Description
Shape the Future – Join Us as an Assistant Planner!
A 2% base salary increase is scheduled to become effective with the first full pay period that begins after July 1, 2025 .
The Assistant Planner position is approved for FY25/26 & may start after July 1, 2025. Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
THE POSITION The Assistant Planner supports urban and municipal planning efforts by conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Working under senior planners, they assist with zoning regulations, land use policies, and environmental assessments. Key duties include evaluating permits, interpreting site plans, and providing planning-related information to the public. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential for success in this role.
Job Description
Find additional information in the Assistant Planner job description.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for the Assistant Planner role is a detail-oriented and analytical professional eager to develop expertise in urban planning. They have a strong foundation in research, data analysis, and report preparation, with the ability to interpret zoning regulations and land use policies. This candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, assisting senior planners with planning studies and projects while gaining independence in managing routine assignments. They demonstrate excellent communication skills, engaging with stakeholders and presenting findings to the public, Planning Commission, and City Council.
About The Planning Division
The Planning Division recommends and implements land use policies, processes land use applications and prepares and processes updates and revisions to the General Plan, Municipal Code, Landscape guidelines and Design guidelines. This division provides staff support to City Council, the Planning Commission, Environmental and Historical Preservation Board, and Development Review Team.
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About The Community Development Department
The Community Development Department (CDD) provides a variety of development, business and property owner services. The CDD administers development review and project entitlement activities, performs long range planning, and maintains the City’s General Plan. The department also performs building plan review, issues various permits and performs inspections for new and altered projects. The CDD manages a comprehensive community enhancement program that includes nuisance abatement, and parking control among a host of other services. The department oversees the full-service operations for Animal Services including animal care, adoption, and public safety.
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D ISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Planner is the entry-level class in the professional planning class series. Incumbents are responsible for providing assistance to higher-level planners in the areas of research, data collection and report preparation and for conducting research and analysis on routine to moderately complex planning projects. Incumbents initially work under close supervision preparing planning studies and reports and are expected to become increasingly knowledgeable and carry out assignments with increasing independence.
Assistant Planner is distinguished from Associate Planner in that incumbents in the latter class are responsible for conducting research and analysis on moderate to complex planning projects, requiring a higher degree of independent judgment and planning expertise.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
