CSG Consultants
Urban/AssociatePlanner(FT-Hybrid)
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“Urban/Associate Planner (FT - Hybrid) at CSG Consultants. Skills: planning and zoning administration, environmental protection regulations, State and local laws pertaining to land use. Performing routine to complex planning duties in the administration of land use regulations, General Plan, environmental review, and design review.. Assisting senior planning consultants in the management of both ministerial and discretionary land use projects.”
Industry & Context.
independently resolve issues related to the client’s planning and zoning procedures
We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA., We do not pay any relocation expenses., Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required., Must be able to travel to client sites and/or job sites.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least three (3) years of directly related planning experience in the public or private sector, including experience reviewing development proposals and land use documents., Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, architecture, or a related field., Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Nice to Have
Valid American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desirable.
What You'll Do.
Performing routine to complex planning duties in the administration of land use regulations
Assisting senior planning consultants in the management of both ministerial and discretionary land use projects.
Advising applicants and property owners about procedures for the filing of ministerial and discretionary land use applications.
Assuming a lead project manager role in the review of complex planning applications.
Making decisions to determine the level of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review required.
Processing applications and reviews plans necessary for issuance of a variety of permits.
and tracking applications and permit documents.
Coordinating with other regulatory agencies and individuals concerned with proposed developments.
Conducting site inspections and field investigations.
Providing customer service in-person to support a municipality’s Permit Center.
Assisting in the review for compliance with the state or local Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
Reviewing plans for adherence to architectural review guidelines and regulations and other objective planning standards.
Maintaining planning data using various computer software programs.
and distribution lists for public hearings and/or meetings.
Responding to inquiries from the general public and independently resolving issues related to the client’s planning and zoning procedures.
Conducting research and providing information to City staff and the general public regarding land use issues and standard environmental documentation.
Developing special studies and general reports.
Representing the municipality at Planning advisory committees
Preparing a variety of reports and draft ordinances.
Preparing correspondence and other similar documents to fulfill policy and legal requirements.
Performing other related duties as required.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist senior planning consultants; coordinate with other regulatory agencies and individuals concerned with proposed developments; May provide customer service in-person to support a municipality’s Permit Center involving coordination with property owners, project developers, public officials, and consultants; May represent the municipality at Planning advisory committees, other committees, and agencies; Prepare a variety of reports and draft ordinances for City staff, the City Council, Zoning Administrator, and the Planning Commission
Communication Scope
Effective report writing and presentation techniques; Respond to inquiries from the general public; Prepare correspondence
Process & Methodology
Assume a lead project manager role in the review of complex planning applications
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. RESPONSIBILITIES 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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