Upcoming Increases: 5% increase on June 20, 2025 Associate Planner $46.12 - $69.18 Hourly $95,932.00 - $143,898.00 Annually  Senior Planner $50.85 - $76.27 Hourly $105,766.00 - $158,648.00 Annually The City of Anaheim Planning & Building Department seeks dynamic and well qualified Associate Planner or Senior Planner to provide expertise and leadership in the Planning Services Division, on the Current Planning team. The Associate Planner is the full journey level professional class in the Planner series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Planner by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.    The Senior Planner performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. The Senior Planner will need to be technically proficient, collaborative, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment. The successful candidates will be integral members of the Planning and Building team as we complete ocV!BE's entitlement process for a $4 Billion Entertainment and Housing Development.  In addition to the excitement around the ocV!BE project we continue to partner with the Disneyland Resort on their in park capital improvement projects and the upcoming DisneylandForward development. Anaheim is an exciting, complex, and dynamic City in which to work.  As a destination city, home to some of Southern California's most iconic destinations, experience working in a community with visitor-serving uses is desirable.    When Assigned to Current Planning, specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: coordinate and provide project management for large and complex planning projects; analyze and ensure compliance with land use policies and regulations; prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for planning commission and city council; and supervise current planning staff.   In addition to the upcoming increases, the City of Anaheim provides excellent compensation, benefits, compressed work schedule (9/80), and remote work policy. Below are the main duties of an Associate Planner. You can review the full job description by clicking on this link.  * Review and analyze building plans, grading plans, and encroachment and abandonment requests; coordinate plan check routing between City departments and check for compliance with covenants, agreements and project conditions of approval; manage planning projects. * Analyze development proposals to determine conformity with General Plan policies and procedures; assess appropriate development fees for projects; assist in the preparation of information for development agreements; monitor the collection of fees. * Respond to inquiries from the general public and resolve issues related to the City's planning and zoning functions; research and provide information to City staff and the general public regarding land use issues and environmental documentation; interpret City ordinances and regulations, as well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. * Prepare requests for proposals, scopes of work, and agreements for professional services; oversee and monitor the work of consultants. * Review business license applications and development projects for zoning compliance. * Perform related duties as required. Below are the main duties of a Senior Planner. You can review the full job description by clicking on this link.  * Provide lead supervision and technical assistance to professional and technical planning staff; coordinate and assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; provide staff training. * Coordinate the revisions of policies and procedures; research, analyze and prepare recommendations to adopt ordinances; perform research regarding implementation of policies established by the general plan, zoning ordinance or other land use and development ordinances. * Review development proposals and agreements; prepare requests for proposals, scopes of work, and agreements for professional services; oversee and monitor the work of consultants. * Attend and represent the Planning Services Division at public meetings and interdepartmental meetings and serve on related committees as needed; respond to requests for information at public meetings; make presentations related to current planning; and provide technical planning information to elected and appointed City officials. * Research and analyze requests for code amendments and special studies; prepare reports to the City Council and Planning Commission; coordinate the preparation and submittal of new ordinances. * Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives, policies and procedures for assigned area; establish schedules and methods for current planning projects. * Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of current municipal and regional planning and zoning. * Perform related duties as required. Associate Planner: Experience and Education:  * Two years of responsible professional urban planning experience supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, architecture, or a related field.  * An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of:  * Modern and complex principles, principles and practices of urban planning, development, zoning and redevelopment; methods and techniques used in the planning and zoning processes. * Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation. * Principles and practices of basic economics. * Principles, practices, methods and procedures of data collection and research techniques. * Legal description interpretation; computer systems used in planning and zoning functions; principles and procedures of record keeping. * Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. * Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. * Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Subdivision Map Act, General Plan, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  Ability to:  * Independently investigate planning, zoning, and related program issues. * Perform professional planning work with minimum supervision. * Research, analyze and evaluate new program techniques, methods and procedures. * Analyze statistical information. * Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. * Interpret and explain planning and zoning programs, policies and procedures; make public presentations and recommendations on various aspects of the planning program. * Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; review and analyze property legal descriptions, covenants, agreements and conditions of approval. * Prepare clear, concise, thorough and accurate staff reports and correspondence. * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. License/Certification Required:  * Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.  Senior Panner  Experience and Education:  * Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional urban planning experience supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, architecture, or a related field; or, an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. * Municipal planning agency experience is desired.   * A graduate degree and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) from the American Planning Association is also highly desired.   Knowledge of:  * Complex principles and practices of urban planning, development, zoning and redevelopment. * Methods and procedures used in the planning and zoning processes. * Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation. * Principles of project management; principles of contract administration. * Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to municipal planning; research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development; methods and procedures of computer database usage. * Basic budgeting and accounting principles; principles of supervision and training. * Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and state zoning and environmental laws. Ability to:  * Lead, organize, and review the work of professional and technical staff. * Independently perform the most difficult planning projects. * Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures. * Analyze and compile complex technical and statistical information. * Manage and coordinate the work of consultants. * Assist in implementing goals, objectives and practices in providing effective and efficient program services. * Assist in the analysis, evaluation and modification of current planning methods and procedures. * Interpret and explain division policies and procedures. * Analyze site design, terrain constraints, circulation, land use compatibility, utilities and other urban services; participate in a variety of public and board meetings. * Make public presentations and recommendations on various current planning issues and concerns; interpret and explain City and program policies and procedures. * Effectively negotiate, implement, and administer contracts and agreements. * Work independently; make sound and supportable recommendations. * Analyze and assess community needs. * Assist in the preparation and administration of large and complex budgets. * Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. * Analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques. * Develop creative approaches to, and concepts for, addressing planning problems. * Research, analyze and evaluate new zoning regulations and procedures. * Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. * Prepare clear, concise, thorough and accurate technical reports. * Work independently in the absence of supervision. * Understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  License/Certification Required:  * Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Please be advised of the following environment/working conditions:   Environmental Conditions:  * Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites. * Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Physical Conditions:  * Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. * To occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. * To lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. * To operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 5:00PM.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants 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.    The selection process will consist of a writing assessment and oral interview.   The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the Planning and Building Department.   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