Associate Planner

City of Irvine, CA
$74,776.00 - $117,582.40 Annually
United States, California, Irvine
1 Civic Center Plaza (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2024
Description Understanding that people are the foundation for success, the City of Irvine offers a workplace culture that embraces Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity. Apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life, by joining our One Irvine team! The City of Irvine seeks an Associate Planner to serve in areas of planning, project management, and analysis tasks related to assigned projects or duties in the areas of development, environmental review, zoning, General Plan, and land use matters. Your Impact Review development plans, documents, technical studies, and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with General Plan, codes, ordinances, and state law, under direct supervision. Research and prepare memos, letters, and staff reports and present finding and recommendations to Department personnel and decision makers regarding development proposals. Analyze statistical, written and oral reports, and correspondence related to assigned planning and analytical tasks. Provide information to residents and customers regarding planning standards, codes and permit requirements at the public counter. Participate in the code compliance process, evaluating permit applications and compliance with conditions of approval. Refer to the Associate Planner job description for further details related to each position. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation, Geography, Architecture, Economics, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related field. Three years responsible planning experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. May require a valid California driver's license. Best Fit Possess relevant planning experience such as project management, public speaking, and presentation skills. Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and progressive working environment. Exhibit exceptional customer service, written and verbal communication, and critical thinking skills. Be highly organized and efficient, with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills. Be self-motivated and a consensus builder. Be a team player whose successful contribution will uphold Irvine's tradition of excellence. Your Team The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine's five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day. The Community Development Department plans, implements, and enforces construction development standards and performance criteria that facilitate the creation and maintenance of a built environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. The department consists of two primary divisions - Planning Services and Building & Safety - with the support functions for each provided through the Community Development Assistance Center (CDAC). The CDAC acts as a one-stop shop for businesses, developers, and anyone interested in development projects in Irvine. They provide information and resources to help people make informed decisions about building, expanding, or altering structures in the City. The CDAC also facilitates the submittal and processing of planning and permit applications, as well as the processing and issuance of business licenses. Planning Services oversees current and long-range development planning. The division develops, maintains, and implements the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies and standards, including the adopted Traffic Study Guidelines and other planning documents. The division is responsible for reviewing and processing all development applications and permits, reviewing and analyzing all transportation-related issues for development projects, assisting residents, businesses, and developers on all land use and transportation-related planning and zoning inquiries, and coordinating regional and interagency planning efforts. Building & Safety ensures that development in the City of Irvine is designed, constructed, used, and maintained in accordance with the Irvine Municipal Code, California Building Codes, and federal water quality standards. The division is responsible for reviewing and approving grading and building permit applications and associated construction documents, and for inspecting the permitted construction for conformance with the approved plans. The Code Enforcement section responds to and investigates concerns from the public regarding potential code violations, including unpermitted construction, property maintenance, unpermitted signs, and more. The Process The selection process will include one or more rounds of interviews, with the requirement to complete a health physical and background investigation, prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.