Associate Planner - Limited Term

Salary: $88,109.00 - $124,001.00 Annually

Location: CA 92651, CA

Job Type: Limited-Term

Job Number: 202400909

Department: Community Development

Division: Planning

Opening Date: 3/14/2025

Description

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for Associate Planner (Limited-Term) in the Community Development Department. We currently have one (1) vacancy we are looking to fill immediately. We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and customer service-oriented professional to join our team. The Associate Planner will be responsible for complex plans examination, policy development, and advanced report preparation. This is a great opportunity to work in a coastal community with a department working on residential ADU projects, residential remodels, large-scale projects and updates such as the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, Downtown Promenade, and the Downtown Specific Plan Update.

Limited Term Employment: The City is recruiting for five (5) positions for a limited-term of two (2) years, with the potential for a (1)one-year extension.

What you'll be great at:

• Professional and Technical Expertise
• Integrity and Ethics
• Customer Service Focus
• Experience with Site Plan Review, Building Plans/Permits, & Zoning Code Compliance
• Interest in or knowledge of Historic Building Preservation
• Experience and knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act & California Coastal Act

Apply now to be part of the next review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the next review on March 28, 2025.

Examples of Duties

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/classspecs/1690903?keywords=associate%20planner&pagetype=classSpecifications.

They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Education equivalent to completion of a four-year degree from an accredited university or college with major course work in planning, geography, public administration, business management or a closely related field.

Experience: Four to five years of increasingly responsible experience in urban planning in either current or advanced planning.

Desirables: experience with architectural plan review, site plan review, conditional use permits, zone variances, tract maps, parcel maps, writing staff reports, presenting to boards/city council.

License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Supplemental Information

Standard Work Time

All limited term employees occupying full-time positions are expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours, unless otherwise specified by their supervisor.

Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the next review on March 28, 2025. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

Pre-Placement Process: The selected candidate must successfully pass the pre-placement process, which includes a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, and reference check(s).

Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit, and animal control.

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/6080343