Community Development Assistant Planner

Community Development Assistant Planner Recruitment

The City of Capitola Community Development Department is recruiting to fill an Assitant Planner position.

The Assistant Planner performs activities related to review and processing development applications, including the preparation of written and oral reports and recommendations to the Architectural and Site Review Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. The Assistant Planner performs site design reviews, interacts with applicants and the public, and coordinates review by other departments and agencies. Under direction, the Assistant Planner also researches, prepares and carries out comprehensive, professional activities related to special studies and area plans, zoning ordinance/map amendments, elements of the General Plan and Local Coastal Program, environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), affordable housing programs, code enforcement, historical preservation activities, general research, analysis, data gathering, and performs other related tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with any required licenses or certificates is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

1. Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, environmental studies, geography, or a related degree; and
2. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California class C driver’s license and a safe driving record.