JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of South Lake Tahoe has 2 open positions in the roles of Assistant/Associate Planner. These roles are responsible for performing a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities in support of the City's current and advanced planning functions including research and analysis for residential and commercial development projects, environmental review documents, general plan and zoning amendments.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, architecture or a closely related field.
• Two years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience in a local government at a level comparable to an Assistant Planner with the City of South Lake Tahoe.
• Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners
• Experiences with an environmentally sensitive region, a geographically isolated locality served by few key entry points, and a travel & tourism dependent economy are very desirable

The selected candidate may be offered either the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner position based on demonstrated skill strength and experience.

• To be hired as an Assistant Planner, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree and two years of responsible work experience with some professional planning or related experience.
• To be hired as an Associate Planner, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree with major coursework in urban or regional planning, architecture or a closely related field and two years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience in a local government at a level comparable to an Assistant Planner.

Assistant Planner: $7,002- $8,514 per month

Associate Planner: $7,706 - $9,366 per month

To see the full job descriptions, please visit cityofslt.gov

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The recruitment will close on Sunday, September 13 at 11:59 p.m.

The expected timeline for the recruitment is:

Round 1 interviews of selected candidates: late September

Round 2 interviews of advancing candidates: week of early October

Pre-employment checks will commence in early October with an anticipated start date of late-October.

Typical Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of planning.
• Research and investigation procedures.
• Drafting and graphic presentations.
• Statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the collection, analysis and presentation of data for municipal planning studies.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.

In addition to the above knowledge, of the following is desirable:

• ArcGIS

Ability to:

• Perform professional-level planning duties in the development, implementation, and modification of City plans and regulations.
• Apply policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the municipal planning process.
• Understand all aspects of the job.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.
• Prepare accurate maps, plans, charts, and tables.
• Interpret maps, site and building plans and specifications, graphs and statistical data.
• Interpret, analyze, apply, implement, and explain pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including City codes and departmental policies and administrative directives; learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.
• Develop recommendations regarding the use of property.
• Process routine development applications and coordinate necessary communication between staff, developer, and other agencies.
• Process Tentative Subdivision Maps for consistency with the Subdivision Map, General Plan, and applicable development standards.
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
• Analyze projects and potential projects for consistency with planning regulations, general planning principles, and architectural quality.
• Prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
• Present technical data in verbal, written, graphic, and map form to City management staff and variety of boards and commissions.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, council members, committee and commission members, and the general public.
• Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
• Operate modern office equipment and computers including specialized computer applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Assistant Planner

Education/Training:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban or regional planning, architecture, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Two years of responsible work experience. Some professional planning experience is desirable.

Associate Planner

Education/Training:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban or regional planning, architecture or a closely related field. A Master's degree is desirable.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience in a local government at a level comparable to an Assistant Planner with the City of South Lake Tahoe.

License or Certificate:

Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desired.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California or Nevada driver's license.