New

Associate Planner

City of Carlsbad
$85,051.20 - $103,500.80 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, California, Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
The Position *A world-class city is seeking world-class talent.* Carlsbad is a well-balanced community with beaches, lagoons, habitat preserves, a variety of housing types, world class employers, Legoland, the second highest number of hotel rooms in San Diego County, a successful auto dealership core, two golf resorts and a municipal golf course, two rail stations, a thriving downtown village, and an engaged public. This balance has been achieved not by accident, but in part through the efforts of a strong team of experienced planners. From translation of the community's vision into ambitious General Plan goals and policies and application of rigorous growth management principles that ensure public facilities, open space and infrastructure are provided in conjunction with development, to consistent implementation of zoning rules and development codes, the Planning Division is at the forefront of ensuring that Carlsbad's high quality of life is maintained and the city continues to evolve in a manner valued by the community. In addition to the many benefits that the City offers, incumbents will have the option of a 9/80 work schedule and/or hybrid in-office/telework schedule, a professional membership fee paid, and a variety of training and career advancement opportunities (please see the benefits tab and our website for benefit details). You belong in Carlsbad: The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. Ideal Candidate: The City of Carlsbad is recruiting for an upcoming vacancy in Current Planning. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills which are critical to success in the position. Prospective candidates must be effective in project management, able to successfully prioritize work assignments, wisely use time and resources, and adapt well to changing circumstances. They must be able to exercise good judgment, discretion and initiative in carrying out job duties, and work well on teams. Current Planning: Associate Planners in the Current Planning section manage projects across the entire spectrum of development entitlements including General Plan amendments and zone changes, tentative maps, site plans, conditional use permits, coastal development permits, hillside development and habitat management plan permits. Planners monitor habitat restoration projects with the support of a city biologist and also prepare CEQA documents or manage EIR consultant contracts for projects. Key Responsibilities Manage land use and land development projects Review and write environmental documents Prepare and coordinate processing of local, state and federal permits Review and analyze technical drawings, specifications and reports Perform site inspections and field research Review projects and advise citizens and developers during the application process to ensure compliance with City regulations Prepare planning reports, use GIS products/maps Perform quality control, coordinate various departments and agencies, monitor mitigation requirements for environmentally sensitive projects and perform proper documentation and reporting and perform related tasks Respond to inquiries/requests; assist customers with planning issues, and intake permits, conduct sites visits for proposed development sites; organize and participate in conducting and organizing public workshops and hearings Serve on cross-functional teams Perform informational and advisory reporting Research and create draft resolutions, ordinances, and General Plan amendments for review prepare legal notices and notices of decision Conduct surveys and studies to address significant development issues review and process private and public development projects and update land management files Attend public hearings for assigned projects Prepare Planning Commission and City Council staff reports, conduct final inspections on projects, process private and public development projects and review grading improvement plans Provide solutions to a wide variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity Handle complex projects, perform site inspections and field research, review and enforce plans and specifications, perform quality control, coordinate various departments and agencies, monitor mitigation requirements for environmentally sensitive projects and perform proper documentation and reporting, and perform related tasks Exercise judgment within the standard, defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action May attend regional committees for information and assist in communicating agency input on regional issues Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Requires a thorough understanding of: Municipal planning principles, procedures and methods including principles of urban design, site planning and architectural design, applicable federal, state, and local planning laws, ordinances, and policies Requires full use and application of standard principles, theories, concepts used and a basic understanding of the City's policies and procedures Effective communicator with both written and oral presentation Excellent presentation, demonstration and writing skills Strong interpersonal and communications skills Effective team player and leader of small, departmental or interdepartmental teams Experience & Education The equivalent of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in planning or a related field such as architecture, civil engineering, geography, real estate/development, or environmental sustainability Master's degree in planning, public administration or a related field is desirable. A Master's degree can substitute for one year of work experience. Minimum of three years of related work experience *The City of Carlsbad currently has one (1) immediate opening which will be filled as Assistant Planner or Associate Planner, depending on candidate experience and qualifications. Both job announcements are concurrently open and will close at the same time. Please apply for the position(s) you feel you are qualified.