Bi-Weekly $6,398.98 - $7,777.99 Monthly $76,787.78 - $93,335.84 Annual

DEFINITION

Perform professional and technical level work in the field of current and advanced planning; and provide information and assistance to developers, the business community and the public on planning, zoning, resource management, historical preservation and development related matters.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Planner - This is the entry level class in the professional planning series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Planner by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including the responsibility for assignments in the fields of current or advanced planning which require the application of fundamental planning principles.

Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Associate Planner - This is the full journey level class within the professional planning series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Planner by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including responsibility for the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning, zoning and development problems and projects.

Responsibilities include the preparation of specific reports and plans with opportunity for independent judgment in planning work details and making technical determinations.

Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled from advancement from the Assistant level, or when filled from the outside, requiring prior planning experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Planning Manager.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assistant Planner

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Research, analyze and interpret social, economic, population and land use data and trends; prepare written reports on various planning matters and elements of the general plan.
• Conduct studies and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues.
• Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards.
• Prepare initial studies; assist in preparing or reviewing environmental impact reports.
• Compile information and make recommendations on special studies and prepare planning reports.
• Review development proposals and applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; prepare reports of recommendations.
• Assist in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission, various committees and advisory boards as directed; prepare research, reports, maps, and conduct public hearings.
• Check commercial, industrial and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance; process permit applications and calculate appropriate fees.
• Research and draft ordinances for review.
• Collect, record, and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database.
• Participate in the implementation and promotion of the City's resource management program; research recycling and waste disposal options and alternatives and make recommendations;

respond to questions from the public pertaining to program.

• Participate in coordinating City planning and development related activities with outside departments.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints concerning the City's planning function.
• Implement and enforce the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; answer questions of the public; check plans for compliance;

conduct follow-up inspections and rechecks as required.

Inspect properties and structures for compliance with current City zoning codes and regulations; recommend improvement and rehabilitation programs;

identify corrective actions to be taken by owner.

• Carry out a variety of operational and administrative activities such as preparation of annual budgets and the development and implementation of Departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in long range planning projects.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Associate Planner

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Research, analyze and interpret social, economic, population and land use data and trends; prepare written reports on various planning matters and elements of the general plan.
• Conduct studies and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues.
• Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards.
• Prepare initial studies; assist in preparing or reviewing environmental impact reports.
• Compile information and make recommendations on special studies and prepare planning reports.
• Review development proposals and applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; prepare reports of recommendations.
• Assist in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission, various committees and advisory boards as directed; prepare research, reports, maps, and conduct public hearings.
• Check commercial, industrial and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance; process permit applications and calculate appropriate fees.
• Research and draft ordinances for review.
• Collect, record and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database.
• Participate in the implementation and promotion of the City's resource management program; research recycling and waste disposal options and alternatives and make recommendations;

respond to questions from the public pertaining to program.

• Participate in coordinating City planning and development related activities with outside departments.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints concerning the City's planning function.
• Implement and enforce the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; answer questions of the public; check plans for compliance;

conduct follow-up inspections and rechecks as required.

Inspect properties and structures for compliance with current City zoning codes and regulations; recommend improvement and rehabilitation programs;

identify corrective actions to be taken by owner.

• Carry out a variety of operational and administrative activities such as preparation of annual budgets and the development and implementation of Departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in long range planning projects.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Planner

Knowledge of :

• Basic principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Basic site planning and architectural design.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment including a computer.

Ability to :

• Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning and land divisions.
• Learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Learn about current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning.
• Learn to interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.
• Learn to analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Associate Planner

Knowledge of :

• Basic principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Basic site planning and architectural design.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment including a computer.
• Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Site planning and architectural design.
• Current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the fields of planning, zoning, resource management and historical preservation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations including applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment, including computer hardware and software necessary for graphic presentation, mapping and database management.
• Current social, political planning and economic trends.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures.

Ability to :

• Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning and land divisions.
• Learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Learn about current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning.
• Learn to interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.
• Learn to analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.
• Effectively administer a variety of land use and development programs and activities.
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
• Identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Perform professional planning work with a minimum of supervision.
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
• Enforce ordinances and regulations effectively and tactfully.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Assistant Planner

Experience :

Some urban planning experience is desirable.

Training :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public or business administration, or a related field.

Associate Planner

Experience :

Two years of responsible urban planning experience.

Training :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public or business administration, or a related field

Additional Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Working Conditions

Office and inspection site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

1. Applications are due by 5 : 00 P.M. on Monday, May 27, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume / Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

NOTE : If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.

com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of May 27, 2024.

3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of June 3, 2024.

The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of June 17, 2024. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score.

Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

5. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam.

The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.

Please contact Martha Galo at (707) 648-4365 or send an email to : [email protected] no later than May 27, 2024 at 5 : 00 p.m.

PRIOR TO HIRE

The selected candidate will be required to : 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check.

3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).

Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Note : The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.