Job Information
Job Category
Land Use, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Ventura
Position Level
Entry
Job Description
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pay & Benefits- Assistant Planner - $36.44 - $48.83 Hourly DOQ
- Associate Planner - $40.22 - $53.89 Hourly DOQ
- Benefits
- Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
- Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
- Vacation & Holiday Compensation
- Deferred Compensation
- CalPERS Retirement
- Educational Incentive & Bilingual Pay
- It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
- After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
- All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
- A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Experience and Qualifications for Success! A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in City Planning, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Economics or closely related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in the following areas: land use planning, economic development, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, general plan policy and ordinance development, green technology in economic development, or CDBG/HOME programs. Assistant Planner: One year of responsible professional planning experience or project management experience in assigned area. Associate Planner: Three years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience or project management and program development experience in assigned area. A related master's degree is highly desirable. Prior experience in historic preservation, urban design, and working with community councils and advisory boards is highly desirable. Licenses: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required. Certificates: AICP certification is desirable.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$36.44 - $53.89 Hourly DOQ
Other Benefits
Benefits Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation & Holiday Compensation Deferred Compensation CalPERS Retirement Educational Incentive & Bilingual PayJob Start Date
05/27/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Local Government
Job Location
Location Address
501 Poli St.
Ventura, California
93001
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Website
https://cityofventura.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CityofVentura