Junior Planner / Assistant Planner

What's the Role?

We’re looking for two highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starters and collaborative professionals to take on the roles of Junior Planner or Assistant Planner in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. These are the entry-level and second-level classifications in the Planner series, where candidates possess the applicable education and training background required of the class and may or may not have professional work experience. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, and work under direct supervision while learning primary job tasks, including assisting at the public counter with general inquiries and managing permit application intake, review and distribution. The Junior/Assistant Planner will also have exposure to work being done in the Planning Division on innovative current and advance planning projects. The Junior/Assistant Planner will receive immediate supervision by a higher-level professional planner. If you are looking to make a community-wide impact, have a strong customer service drive, and want to start an exciting career in City planning, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.

The Essentials

Junior Planner

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, housing, architecture, transportation planning, sustainability, or a closely related field.
• No professional experience is necessary, but some experience is desirable.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Assistant Planner

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, housing, or a closely related field.
• One year of professional planning, housing, architecture, transportation planning, land use, or closely related experience is required. A master’s degree in a directly related field may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Bonus Points

• Local government experience in California.
• Master’s degree and internship experience are highly desirable.
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or an AICP Candidate.

What You'll Do

• Perform professional-level work in the field of current or advanced planning, zoning/land use, design and environmental review.
• Perform weekly shifts at the public counter, answering general inquiries in-person, by phone or email.
• Regularly confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the general public regarding City development policies, procedures and standards.
• Manage electronic application intake, distribution and monitoring of planning applications and other permits reviewed by the division via the City’s software programs.
• Review development proposals for conformance with appropriate regulations and consistency with established policies; process permit applications; issue zoning clearances; and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Assist other planning staff on complex development (current) or advance planning projects, reporting and other duties as assigned.

Who Are We?

• We are a collaborative team, who work hard to provide exceptional service to the community.
• We are a tight-knit team focused on creating and implementing innovative planning policies and projects to address community goals and needs.
• We are enthusiastic about planning and driven by each other’s energy to find creative solutions.
• We are a great team who supports one another.

Are We a Match?

• You work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• You are a clear, strategic thinker with project management skills.
• You are passionate about planning, striving to improve the Mountain View community and providing excellent customer service.
• You are collaborative, both with co-workers and with stakeholders.
• You are adept at managing multiple priorities in order to meet targeted deadlines.
• You are reliable and flexible in a fast-paced work environment.
• You are capable of mastering new technology in the department, and willing to assist others.
• You are interested in public speaking and giving presentations.
• You enjoy analyzing and resolving complex challenges.

Apply Now!

Submit your application and resume online at calopps.org or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first application review date of Thursday, July 11, 2024. Application received prior to this date will be prioritized. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time.