Salary : $61,068.80 - $77,937.60 Annually
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 8
Department: Planning & Building
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description The
City of Anaheim Planning Department is seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented, and outgoing
Part Time Planning Aide. The Part Time Planning Aide will assist with the day-to-day operation of the city's Public Planning Counter. Candidates must possess a high degree of customer-savvy written and oral communications skills, thrive in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment, and possesses a strong office skill set which include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
Applications are highly desired from those currently enrolled in a master's program, or those who have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in the area of Urban Planning or a related field from an accredited university program. Prior public counter customer service experience is a plus.
Key Qualifications: - Strong customer service, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
- Prior public counter customer service experience is a plus
Education Requirements: - Currently enrolled in a Master's program or
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Urban Planning or a related field from an accredited university
Position Details: - Hours: 20-30 hours per week (no guaranteed minimum)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM (flexible)
Essential Functions EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Assist staff in the collection, research, and analysis of data.
- Assist staff with preparation of written reports and recommendations related to zoning, land use and other related fields or issues.
- Review applications for compliance with ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. Prepare preliminary reports concerning actions for the Planning Commission with the assistance of management staff.
- Respond to inquiries from the general public, development community, and City officials and staff; assist in interpreting provisions of ordinances.
- Review development plans for compliance with code and program requirements.
- Assist in reviewing business licenses. Assist in developing code amendments, coordinate activities with other staff.
- Maintain and updates various contracts, records, and resources.
- Coordinate projects and programs with other departments and agencies to meet established deadlines.
- May attend public hearings and other meetings as needed.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications Experience: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and ability is qualifying. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning or a related field to Planning is desirable.
Knowledge of: basic principles, practices, methods and procedures of urban planning, development, zoning; research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development; basic principles, practices, methods and procedures of data collection and research techniques; general building practices as they relate to plan review; personal computer operation and relevant software applications as it relates to planning and zoning.
Ability to: analyze, organize and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and prepare routine reports; team laws, codes, ordinances and regulations regarding general plans, zoning and land division; learn applicable environmental laws and regulations and methods of assessment: use personal computer and related software; participate in a variety of public and board meetings as necessary; respond to public requests and inquiries; understand and carry out oral and written directions; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City officials, staff and the general public.
Supplemental Information MPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION The deadline for the first review of applications is
Tuesday, April 15, 2025Applicants that
apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. We encourage applicants to apply early.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer RETIREMENT - Anaheim employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Employees hired prior to or after January 1, 2013, who are an existing CALPERS member or a member of an agency with reciprocity with the City of Anaheim, will be enrolled in the 2.7% 55 CalPERS retirement benefit formula. Employees' contribute 4.75% on a pre-tax basis for this enhanced retirement benefit.
Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who have never been a CALPERS member, or is a member of a retirement system (CalPERS or reciprocal) but has a break in service longer than six (6) months, will be enrolled in the 2% 62 CALPERS benefit formula. Employees contribute 6.75% of the normal benefit costs for this retirement benefit.
Members are eligible for a pension at retirement with five or more years of full - time equivalent service and age 55.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457): The City of Anaheim enrolls
part-time 20-Hour employees in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457). Employees contribute 7.5% of their earnings (before taxes).
Part time 30-hour and 20-hour Employees hired after March 31, 1986 pay 1.45% contribution towards the Medicare Plan. The City does not participate in Social Security.
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this statement?
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This is a part time position usually averaging 20-30 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. Candidates must be available to work the hours Monday to Friday between 8AM and 5PM. Do you understand this requirement?
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Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program, or have you earned a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or a related field from an accredited university? If so, please attach a copy of your transcript or Bachelor's degree to your application.
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Did not complete high school or obtain GED
- Graduated high school or obtained GED
- Some college level coursework
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
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Do you have work experience in Urban Planning or a related field?
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Please describe in detail your experience in Urban Planning or a related field. Please include in your response the employer's name, years of experience and duties you performed . click apply for full job details