Associate Planner - Limited Term

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Associate Planner - Limited Term

City of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, California, United States

Job Description:

Associate Planner - Limited Term

Description

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:

Apply now to be part of the next review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the next review on December 16, 2024.

Examples of Duties

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Associate Planner (Limited-Term) . 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 a first review on December 16 , 2024. 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, marinesafety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit, and animal control.

Employment At-Will
All limited term employees are at-will employees, and their assignments can be terminated at any time, with or without cause. The phrase “limited-term” refers to a maximum length of employment with the City of Laguna Beach and is not a guarantee of employment for the length of specified term.

Because limited term employees are at-will, there is no probationary period for limited term employees.

Benefits
The employment conditions, policies, and benefits outlined in the following specific articles of the Laguna Beach Municipal Employee Association (LBMEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025, including any future amendments, will also apply to and be available for limited-term employees. The City will adhere to all applicable state and federal employment and labor laws in addition to the provisions outlined for limited-term employees.
Additional information regarding benefits will be provided to candidates at the time a conditional offer of employment is made.

Salary:

$88,109.00 - $124,001.00 Annually
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