Assistant Planner

Job Description

City of Claremont

The City of Claremont is seeking one qualified individual for Assistant Planner to join the City's Planning Division in the Community Development Department.

• Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence?
• Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast-paced, service-driven environment?
• The City of Claremont is known for its stellar service and quality leadership that is a result of a conscious effort by management to select only the brightest and best employees. Do you have the leadership skills to inspire those around you to greatness?
• The City of Claremont produces innovative programs that are setting the bar for municipalities across the country. Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field?

If you answered YES to these questions, APPLY TODAY!

SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview. Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.
OPEN DATE: October 22, 2026 CLOSE DATE: November 5, 2026 PANEL INTERVIEW: November 17, 2026

The Position

The Assistant Planner will perform professional-level work in current planning, advanced planning, zoning and design, historic preservation, environmental review under CEQA, and special studies as assigned.

The Assistant Planner will conduct project research, compile information, prepare reports, and provide recommendations relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Other exciting duties include: design review, reviewing current planning applications for consistency with City codes and policies, gathering and maintaining demographic, economic, and land use data; researching, analyzing, and interpreting trends; reviewing development proposals for conformance with applicable policies and regulations; performing inspections and related fieldwork as necessary; preparing graphic displays; researching and drafting ordinances for review. The successful candidate will check commercial, institutional, and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance in coordination with Building, Fire Protection, and other agencies and confer with and advise Architects, Builders, Attorneys, Contractors, Engineers, and the general public regarding development policies and standards.

Some of the higher profile planning projects underway include the implementation of the Village Expansion (mixed-use) Specific Plan, Future Village Light Rail Station; Claremont Hills (residential) specific plan; a new hotel, residential and institutional projects. Work may also include General Plan update work; Implementing a proposed Citywide Historic Preservation Ordinance; creation of the Mountain View Commercial Center Specific Plan; a variety of proposed affordable housing developments; and environmental support for various City initiated projects.

Hours of work hours are generally Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Assistant Planner will attend Commission meetings in the evenings, and other evening/weekend meetings or special events as required.

Ideal Candidate

Any combination of education and training demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a related field.

Experience: Possess knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and redevelopment.

Licenses: A valid California driver's license and good driving record are required.

Highly Desirable: Municipal experience and knowledge in planning, zoning, development and general law, CEQA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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Additional Information

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Community Development Department is responsible for managing and coordinating the work effort of three operating divisions: Planning, Engineering, and Building. To deliver the high-quality services necessary to fulfill the needs of the City Council and the citizens, the department has an annual operating budget of $5.2 million and 22 full-time employees encompassing all divisions .

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

This summary highlights select benefits. Comprehensive benefits, pays, and working conditions are outlined in the applicable Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The full MOU is available on the City’s website.

Closing Date/Time: 11/5/2029 1:00 PM Pacific