Associate Planner at Lawndale, City of (CA) – Lawndale, California
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, environmental science or related field AND (3) three to five (5) years of professional full-time experience in municipal planning or related field. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planning (AICP) is desired, but not required. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a Certificate of Automobile Insurance for Personal Liability is required.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban planning and zoning administration; California development law, city planning, zoning and building codes, and other applicable federal, state, and local legislation; statistical and research methods applied to the collection and analysis of data pertinent to planning; municipal codes for building and zoning, housing construction, building inspection, community block grant, rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, real estate, and fair housing laws; budget, contract and grant administration; principles and application of construction contract management and problem solving; funding and grant sources; current trends in federal, state and local housing including density bonus guidelines and Section 8 provisions and requirements.
Ability to: Prepare clear and concise presentations, ordinances and reports; develop, read and interpret diagrams, plans and specifications; evaluate project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; interpret and explain City and department codes, ordinances, laws and regulations; manage and organize multiple projects to meet deadlines; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively in writing and orally, and reason logically and creatively; exercise independent judgment, and initiative as required in the performance of assigned tasks. On a continuous basis sit at desk; frequent use of hands and fingers; speak and hear; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk and stand to perform office activities and site inspections; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; occasionally bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift 25 pounds; subject to frequent interruptions, public contact and moderate noise level in the work environment.
Candidates chosen to fill vacancies will be required to pass a physical examination (which includes a drug/alcohol test) and a background investigation (which includes fingerprinting). Candidates must be able to provide documentation which authorizes their legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 upon hire. Employees chosen to fill a vacancy must serve a 12-month probationary period and can be released from service with or without cause during the probationary period.
The City of Lawndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate against applicants based on their race, skin color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing/closing date should you require an accommodation due to a disability in the testing process. All City of Lawndale employees are designated disaster service workers in the event of an emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public.