Associate Planner

Why work for the City of Agoura Hills?

When you become part of the City of Agoura Hills family, you will work alongside a team of dedicated, skilled and highly motivated professionals, who contribute their talents and commitment in providing excellent services to our community.  Here is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic organization dedicated to serving the Agoura Hills community.

What You’ll Do

·         Conduct complex assignments involving current or advance planning projects; confer with applicants and agency representatives to identify problems; evaluate data and propose methods to resolve conflicting issues of plan implementation, zoning requirements, and environmental impact.

·         Serves as project manager for assigned projects and prepares project reports including related recommendations; lead or participate in oral presentations.

·         Responsible for the review and revision of local ordinances; conducts research; coordinates interdepartmental review; schedule public hearings and participate in the discussion of proposed changes.

·         Depending upon assignment, schedule and conduct meetings of public committees and public hearings; provide information and distribute materials; review proposals or applications; prepare reports and make recommendations; advise of related laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

·         Responds to inquiries, both orally and in writing; interpret planning policies, state laws and local ordinances, or explain procedures; advise the Director, other city personnel, committees and commissions, and the public regarding planning issues.

·         Attends and makes presentations to Planning Commission, City Council and other city boards as assigned.

·         As a designated representative of the department, attend conferences, meetings, or other public functions; may provide information or participate in discussions regarding departmental activities.

What You Bring

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include:

Education:

Completion of a four-year college curriculum with major course work in planning, or a related field. A master’s degree in planning, geography, or related field is desirable and may substitute for one year of experience.

Experience:

Two years of progressively responsible experience in current or advance planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of planning principles and practices; related state and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Ability to plan, organize, work; learn, interpret, apply, and explain related laws, ordinances, policies and procedures and coordinate planning activities; prepare and present reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; meet the public in situations requiring diplomacy and tact; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to attain a valid California class C driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of auto insurance are required. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation as a certified planner is preferred.  Ability to work extended hours in order to complete projects, attend meetings and accommodate city needs.