ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

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ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

City of Riverside Riverside, California, United States

Job Description:

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside's is looking for a dynamic individual to join their team to fill one (1) vacancy in the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list will be used to fill a current vacancy within the Historic Preservation section however it also may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within these classifications for up to six (6) months including upcoming vacancies.

The Community & Economic Development Department is seeking the best and brightest planning professionals to join their Advance Planning, Current Planning, Historic Preservation, and Public Information teams committed to building a world-class City. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, challenging, rewarding, and fun. The City values innovation, initiative, customer service, collaboration and community engagement.

An ideal candidate, has experience in case review and evaluation, working with applicants, writing staff reposts and is comfortable with providing the public with information.

Assistant Planner ($5,391.00 -$7,227.00 Monthly) This is the entry level professional classification in the Planning Series. Assistant Planner performs semi-professional level work in the field of urban planning. Typical work responsibilities include case writing, analysis, and public information, requiring the application of fundamental planning principles. Assignments are of moderate difficulty and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level management staff; however, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with substantial independence.

Associate Planner ($6,458.00 - $8,655.00 Monthly) This is the journey level professional class in the Planning Series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the entry level professional classification of Assistant Planner or, when filled from the outside, require prior professional planning work experience. Work involves complex duties with increasing responsibility related to urban planning issues as professional knowledge and skills improve. The Associate Planner provides general guidance and direction to Assistant Planners, Planning Technicians and other administrative support staff.

Work Performed

Assistant Planner

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Associate Planner
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:


Qualifications

Assistant Planner:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning or a related field.

Experience: One year of experience in a professional planning environment.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Associate Planner:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning or a closely related field.

Experience: Two years of experience in a professional planning environment.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class “C” Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Highly Desired Qualifications:


Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :
Completed Employment ApplicationCompleted Supplemental QuestionsResume
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

A. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .

B. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.


The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

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