THE POSITION:
This position will close on June 14, 2016 or when 150 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Under the direction of the Planning Manager, this position will perform a variety of detailed, specialized program work in support of the City's Planning Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Responding to public inquiries; providing technical assistance and information to other departments, agencies, property owners and general public;
• Answering questions pertaining to City planning projects; providing assistance and interpretation on zoning matters at the permit center counter; researching records for the general public;
• Researching, analyzing and preparing reports, making field investigations, and preparing written and graphic presentations of information to departments, commissions, City Council and other groups; performing planning and zoning review and processing of applications for business licenses and permits; processing permits and administrative zoning approvals; and
• Preparing legal descriptions and notices for public hearings and posting notices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the relevant knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, design, architecture or a closely-related field.

Experience: One year of related experience in current planning, or a related area performing duties involving public permit center counter and response to public inquiries. Experience in public agencies is highly desirable.

Knowledge of: Planning practices including zoning principles and concepts; California Environmental Quality Act; relevant Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; project management; and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases.

Ability to: Establish and maintain a positive customer service attitude and effective working relationships; collect, analyze and interpret a variety of data and information involving zoning and City planning projects in order to prepare accurate and concise oral and written reports; work effectively and collaboratively with City boards and commissions, committees, businesses, the general public and other City staff to solve problems and effectuate change; create written documents to share information effectively; work independently and prioritize workload assignments; use initiative and exercise sound judgment; work in a fair, tactful and courteous manner with a multi-cultural public, department personnel, other City departments, private entities and citizen groups.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a Class 'C' California driver's license by the date of application. Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements, travel to attend meetings, seminars and conferences and perform work at various City locations.

Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin highly desirable.