City of Torrance-PLANNING ASSISTANT
10/2/2018 12:37:38 PM 657
$29.02 - $36.16 Hourly
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Community Development
18093311
10/17/2018 at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
- DESCRIPTION
- The City of Torrance is looking for a results driven team member who wants the opportunity to use their skills to make an impact on the community and carry out the City's General Plan!
Planning Assistants perform entry-level work in municipal planning and environmental review. Candidates should have experience in compiling, recording, and analyzing data for planning activities; conducting field surveys and conducting project site analysis; preparing maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams for use in planning studies; reviewing proposals and applications for development. - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in city or regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, public administration, engineering, or closely related field.AND
Six months of research and writing experience involving municipal planning and/or redevelopment activities specifically related to General Plan and Research, design/development administration or redevelopment and housing activities.
License and/or Certificates
A valid California Driver's License Class 3 is normally required.
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess:- A high comfort level with technology;
- Ability to read blueprints;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Make public presentations;
- Prioritize tasks and deadline driven; and
- Work occasional weekends and nights.
- HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online City application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period opensWednesday, September 26, 2018 and closes Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Written Test: 40% (Tentatively scheduled on November 7, 2018.)
Panel Interview: 60% (Tentatively scheduled on November 27, 2018.)
Performance Test / Work Sample: Qualifying (Tentatively scheduled on November 27, 2018.)
- SPECIAL NOTES
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment medical examination.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
- Agency
- City of Torrance
- Phone
- 310-618-2915
- Website
- http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs
- Address
- 3231 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, California, 90503