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  • Associate Planner

    Sacramento, California United States City of Sacramento, CA Full Time $80,688.53 - $113,536.86 Annually Apr 16, 2025
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    City of Sacramento, CA

    The City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, was founded in 1849, and is the oldest incorporated city in California. In 1920, Sacramento City voters adopted a City Charter (municipal constitution) and a City Council-City Manager form of government, which are still used today. The City Council consists of a Mayor elected by all City voters, and Councilmembers elected to represent the eight separate Council districts in the City. Each district is a separate geographical area with a population of about 51,000 residents. Each Councilmember must be a registered voter and live in the district they represent. Elected members serve 4 year terms and elections are staggered every two years in even numbered years. (Council District Information, including summary report of population and racial statistics). The Council establishes City policies, ordinances, and land uses; approves the City's annual budget, contracts, and agreements; hears appeals of decisions made by City staff or citizen advisory groups; and appoints four Charter Officers, a City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and City Clerk. Councilmembers serve on several working committees, such as Law and Legislation, and Personnel and Public Employees. In 2002, City voters amended the City Charter and established a Compensation Commission to set the compensation for the Mayor, Council members and public members of City boards and commissions. This Charter Amendment also established the Mayor's position as a full-time job. The City also has a Legislative Affairs Unit; it's primary purpose is to advocate, coordinate and advance the City's legislative agenda to enhance the City's ability to govern and provide essential municipal and community services.             

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    Job Description

    THE POSITION

    With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

    The Community Development Department is seeking an Associate Planner to join the Zoning Administration Section of the Planning Division. This position will focus on supporting the administration and upkeep of the City’s Planning and Development Code. Additionally, this position will lead and/or support special projects related to the implementation of planning policies and City Council direction. This work originates from new state laws, an annual department work program, staff-initiated updates, and the City Council, including their Law & Legislation Committee. The position will also assume a supportive role over improvements to the systems and content of customer-facing aspects of the City’s Planning and Development Code.
    IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

    The ideal candidate will be an innovative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and resourceful individual who works well in a team-oriented environment; is adept at time management through work prioritization and balancing of multiple (sometimes competing) assignments; has outstanding communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills; can conduct complex studies, analysis, and research; and can effectively work with staff in other City departments, appointed and elected officials, community leaders, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders. Experience with drafting zoning regulations is preferred.

    ASSISTANT PLANNER / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

    To perform professional, technical, statistical and analytical duties involving land use or other planning studies for a variety of public or private development projects. The scope of assignments includes project management work, land use studies, policy development recommendation, revision or implementation, and preparation of a variety of documents for compliance with state or federal environmental laws.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    Assistant Planner The class of Assistant Planner is distinguished from Associate Planner by performing less complex to moderately difficult project management work. Incumbents in this class may work independently on assignments but generally do not have the responsibility for team leadership. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Junior Planner class.

    Associate Planner

    The class of Associate Planner is distinguished from that of Assistant Planner by the greater complexity of assignments received, and the advanced planning project management work. Associate Planners manage projects with greater independence and limited supervision and lead project teams made up of individuals from various technical disciplines. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled from the Assistant Planner class.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

    General direction is provided by a manager who is usually a Senior Planner. Associate Planners may provide direct or indirect supervision and training of other subordinate technicians, planners, or interns. The Assistant Planner usually does not perform direct or indirect supervision of staff.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Depending upon assignment, duties performed by the Assistant Planner may include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Review and analyze proposed minor development projects for conformance with adopted City plans, design/architectural guidelines and standards, applicable codes and ordinances and other regulations, and prepares recommendations on approval of such projects.
    • Review proposed tentative subdivision and parcels maps, and recommend necessary revisions to meet City requirements.
    • Evaluate the environmental effects of proposed projects and prepare, or supervise the preparation of environmental documents.
    • Conduct onsite investigations of proposed development projects or community areas.
    • Provide information to the public on City of Sacramento requirements related to City planning, policies, and procedures.
    • Prepare and present data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use by elected and appointed officials, special committees, or community organizations involved in planning matters.
    • Assist in the coordination of departmental activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.
    • Participate in special projects and perform related duties as assigned.
    • Negotiate, prepare and manage consultant contracts.
    • Facilitate discussion groups to aid in building consensus, and resolve conflicts on projects and policy matters, under supervision of a Planning Manager.
    • Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.


    Depending upon assignment, additional duties performed by the Associate Planner may include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Compile and analyze data and make recommendations on complex planning matters, involving issues related to land use, traffic, parking, aesthetics, environment, landscaping, energy and preservation.
    • Review and analyze proposed major development projects for conformance with adopted City plans, City design/architectural guidelines and standards, applicable codes and ordinances and other regulations; prepare recommendations on approval of such projects.
    • Review criteria for various Federal and State grants and prepare necessary reports.
    • Develop work programs, budgets, scope of work, and time estimates.
    • Program, coordinate, and oversee the work of other planners and individuals from other disciplines and sectors as their work relates to completion of a project.
    • Supervise and train staff as assigned, and provide technical advice to subordinate staff.
    • Prepare, analyze, and interpret recommendations of new revisions and existing City regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
    • Confer with, and conduct meetings with elected and appointed officials, other City departments, members of the public, neighborhood organizations and developers to explain policies, procedures, proposed development, proposed regulations and policies, and code enforcement.
    • Represent the City in community and official meetings with other City departments, organizations and professional groups on planning matters.
    • Facilitate discussion groups to aid in building consensus, and resolve conflicts on projects and policy matters.
    • Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Assistant Planner

    Knowledge of:


    • Principles and practices of local urban planning, environmental planning, economics, public administration and/or other related disciplines as applied to urban planning.
    • Research techniques, sources and availability of information, methods of report presentation, and basic project management skills.
    • State and federal planning and environmental laws.
    • Computer applications such as GIS, spreadsheets, databases, word processors.


    Ability to:
    • Prepare required maps and other graphic material; evaluate statistical data and present facts and conclusions clearly in written and oral form.
    • Conduct meetings with other public agencies or citizens groups.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
    • Read and understand architectural plans.
    • Understand and apply the adopted City plans, code, ordinances, and other materials in evaluating specific projects or plan elements.
    • Work with interested parties to resolve issues related to planning and policy projects.
    • Build consensus among diverse groups.
    • Learn new computer software programs.


    EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

    Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Education:
    Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a closely related field.

    Experience:
    One year of professional planning. A Master's degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience.

    Substitution
    Additional years of professional planning experience beyond the minimum may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

    Associate Planner

    In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Planner:

    Knowledge of:

    • Regulations and procedures affecting local planning agencies.
    • Specific comprehensive knowledge of one or more activity areas utilized in urban planning, and advanced project management skills.


    Ability to:


    • Program and manage projects and lead project teams; motivate individuals assigned to a project team.
    • Present written and oral reports, representing Department positions to elected and appointed officials, special committees, or community organizations.
    • Identify and define issues, and solve problems.
    • Build consensus among diverse groups.
    • Manage multiple projects at one time.


    EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

    Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Education:
    Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a closely related field.

    Experience:
    Two years of professional planning experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Planner in the City of Sacramento,

    To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Assistant Planner, please click here .

    - OR -

    One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Planner in the City of Sacramento AND a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field.

    Substitution
    Additional years of professional planning experience beyond the minimum may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

    PROOF OF EDUCATION

    Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

    An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

    PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
    Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

    THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

    P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

    1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

    • Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.


    • Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:


    • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).


    • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.


    • Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.


    • Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.


    • If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.


    • Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.


    2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

    • Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.


    • A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.


    3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Associate Planner examination.

    4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

    5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

    QUESTIONS:
    For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

    • Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.


    • For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.


    • Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;


    • Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or


    • Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726


    Bilingual Pay
    Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

    Pension Reform Act
    The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    Additional Information
    Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

    Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

    Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

    Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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Introduction to Planning and Development Careers

Planning and development careers play a pivotal role in shaping cities, towns, and regions by balancing community needs, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Professionals in this field must comprehensively understand planning law, community development, and real estate development. The job market in this sector is diverse, offering roles across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

 

Types of Planning and Development Jobs

  1. Urban Planner: Responsible for developing comprehensive urban designs that guide the future growth of cities, including transportation systems and land use.
  2. Community Development Manager: This position leads initiatives related to community development, including affordable housing projects and urban renewal efforts.
  3. Real Estate Developer: Focuses on creating and managing both commercial and residential real estate projects.
  4. Historic Preservation Specialist: Works to conserve and protect historic buildings, ensuring they remain integral to the community’s cultural identity.
  5. Economic Development Director: Develop strategies to foster economic development and enhance the financial prosperity of a town or region.
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Planning and Development Job Roles

Job roles in the planning and development field are diverse, with each position offering unique responsibilities and opportunities for impact.

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  1. Data Analysis: One key task in many planning jobs is conducting data analysis to inform project decisions.
  2. Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with various stakeholders, such as residents, local governments, and businesses, is critical for the success of any project.
  3. Project Management: Overseeing construction and development projects from planning to implementation requires strong leadership and organizational skills.
  4. Compliance with Planning Law: To avoid legal challenges, projects must meet the requirements of local planning law.
  5. Environmental Considerations: Incorporating environmental regulations into land and urban design plans is becoming increasingly important in modern development.
 

Planning and Development Skills and Qualifications

Successful careers in planning and development demand a blend of formal education, analytical skills, and interpersonal communication abilities. Common qualifications include:

  1. Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, real estate, or community development is often required.
  2. Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities are crucial for identifying solutions to complex challenges.
  3. Stakeholder Communication: Effective communication with stakeholders, from residents to government officials, is key to implementing successful projects.
  4. GIS Knowledge: Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is often necessary for land use planning and urban design projects.
  5. Planning Law Expertise: Familiarity with planning law and local regulations is critical for ensuring that projects comply with legal and zoning requirements.
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Planning Law and Policy

Understanding planning law and policy is essential for professionals in this field. Zoning regulations, land use laws, and historic preservation policies all impact the design and execution of planning projects.

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  1. Zoning and Land Use: Knowledge of zoning regulations and land use policies is essential for ensuring that developments align with local rules.
  2. Community Development Policies: Community planners must be familiar with programs designed to promote economic development and social equity.
  3. Historic Preservation: Professionals must understand preservation laws to protect historic sites while fostering modern growth.
  4. Environmental Regulations: Keeping projects compliant with environmental policies, particularly those related to land use and sustainable urban design, is increasingly important.

Industry Trends and Best Practices

Professionals in the planning and development field must stay informed about emerging trends and best practices to remain competitive.

  1. Sustainable Development: There is a growing emphasis on creating eco-friendly developments prioritizing energy efficiency and green spaces.
  2. Inclusive Community Development: Planners are incorporating strategies that ensure all community members, regardless of background, can benefit from community development projects.
  3. Innovative Urban Design: Cutting-edge designs focus on making cities more livable and adaptable to future challenges, such as climate change.
  4. Technology and Data Analysis: Advanced technology, like GIS and big data, has revolutionized how professionals approach urban design and planning.
  5. Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Public input and collaboration are now seen as crucial components of any successful project, ensuring that the needs of all residents are considered.
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Job Search and Career Development

Building a career in planning and development involves more than just technical expertise; networking and continuing education play significant roles.

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  2. Staying Current with Industry Trends: Regularly updating your knowledge of industry trends, especially in areas like historic preservation and economic development, will keep you competitive in the job market.
  3. Professional Development: Pursuing certifications like the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) can significantly boost your credentials.
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