CSG Consultants, Inc.
Urban/AssociatePlanner
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“Urban/Associate Planner at CSG Consultants, Inc.. Skills: Urban planning, Land use, Environmental review, GIS mapping. Assist in managing land use projects. Determine compliance with policies”
Industry & Context.
Satisfactory driving record, Travel to client sites, Travel to job sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years planning experience, Bachelor's degree in urban planning, Valid Class C California driver's license
Nice to Have
Valid AICP certification
What You'll Do.
Assist in managing land use projects
Determine compliance with policies
Advise applicants on procedures
Process land use applications
Review development proposals
Determine CEQA review level
Process applications for permits
Review plans for permits
File permit documents
Route permit documents
Track permit documents
Coordinate with regulatory agencies
Conduct site inspections
Perform field investigations
Provide customer service
Coordinate with property owners
Coordinate with project developers
Coordinate with public officials
Coordinate with consultants
Review plans for development
Assist in MWELO compliance review
Review plans for architectural guidelines
Review plans for planning standards
Maintain planning data
Prepare graphics for hearings
Prepare public notices
Prepare distribution lists
Respond to public inquiries
Resolve planning issues
Resolve zoning issues
Conduct research on land use
Provide information on land use
Provide information on environmental documentation
Develop special studies
Develop general reports
Represent municipality at committees
Represent municipality at agencies
Prepare reports for City staff
Prepare ordinances for City staff
Prepare reports for City Council
Prepare ordinances for City Council
Prepare reports for Zoning Administrator
Prepare ordinances for Zoning Administrator
Prepare reports for Planning Commission
Prepare ordinances for Planning Commission
Prepare correspondence
Prepare other documents
Fulfill policy requirements
Fulfill legal requirements
Perform related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in team environment
Communication Scope
Report writing; Presentation techniques
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses. JOB SUMMARY The Associate Planner is a journey-level classification in the professional Planner series. The Associate Planner is responsible for performing, with regular supervision, routine to complex planning duties in the administration of land use regulations, General Plan, environmental review, and design review. Depending on areas of expertise, an Associate Planner may be primarily assigned to one or more of the following specialties: current planning, long-range planning, architectural review, transportation planning, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping. The Associate Planner works under the supervision of senior planning staff and performs difficult and specialized planning assignments. This classification is distinguished from the Assistant Planner class which handles the less complex assignments. RESPONSABILITIES Assist senior planning consultants in the management of both ministerial and discretionary land use projects to determine compliance with General Plan Policies, Zoning Ordinance regulations, State Land Use regulations, Specific Plan policies and regulations, and other agency processes, as necessary. Advise applicants and property owners about procedures for the filing of ministerial and discretionary land use applications, including, General Plan and Zoning amendments, zoning review, subdivision review, variances, use permits, environmental review, and design review. Assume a lead project manager role in the review of complex planning applications to determine completeness, compliance, and consistency with development and design standards. Make decisions to determine the level of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review required for discretionary land use applications. Process applications and reviews plans necessary for issuance of a variety of per
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