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Assistant Planner/Associate Planner Definition To perform professional level work in the field of current or advanced planning and environmental analysis including zoning and planning administration and resource data management. Distinguishing Characteristics Assistant Planner: This is the entry-level class in the professional planning series. Work involves the responsibility for assignments in the fields of current or advanced planning which require the application of fundamental planning principles. Assignments are generally moderately difficult in scope, but within the design and procedural framework established by higher level employees. As experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing independence. Assistant Planners are normally considered to be in a continuing training status and as assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Associate Planner. Supervision Received and Exercised General supervision is provided by the Planning Director or Senior Planner. Exercises no supervision. Examples of Important and Essential Duties 1. Research, analyze and interpret social, economic, population and land use data and trends; prepare written reports on various planning matters and the General Plan. 2. Analyze projects and prepare initial studies and environmental documents reports. 3. Compile information and make recommendations on special studies; prepare complex planning reports. 4. Prepare general plan amendment studies. 5. Review development proposals and work with developers to reach agreement on acceptable site plans; review building plans, parcel maps and subdivision proposals for conformance with appropriate regulations; prepare reports of recommendations. 6. Prepare staff reports and graphic displays; make presentations to the Planning Commission or other committees, boards, or City Council. 7. Check commercial, industrial and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance; process permit applications. 8. Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the general public regarding City development policies and standards. Other Job Related Duties 1. Prepare grant applications for new funding sources. 2. Research and draft ordinances for review. 3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Job Related Qualifications Knowledge of: REV: 04-09-19 PR Page 13 of 15 ATTY/AGR.2019.082/Urban Planning Partners/Contract Planning