Under general supervision, administers complex current and advance planning activities, including serving as project manager for complex development applications and special projects; administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, advance planning, and environmental review; provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors, and the public; provides complex professional assistance to the Community Development Director, City Council, Planning Commission, Historic Landmarks Board, and others in areas of expertise; oversees, reviews, and performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related work as required.

The successful candidate will have exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Appointments will be based upon experience and overall qualifications.

The Associate Planner is the full journey-level class in the professional planning series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Planner level by performing the full range of duties as assigned, working more independently, and exercising a higher level of judgment and initiative.