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San Diego Public Defender · 3 months ago

Associate Planner

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$88K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

The County of San Diego is actively seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team as Associate Planners. This role involves conducting planning and environmental studies, engaging in various projects, and making recommendations for policy changes to enhance community development in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

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Responsibilities

Conducting cutting-edge planning and environmental studies which require broad research and analysis to develop goals and policy recommendations for consideration by decision-making bodies

Independently perform a wide scope of environmental and/or planning projects characterized by having moderate public controversy, and of moderate complexity

Projects may include major use permits, variances, and environmental impact reports

Make recommendations for rezones or Countywide policy and ordinance changes

Provide updates to the General Plan, as well as other special projects

Qualification

Land use planningEnvironmental planningCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)Data analysisPublic engagementAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in city and regional planning, urban planning, aviation management, landscape architecture, geography, archaeology, biology with a concentration in wildlife and/or botany; geology; or any one of the following life and physical sciences, geography with a concentration in conservation of environmental quality, natural resources or physical geography, ecology; zoology; engineering with an emphasis in acoustics or environmental management, environmental science or a related field, AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level experience performing environmental analysis, planning, research, data analysis, and computations, and preparing and presenting reports and graphics as it relates to land use/environmental planning. Experience must be at the level equivalent to an Assistant Planner (Land Use/Environmental Planner I) within the County of San Diego

A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign equivalency, in one of the fields stated above, AND one (1) year of progressively responsible professional level experience as described above

One (1) year of experience as an Assistant Planner (Land Use/Environmental Planner I) with the County of San Diego

Demonstrate proven professional level experience as a land use or environmental planner including updating General Plans and Community Plans, updating ordinances or regulations, implementing Climate Action Plans, preparing and implementing agency-wide conservation plans, preparing and reviewing environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and managing special long-range planning projects

Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach to land use and environmental planning issues. Demonstrate experience and competency in facilitating and gaining consensus in groups and in public engagement meetings

Demonstrate experience and competency in preparing graphic displays and other public outreach materials

Demonstrate a strong willingness to continually learn and grow professionally

Maintain a professional perspective, objective demeanor and flexibility when positive or difficult situations occur

Review and effectively manage complex projects involving several multi-disciplinary team

Communicate effectively in verbal and written form; strong presentation skills and an active listener

Demonstrate good interpersonal and teamwork skills, including building relationships and collaborating with others in order to keep projects moving in a positive direction

Learn and understand the perspectives of others, and embrace diversity and inclusiveness