Associate Planner
Apply NowCompany: City of Bakersfield, CA
Location: La Puente, CA 91744
Description:
Salary : $82,721.60 - $100,572.16 Annually
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02330
Department: Development Services
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 1:00 PM Pacific
Description
Under general direction, is responsible for performing advanced and specialized planning work involving compiling, researching, analyzing, and evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation and land use trends; and performs other related work as required.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and performs assignments pertaining to urban planning; Investigates requests for zoning modifications, zoning changes, subdivisions, general plan amendments, annexations, Conditional use permits, and other land use entitlements involving difficult or complex planning problems; Coordinates subdivision projects; Prepares all forms of environmental analysis; Uses GIS software for supportive analysis;
Prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council pertaining to land use planning and zoning; Performs background work for special planning studies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
May 6, 2025 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.
VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the website for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the website for additional information.
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What best describes your level of education?
02
Please select which areas you have two or more years of progressive and professional experience.
03
Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #2. If you selected None of the above, please write N/A.
04
Select each of the following for which you have work experience in:
05
Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #4. If you selected None of the above, please write N/A.
06
Do you possess a Valid Driver's License?
07
I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.
08
I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, April 18th, 2025 at 1 PM Pacific Time in order for my application to be accepted. You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070. The Certificate and the Resume must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Associate Planner #02330) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.
Required Question
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02330
Department: Development Services
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 1:00 PM Pacific
Description
Under general direction, is responsible for performing advanced and specialized planning work involving compiling, researching, analyzing, and evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation and land use trends; and performs other related work as required.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and performs assignments pertaining to urban planning; Investigates requests for zoning modifications, zoning changes, subdivisions, general plan amendments, annexations, Conditional use permits, and other land use entitlements involving difficult or complex planning problems; Coordinates subdivision projects; Prepares all forms of environmental analysis; Uses GIS software for supportive analysis;
Prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council pertaining to land use planning and zoning; Performs background work for special planning studies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or closely related field; AND
- Two (2) years of professional planning experience preferably at the local government level; OR
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
- Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
May 6, 2025 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
- General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.
VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the website for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the website for additional information.
01
What best describes your level of education?
- High School
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Masters Degree
- None of the above
02
Please select which areas you have two or more years of progressive and professional experience.
- Planning (Related to the development and design of land use)
- Community Development
- Real Estate
- Economic Development
- Related Field
- None of the above
03
Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #2. If you selected None of the above, please write N/A.
04
Select each of the following for which you have work experience in:
- Subdivision Map Act
- Land division to include parcel maps and subdivision (tract) maps, parcel mergers
- Zone changes, conditional use permits, zoning modifications, general plan amendments, etc
- CEQA/NEPA document preparation and adoption/certification
- None of the above
05
Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #4. If you selected None of the above, please write N/A.
06
Do you possess a Valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
07
I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.
- Yes
- No
08
I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, April 18th, 2025 at 1 PM Pacific Time in order for my application to be accepted. You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070. The Certificate and the Resume must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Associate Planner #02330) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.
- Yes
- No
Required Question