City of Glendale-Planning Associate
11/27/2018 12:03:02 PM 1324
- Salary
$4,574.17 - $7,020.00 Monthly
Location 613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CAGlendale, CA
Job TypeSalaried - Full-time
DepartmentCommunity Development Department
Job Number18-00243
DivisionCDD Planning
Closing date and time12/7/2018 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
- The Position
- Under the direction of the designated supervisor, the Planning Associate performs more complex administrative, professional and technical planning work, including project management, scheduling of cases and preparation of staff reports with draft findings where appropriate.Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:Plans, prepares and manages planning projects and assignments such as surveys, studies, investigations, large development project processing, Glendale Municipal Code revisions,plan elements, design guidelines, neighborhood and focused studies and similar projects either independently or as a member of a team.Prepares and delivers staff reports to Boards and Commissions at televised meetings.Represents the Community Development Department at public meetings, workshops, focus group discussions, charrettes, or before Boards and Commissions or as a liaison with other City Departments presenting staff work.Carries out original research, surveys, staff reports, and investigative or assumes fact finding assignments in areas such as general plan preparation, environmental and land use analysis, statutory planning, development application processing (including zoning entitlements, design review, environmental review, zone changes, and subdivisions), urban design analysis and development, economics and social studies.Inspects development projects to ensure compliance with planning, urban design, and zoning requirements and conditions of approval, including architectural design requirements set by the City's Design Review Boards and other relevant review authorities.Keeps current on legislation, case law, and urban design concepts and principles affecting land-use planning, physical form, and environmental review and applies changes to procedures as necessary.Processes applications and provides public information and counseling, exercising professional judgment on planning, urban design, and land use issues to professionals, clients and citizens. Supervises or directs the work of hourly staff and volunteers.May produce necessary materials and act as a facilitator in public workshops, focus group discussions, or charrettes.May assist with code enforcement cases.Drives on City business as necessary.Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest ethical standards.Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
- Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of:Basic planning, architectural and urban design principlesKnowledge of and a specialized familiarity with:Current planning functions, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Permit Streamlining Act, Subdivision Map Act, comprehensive and community planning, design review practices, historic preservation, transportation, the processing of municipal permits and/or computer programming for planning issues. Specific positions in any of the classifications of this occupational series may require expertise in any of these areas of specialization at a level commensurate with the classification.Ability to:Describe and analyze design elements on development plans and assist applicants with the application of City architectural and site planning design standards and policies.Effectively interact with the public in a positive, helpful manner.Manage projects in a timely, efficient manner.Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.Plan, manage and complete projects individually or in conjunction with others, including plan elements, special studies, independent research and analysis.Prepare accurate, reliable and error-free reports.Prepare and deliver presentations to the public at community meetings, and to various Boards, Commissions, and City Council at public hearings.Prepare basic graphic presentation material for television, public meetings, and community workshops.
Provide exceptional customer serviceRead building plans, maps and use camera and computer equipment.Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English.Review plans for consistency with code requirements.Understand and apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping for planning projects and application processing.Work effectively as a member of a team with other Community Planning Department staff, other City staff, or citizen groups.Other CharacteristicsWillingness to:Work overtime as requested.Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education and/or training to stay abreast with planning theory, legislative changes, urban design and architectural principles, and case law affecting land-use planning, design, and environmental review.ExperienceTwo years of professional experience in a public planning agency or a private firm with directly relevant experience on public planning, environmental, transportation, historic preservation or urban/architectural design issues.Education/TrainingBachelor's Degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Sustainability/Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Economics, Public Administration or a closely related field.A Master's Degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Public Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience.License(s)/Certification(s)Valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
Promotional EligibilityAny City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment, and is occupying a permanent full-time classification on file in the Human Resources Department. Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E).
NoteAn equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements. - Selection Process
The examination will consist of an evaluation and an oral, with the evaluation as a qualifying step and the oral 100%. All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the oral examination. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
- Agency
- City of Glendale (CA)
- Phone
- 818-548-2110
- Website
- http://www.glendaleca.gov
- Address
- 613 E. Broadway, Room 100
Glendale, California, 91206